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  • 19 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

    Q.1) Consider the following statements about Meghalayan Age:

    1. The Meghalayan Age began with a mega global drought that devastated ancient agricultural civilisations from Egypt to China.
    2. It is a part of Anthropocene epoch of the Quaternary Period.
    3. It begins 11700 years before present.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a)All are correct

    b)2 and 3

    c)Only 1

    d)1 and 3

    Inspired by: Newest phase in Earth’s history named after Meghalaya rock

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/newest-phase-in-earths-history-named-after-meghalaya-rock/

    Q.2) Which of the following statements about Lynching are correct?

    1. It is a form of collective hate crime.
    2. It is yet not a crime in India.
    3. There are no provisions for prohibition of lynching either in CrPC or IPC.

    Select the correct code:

    a)1 and 2

    b)2 only

    c)1 only

    d)All are correct

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The mob that hates

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-mob-that-hates/

    Q.3) Exercise Pitch Black is to be held in which of the following country?

    1. a)Australia
    2. b)Sri Lanka
    3. c)Indonesia
    4. d)Japan

    Inspired by: [pib] IAF participation in Ex Pitch Black 2018

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-iaf-participation-in-ex-pitch-black-2018/

    Q.4) Under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill , 2018 who is defined as a fugitive offender?

    1. It is any individual against whom a warrant for arrest in relation to a scheduled offence has been issued by any court in India.
    2. The person who has either left India to avoid criminal prosecution, or who, being abroad, refuses to return to India to face criminal prosecution.

    Select the correct code:

    a)Only 1

    b)Only 2

    c)Both 1 and 2

    d)None of the above

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Explaining the Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-explaining-the-fugitive-economic-offenders-ordinance/

    Q.5) Consider the following statements about Open Acreage Licensing Policy:

    1. It was originally promulgated in Hydrocarbon Exploration Licensing Policy (HELP).
    2. It gives the option to a hydrocarbon company to select the exploration blocks throughout the year without waiting for the formal bid round from the Government.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a)Only 1

    b)Only 2

    c)Both 1 and 2

    d)None

    Inspired by: Cabinet relaxes NELP, pre-NELP pact rules

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/cabinet-relaxes-nelp-pre-nelp-pact-rules/

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  • [Prelims Spotlight] Sarkar, Sondhar

    Here’s a Factoid to brush up your concepts

    Key words related to History : Sarkar

    Dynasty/era : Mughal period

    Meaning : Comparable to modern day district

    Key words related to History : Sondhar

    Dynasty/era : Tuglaq period

    Meaning : Loans to the peasants by Mohammad Bin tughluq.

  • 19 July 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News , Govt. Posters for easy recall

    Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

    We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

    Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

    Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

    Click on news headlines to read the full news

    High relevance news

    WCD ministry set to move cabinet to make child marriages invalid

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/wcd-ministry-set-to-move-cabinet-to-make-child-marriages-invalid/

    Although a surprise but it’s true that child marriages are valid in India! Now, the government is set to change the law to make them invalid. Note stats and details and use in Mains anwers

    Govt decides to withdraw contentious FRDI bill

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-decides-to-withdraw-contentious-frdi-bill/

    Read about bail in & bail out. Can be asked in Prelims.

    Cabinet relaxes NELP, pre-NELP pact rules

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/cabinet-relaxes-nelp-pre-nelp-pact-rules/

    Read about NELP & HELP for Prelims. Also, implications of world oil trade fluctuations on India is a hot topic for Mains.

    Newest phase in Earth’s history named after Meghalaya rock

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/newest-phase-in-earths-history-named-after-meghalaya-rock/

    Very important geological finding and becomes way more special as it is connected to India. Read and note all details. Can be asked in Prelims.

    Low Relevance News

    Unemployment data survey ongoing; results in three months: Centre to Rajya Sabha

    Admitting that nationwide unemployment data is not available since late 2016, the government told the Rajya Sabha that it is in the process of conducting surveys and will release the data within the next two to three months

    Nothing important in news from UPSC point of view

    Chabahar port project delayed due to Iran: Jaishankar

    A major reason for delay in execution of the Chabahar port project is due to delays from the Iranian side, said former Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar

    Chahbahar port has been in news and discussed in detail various times. No new details in this news

    Govt. Poster for easy recall

     

  • [Prelims Spotlight] New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP), Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP), CASSINI MISSION


    Here are  Back2Basics collections from today’s news items

    B2B #1: From news-Cabinet relaxes NELP, pre-NELP pact rules

    New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP)

    1. New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) was conceptualized by the Government of India, during 1997-98 to provide an equal platform to both Public and Private sector companies in exploration and production of hydrocarbons.
    2. It provided for establishment of Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) as a nodal agency for its implementation.
    3. It was introduced to boost the production of oil and natural gas and providing level playing field for both public and private players.
    4. India has an estimated sedimentary area of 3.14 million km2. consisting of 26 sedimentary basins, of which, 57% (1.79 million km2.) area is in deepwater and remaining 43% (1.35 million km2.) area is in inland and shallow offshore.
    5. At present 1.06 million km2 area is held under Petroleum Exploration Licenses in 18 basins by national oil companies viz. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), OIL India Limited (OIL) and Private/Joint Venture companies.
    6. Before implementation of the New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) in 1999, a mere 11% of Indian sedimentary basins were under exploration, which has now increased extensively over the years.

    Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP)

    1. It is a policy adopted by Government of India on 10.03.2016 indicating the new contractual and fiscal model for award of hydrocarbon acreages towards exploration and production (E&P).
    2. HELP is applicable for all future contracts to be awarded.
    3. HELP replaces the present policy regime for exploration and production of oil and gas, known as New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP), which has been in existence for 18 years.
    4. Features of HELP:
    • Uniform License: It provides for a uniform licensing system to cover all hydrocarbons such as oil, gas, coal bed methane etc. under a single licensing framework, instead of the present system of issuing separate licenses for each kind of hydrocarbons.
    • Open Acreages: It gives the option to a hydrocarbon company to select the exploration blocks throughout the year without waiting for the formal bid round from the Government.
    • Revenue Sharing Model: Present fiscal system of production sharing contract (PSC) is replaced by an easy to administer “revenue sharing model”. The earlier contracts were based on the concept of profit sharing where profits are shared between Government and the contractor after recovery of cost.
    • Marketing and Pricing Freedom: It has been granted, subject to a ceiling price limit, for new gas production from Deepwater, Ultra Deepwater and High Pressure-High Temperature Areas.

    Here’s a Factoid to brush up your concepts

    Name : CASSINI MISSION

    Details : Cassini mission to Saturn is ending its journey. It will dive towards the Saturn and burn up in its atmosphere in October.

  • 18 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

    Q.1) Consider the following statements about World Customs Organization (WCO):

    1. It is an arm of WTO.
    2. Recently India assumed its global vice-chairmanship.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a)Only 1

    b)Only 2

    c)Both 1 and 2

    d)None

    Inspired by: [pib] World Customs Organization

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-world-customs-organization/

    Q.2) Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is –

    1. A statutory autonomous body of Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India.
    2. It functions as the nodal body for the adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions.
    3. Inter-country adoptions are dealt as per Hague Adoption Convention.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a)1 and 2

    b)2 and 3

    c)1 and 3

    d)All are correct

    Inspired by: [pib] Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-central-adoption-resource-authority-cara/

    Q.3) Which of the following statements are correct about FASTags?

    1. It is the GPS based toll payment system.
    2. Transition of vehicle is tracked according to its location and tolls are deducted from the prepaid account.

    Select he correct codes:

    a)Only 1

    b)Only 2

    c)Both 1 and 2

    d)All are incorrect

    Inspired by: Centre increases CVs’ load carrying capacity

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-increases-cvs-load-carrying-capacity/

    Q.4) Mission Birubala is related to which of the following issue?

    1. a)Witchcraft Hunting
    2. b)Social-Boycott
    3. c)Maternal Mortality
    4. d)Domestic Violence

    Inspired by: President clears Assam Bill against witch-hunt

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/president-clears-assam-bill-against-witch-hunt/

    Q.5) Consider the following statements about BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security):

    1. It is an attached office of the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India.
    2. It is headed by an officer of the secretary rank from the office of Director General of Civil Aviation.

    Which of the given statement is/are incorrect?

    a)Only 1

    b)Only 2

    c)Both 1 and 2

    d)None of the above

    Inspired by: Counter-drone strategy for airports ready

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/counter-drone-strategy-for-airports-ready/

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  • 18 July 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News , Govt. Posters for easy recall

    Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

    We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

    Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

    Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

    Click on news headlines to read the full news

    High relevance news

    [pib] Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-central-adoption-resource-authority-cara/

    Read about CARA and Hague adoption convention. Can be asked in Prelims.

    President clears Assam Bill against witch-hunt

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/president-clears-assam-bill-against-witch-hunt/

    Superstitious practices across the country have lead to various deaths. Assam has enacted a law to ensure women safety and do away with such superstitions. Note details. Can be asked in Mains.

    Centre increases CVs’ load carrying capacity

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-increases-cvs-load-carrying-capacity/

    Make notes about FASTag. Can be asked in Prelims.

    Low Relevance News

    Govt taking steps to improve accuracy of IMD’s prediction

    The Government is taking various steps to further improve the accuracy of predictions made by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Under the Monsoon Mission, a new dynamical prediction system for long-range forecasting of Indian monsoon has been implemented by the IMD

    Nothing important in news from UPSC perspective

    215 post office passport service centres opened in four years: govt

    As many as 215 post office passport service centres were opened in different parts of the country for the benefit of the common man in the last four years

    Nothing important in news from exam point of view

    Govt. Poster for easy recall

     

  • [Prelims Spotlight] FASTags, Hague Adoption Convention, BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security), INSV Tarini


    Here are  Back2Basics collections from today’s news items

    B2B #1: From news- Centre increases CVs’ load carrying capacity

    FASTags

    1. FASTag devices employ Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to make toll payments from the prepaid account directly linked with it.
    2. The windscreens of the vehicles are fitted with it.
    3. It enables the four-wheelers to drive through the toll plazas without having to wait for cash transactions at the toll.
    4. A separate lane will be dedicated for such FASTag users.

    B2B #2: From news- [pib] Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)

    Hague Adoption Convention

    1. The Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption is an international convention dealing with international adoption, child laundering, and child trafficking.
    2. The Convention was developed by the Hague Conference on Private International Law, the preeminent organization in the area of private international law. It was concluded on 29 May 1993 and entered into force on 1 May 1995.
    3. It is an effort to protect those involved from the corruption, abuses, and exploitation which sometimes accompanies international adoption.
    4. The Convention has been considered crucial because it provides a formal international and intergovernmental recognition of intercountry adoption to ensure that adoptions under the Convention will generally be recognized and given effect in other party countries.
    5. 96 countries including India has signed and ratified this convention. Whereas Nepal, South Korea and Russia are yet to ratify it.

    B2B #3: From news- Counter-drone strategy for airports ready

    BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security)

    1. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security is an attached office of the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India
    2. BCAS is the regulatory authority for civil aviation security in India. It is headed by an officer of the rank of Director General  of Police  and is designated  as Commissioner of   Security (Civil Aviation)
    3. Commissioner of security (CA) is the appropriate authority for implementation of Annexure 17 to Chicago convention of International civil aviation organization (ICAO)
    4. Commissioner of security (CA) is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the National Civil Aviation Security Programme
    5. The main responsibility of BCAS are laying down standards and measures in  respect of security of  civil flights  at International  and  domestic  airports in India

    Here’s a Factoid to brush up your concepts

    Name : INSV Tarini

    Defence Forces : Navy

    Module Type : Warships

    Brief Intro : 1.The Indian Navy’s second ocean going sailboat Tarini was recently inducted. INSV Tarini is a sloop built by M/s Aquarius Shipyard Pvt Ltd at Divar, Goa. 2.The sail boat Tarini is being inducted into the Navy and is slated to be the platform for First Indian All Women Circumnavigation of the Globe expedition of the Indian Navy.

    Note4students : Sailboat

  • 17 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

    Q.1) The Uday Kotak Committee recommendations are based on-

    a)Corporate Governance

    b)Cryptocurrencies in India

    c)Prevention of Mob Lynching

    d)Modernisation of Army

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Overdue correction: on revisiting the Companies Act

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-overdue-correction-on-revisiting-the-companies-act/

    Q.2) Consider the following statements about Brahmos Missile:

    1. It is inducted in all of the three defence services.
    2. MTCR regulation has led to its short range capability of only 290 kms.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a)Only 1

    b)Only 2

    c)Both 1 and 2

    d)None of the above.

    Inspired by: BrahMos tested in extreme weather conditions

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/brahmos-tested-in-extreme-weather-conditions/

    Q.3) Consider the following statements about Central Information Commission:

    1. It is set up under RTI Act.
    2. The CIC and its members are appointed by President solely on his discretion.

    Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

    a)Both 1 and 2

    b)Only 2

    c)Only 1

    d)None of the above

    Inspired by: [pib] CIC bilingual Mobile app launched for complaints and appeals

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-cic-bilingual-mobile-app-launched-for-complaints-and-appeals/

    Q.4)  The proposed “Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration” is-

    1. First such treaty which is agreed upon by all the members of United Nations.
    2. It would be a legally binding treaty.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a)Both 1 and 2

    b)1 only

    c)2 only

    d)All are incorrect.

    Inspired by: U.N. agrees first-ever global compact for migration

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/u-n-agrees-first-ever-global-compact-for-migration/

    Q.5) Consider the following statements about Vikas Engine:

    1. It is the second stage solid propellant engine developed indigenously by ISRO.
    2. It is aimed to improve payload capacity of the upcoming GSLV Mk-III, the heavy lifting launcher of ISRO.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a)Both 1 and 2

    b)Only 1

    c)Only 2

    d)None of the above

    Inspired by: Upgraded Vikas engine will soon boost ISRO’s rockets

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/upgraded-vikas-engine-will-soon-boost-isros-rockets/

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  • 16 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

    Q.1) The idea of Constitutional Renaissance was first referred in which of the following cases?

    a)Lily Thomas Vs Union of India Case

    b)Manoj Narula Judgement

    c)Shreya Singhal Vs Union of India Case

    d)Indra Sawhney Judgment

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A constitutional renaissance

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-constitutional-renaissance/

    Q.2) According to the Puttaswamy vs. Union of India Case, select the correct statement from the following:

    1. Sexual Orientation is a matter under article 15(1) of the Constitution of India.
    2. It challenges constitutional validity of IPC section 377 only on this ground.

    Select the correct codes from the following:

    a)Only 1

    b)Only 2

    c)Both

    d)None

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Beyond Section 377

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-beyond-section-377/

    Q.3) Consider the following statements about Rythu Bandhu Scheme of Telangana Government:

    1. Under Rythu Bandhu, the Telangana government gives every beneficiary farmer Rs 4,000 per acre as “investment support” for one crop in a year.
    2. It is the perfect example of benefits assured through DBT payment.

    Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

    a)Only 1

    b)Only 2

    c)Both

    d)None

    Inspired by: How Telangana supports farmers with Rs 4,000 for every acre they own

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/how-telangana-supports-farmers-with-rs-4000-for-every-acre-they-own/

    Q.4) Consider the following statements about Right of First Refusal (ROFR):

    1. Right of first refusal is a contractual right, but not obligation, to enter into a business transaction with a person or company before anyone else can.
    2. If the entity with the right of first refusal declines to enter into a transaction, the owner of the asset who offered the right is free to open the bidding up to other interested parties.

    Which of the given statement is/are correct?

    a)Only 1

    b)Only 2

    c)Both 1 and 2

    d)None of the above

    Inspired by: Indian shipping companies headed for troubled waters

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indian-shipping-companies-headed-for-troubled-waters/

    Q.5) According to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)-

    1. A Child is defined as a person in the 0 to 18 years age group.
    2. It was set up in March 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a)Only 1

    b)Only 2

    c)None of the above

    d)All are correct

    Inspired by: NCPCR moots model for school fees

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ncpcr-moots-model-for-school-fees/

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  • [Prelims Spotlight] BrahMos, BirdLife International


    Here are  Back2Basics collections from today’s news items

    B2B #1: From news- BrahMos tested in extreme weather conditions

    BrahMos

    1. BrahMos is a joint collaboration between India and Russia and is capable of being launched from land, sea, sub-sea and air against the surface and sea-based targets
    2. It has a strike range of around 290 km and is described as the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile.
    3. The range of the supersonic missile was initially capped at 290 km as per the obligations of the Missile Technology Control Regime
    4. Since India’s entry into the club, the range has been extended to 450 km and the plan is to hit 600km.
    5. The Army and the Navy have already inducted the missile, while the air-launched variant is undergoing trials.

    Here’s a Factoid to brush up your concepts

    Name : BirdLife International

    Recently in News because : Publishes a quarterly magazine – World Birdwatch.

    Objective : BirdLife International is the official Red List authority for birds for the International Union for Conservation of Nature It is the world’s largest partnership of conservation organisations, with over 120 partner organisations. Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) are sites that contribute to the global persistence of biodiversity, including vital habitat for threatened plant and animal species in terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) are KBAs identified for birds using internationally agreed criteria applied locally by BirdLife Partners and experts

    Year Founded : 1922

    Category : Environment