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21 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Nikshay Version 2.0 a web based application is related to which of the following issue? a) National Tuberculosis Programme b) National AIDS control programme c) National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) d) Non-communicable Diseases Inspired by: [pib] Health Ministry launches sputum sample transportation Through Dept of Post https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-health-ministry-launches-sputum-sample-transportation-through-dept-of-post/ Q.2) With reference to the Atal Bimit… Continue reading 21 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

20 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The global telecom body International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has recently decided to set up its local area office for South Asia in New Delhi. Which of the following statements about ITU is/are correct? It is United Nations specialised agency for Information and Communication Technologies. Its entry is open for all countries, Private Companies as… Continue reading 20 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Samachar Manthan Week 11: Turkey Crisis & it’s impact on India

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[Burning Issue] Free-fall of Rupee and its impact on Indian economy

Why in news? Recently rupee witnessed a significant depreciation in its value. It’s value against the dollar has fallen by more than 5% since the start of 2018 and the fall is continuing to gain momentum. India is not the only country to face currency depreciation, but also others like Indonesia, Argentina, Mexico, and Turkey.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Free-fall of Rupee and its impact on Indian economy

Economics Demystified: The Beginning of Macroeconomics (Part 2)

This video is a part of our Demystifying Economics- Core & Current Affairs Buildup Lecture Series This part of the lecture will cover the evolution of macroeconomics as a subject. The story of economics starting from mercantilist era to Classical and finally the Keynesian era. it also covers basic concepts of macroeconomics like growth, inflation… Continue reading Economics Demystified: The Beginning of Macroeconomics (Part 2)

This video is a part of our Demystifying Economics- Core & Current Affairs Buildup Lecture Series This part of the lecture will cover the evolution of macroeconomics as a subject. The story of economics starting from mercantilist era to Classical and finally the Keynesian era. it also covers basic concepts of macroeconomics like growth, inflation… Continue reading Economics Demystified: The Beginning of Macroeconomics (Part 2)

19 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The ‘e-Sahaj’ portal for grant of Security Clearance is an initiative under which of the following ministries? a) Ministry of Defence b) Ministry of Home Affairs c) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation d) Ministry of External Affairs Inspired by: [pib] ‘e-Sahaj’ portal for grant of Security Clearance https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-e-sahaj-portal-for-grant-of-security-clearance/ Q.2) Recently government has launched… Continue reading 19 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

18 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Which of the following international Protocol/Treaty deals with phasing out of Ozone depleting substances? a) Kyoto Protocol b) Montreal Protocol c) Geneva Protocol d) Kigali Agreement Inspired by: [pib] India first country in the world to develop Cooling Action Plan https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-first-country-in-the-world-to-develop-cooling-action-plan/   Q.2) Recently the India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) was released by- a)… Continue reading 18 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

[Burning Issue] Environmental Performance Index 2018

Why in News? India ranks 177 among 180 countries in the Environmental Performance Index 2018. A drop in the rank from the last index demands a relook at the country’s environmental policy. About Environmental Performance Index? It is a biennial report published by Yale and Columbia Universities in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. It… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Environmental Performance Index 2018

17 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) In context to the HIV estimation in India, consider the following statements: The first round of HIV estimation in India was done in 1998. NACO undertakes HIV estimations biennially in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both… Continue reading 17 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

[Burning Issue] Draft Space Activity Bill 2017

Why in News? Recently, India’s draft space activity bill, 2017 was unveiled It aims at promoting and regulating the space activities in India The legislation is expected to encourage both public and private players to participate in India’s space programme. Why is there a need for a space law? Currently, space activities are regulated by… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Draft Space Activity Bill 2017

15 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Deoni, Tharparkar and Red Sindhi are indigenous breeds of which of the following animals? a) Camel b) Buffalo c) Cattle d) Goat Inspired by: [pib] Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF) https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-dairy-processing-infrastructure-development-fund-didf/ Q.2) National Scholarships Portal is one-stop solution through which various services starting from student application, application receipt, processing,… Continue reading 15 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

14 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Recently the ‘Exporting Corruption Report’ 2018 was released by- a) IMF b) Transparency International c) UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) d) Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC) Inspired by: India among nations with ‘no or little enforcement’ against foreign bribery: Report https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-among-nations-with-no-or-little-enforcement-against-foreign-bribery-report/   Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Distributed… Continue reading 14 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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