Q.1) Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) was formed recently by scrapping two Scientific Advisory Committees (SAC) for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Which of the following statements about PM-STIAC is/are correct? It will be chaired by Prime Minister. It is set to act as a high-level advisory body to several… Continue reading 29 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Recently Scientists have identified a potential universal influenza vaccine that could protect people against most strains of the virus. Which of the following statements about the vaccine is/are correct? 1. It induces a strong antibody response to a structure on the surface of flu viruses, called the hemagglutinin (HA) stalk. 2. This vaccine could… Continue reading 28 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Aeolus satellite launched by European Space Agency (ESA) is related to the study of which of the following space study? a) Wind Flow around Earth b) Luminiferous Ether of Sun on Earth c) Presence of Ice on moon d) Atmosphere of Mars Inspired by: ESA satellite to improve weather forecast launched https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/esa-satellite-to-improve-weather-forecast-launched/   Q.2)… Continue reading 27 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Valongo Wharf, recently seen in news is a place situated in: a) Brazil b) Kongo c) Vietnam d) Indonesia Inspired by: 20 years since slave trade was abolished https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/20-years-since-slave-trade-was-abolished/ Q.2) Haitian revolution was related to a) Demand of new constitution b) Abolition of slave trade c) Inclusion into Commonwealth d) Abolition of secularism Inspired by: 20 years… Continue reading 25 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Article 19 (1) (g) provides for Right to practice any profession, trade or business subjected to certain restrictions (Professions requiring specific professional & technical qualifications). Consider the following statements: 1. Only doctors have certain fundamental duties under Article 51(A) towards their fellow citizens. 2. As originally mentioned in the constitution, State can stop government… Continue reading 24 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Open Defecation (ODF) Protocols of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) – Urban released by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Consider the following statements about status of open defecation in India. The original ODF protocol is notified as ODF city/ward if, at any point of the day, not a single person is found defecating… Continue reading 23 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) is an electronic platform which has mechanized the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs from corporate buyers through two or more financiers. Which of the following statements about TReDS is/are correct? It is an initiative undertaken by Ministry of Commerce and Industry to safeguard the interest of micro, small… Continue reading 22 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions