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  • 6 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

    Dear students,

    When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

    Q.1) Consider following statements with regard to Nobel Prize in Physics 2016.

    1. This year, the Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter.

    2. Topology is a branch of mathematics that studies geometric properties.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

     

    Q.2) Consider following statements with about Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory Project(LIGO).

    1. World’s second gravitational wave lab to come up in Maharashtra.

    2. This project piloted by Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Science and Technology.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

     

    Q.3) The Union Cabinet has given its approval to introduce official amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014. Consider following statements in this regard.

    1. The HIV and AIDS Bill has been drafted to safeguard the rights of people living with HIV and affected by HIV.

    2. Every HIV infected person below age of 21 years has ‘right to reside’ in a shared household and enjoy the facilities of the household.

    3. Bill makes provision for appointment of an ombudsman by State Governments to inquire into complaints related to the violation of the Act.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 3 only

    c) 1 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3 only

     

    Q.4) Consider following statements with regard to ‘African Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)’

    1. It is an autonomous, inter-governmental organization established in 1962.

    2. India is one of the Founder Members of the Organization.

    3. Its headquarter is in South Africa.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 3 only

    c) 1 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3 only

     

    Q.5) Five permanent and veto-wielding members of United nations Security Council are

    1. Britain

    2. China

    3. Germany

    4. Russia

    5. USA

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a) 1, 2 and 5 only

    b) 2 and 5 only

    c) 2, 3 and 4 only

    d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

    IMPORTANT STUFF: 

    1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

    2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

    3. Download the solutions – Click here

    4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

    5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

  • Flagship Students – Get ready for the Geo Test on 11th

    Flagship students,

    – “Salient features of world’s physical geography”

    – “Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India)”

    – “Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.”

    Above we have reproduced the exact geography syllabus for UPSC civil services mains exam. It is also very relevant for prelims. Geography prelims questions can be roughly categorized as follows –

    1. Maps – this includes questions like arranging the given mountain ranges in a north-south order. How do you prepare for this? The ATLAS! Specifically the Orient Blackswan School Atlas is recommended for studying maps. Take 30 mins every day to see various physical features, look up the countries which appear in the news in the atlas and you should reach proficiency in this section. If you don’t then you can lose out on some pretty easy questions.
    2. Indian geography – what kind of climate, soils, vegetation etc are present in India? Essentially you must know the geography of India.
    3. World geography – what are the characteristics of Mediterranean climate? Not just India, UPSC also likes to give questions on world geography.
    4. Physical geography – what is the composition of atmosphere? What are ocean currents? How are cyclones formed?

    There is no need to write down the detailed syllabus, you simply need to cover your 6th to 12th NCERT’s well. All topics given in these NCERT’s must be understood and remembered. As you read these NCERT’s you may find that many topics are mentioned again and again. You may want to compile notes, on lets say the types of vegetation in India, from multiple NCERT’s in one place. That way you could avoid confusion and save time in revision.

    Now I am sure we’ll get mails like “sir, TS5 on geography is going live in a few days, what are the important topics?” – well the answer is that all topics in geography are important. UPSC can and does change its pattern every year, so don’t go by this years paper and ignore certain topics. Furthermore, it’s a very important subject from the point of view of mains also.

    Are you having trouble understanding any geography concepts? Let us know in the comments.

    Here’s a sample question with explanation from the upcoming test

    Q. Which of the following are left bank tributaries of Ganga?

    1. Gomati
    2. Ghaghara
    3. Son
    4. Kosi

    Select the correct code

    a) 1, 2 and 3

    b) 2, 3 and 4

    c) 1, 2 and 4

    d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

    Ans (c)

    Explanation:

    – The Son is its major right bank tributary.

    – The important left bank tributaries are the Ramganga, the Gomati, the Ghaghara, the Gandak, the Kosi and the Mahananda.

    [Source: Chapter 3, Page 25 India Physical Environment Class XI]

  • 5 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

    Dear students,

    When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

    Q.1) Consider following statements with reference to Monetary policy committee.

    1. Government amended the RBI Act to hand over the job of monetary policy-making in India to a newly constituted Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

    2. MPC is entrusted with the task of fixing the benchmark policy interest rate (repo rate) to contain inflation within the specified target level.

    3. RBI set up an Expert Committee under N.S.Vishwanathan to revise the monetary policy framework.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 3 only

    c) 2 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3 only

     

    Q.2) Recently, Japanese researcher won the Nobel Medicine Prize. Consider the following statements with regard to this.

    1. Yoshinori Ohsumi won Nobel prize for his pioneering work on autophagy.

    2. Autophagy is a process whereby cells eat themselves which when disrupted can cause Parkinson’s and diabetes.

    3. A Nobel laureate Christian de Duve coined the term ‘autophagy’.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 3 only

    c) 2 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3 only

     

    Q.3) Consider following statements with regard to Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN).

    1. GIAN aims at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs to engage with the institutes of higher education in India.

    2. GIAN initiative launched by Ministry of Science and Technology.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

     

    Q.4) Colombia is frequently in the news. It shares borders with

    1. Venezuela

    2. Panama

    3. Ecuador

    4. Bolivia

    5. Peru

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a) 1,2 and 4

    b) 2, 4 and 5

    c) 1, 2, 3 and 5

    d) 1,2,3 and 4 only

     

    Q.5) Recently, The International Buddhist Conclave-2016, opened its sessions in

    a) Bodh Gaya

    b) Nalanda

    c) Sarnath

    d) Lumbini

    IMPORTANT STUFF: 

    1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

    2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

    3. Solutions of today’s Prelims Daily – Click here

    4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

    5. What are tikdams? Read this, this and this

  • 4 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

    Dear students,

    When you submit your answer, please do not simply give the answers in ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. If you used some tidkams to reach that answer, share it with the group!

    Q.1) Consider following statements regarding UN climate award for clean energy project.

    1. Indian NGO Swayam Paryavaran Prayog got UN climate award for clean energy project.

    2. Project includes training women to become clean energy entrepreneurs across Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

    3. UNFCCC has applauded this project for building a rural distribution network of women entrepreneurs.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 3 only

    c) 2 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3 only

    Q.2) Recently, India ratified Paris climate deal at U.N. consider following statements with respect to this deal.

    1. Paris Climate Agreement was adopted by 185 nations in 2015.

    2. Agreement will only come into force if it is ratified by at least 65 countries that between them produce 55 per cent of global carbon emissions.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.3) Which of the following two states becomes first Open Defecation Free (ODF) states in urban areas?

    1. Madhya Pradesh

    2. Gujarat

    3. Assam

    4. Andhra Pradesh

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 2 and 3 only

    c) 2 and 4 only

    d) 1 and 3 only

    Q.4) Recently, Centre rethinks for plan to widen Employees’ Provident Fund coverage. Consider following statements with regard to Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

    1. The EPFO  administers a contributory provident fund, pension scheme and insurance scheme for organised sector

    2. EPFO got the National Award on e-Governance 2015-16 for launching the Universal Account Number (UAN)

    3. It works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 3 only

    c) 2 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3 only

    Q.5) Recently, India expressed readiness to enhance cooperation on Arctic science and research. India’s Arctic research station is

    a) Maitri

    b) Bharati

    c) Himadri

    d) ArcIndia

    IMPORTANT STUFF: 

    1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

    2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

    3. Solutions of today’s Prelims Daily – Click here

    4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

    5. What are tikdams? Read this, this and this

  • 3 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

    Dear students,

    When you submit your answer, please do not simply give the answers in ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. If you used some tidkams to reach that answer, share it with the group!

    Q.1) Consider following statements with regard to ‘Advantage HealthCare India 2016 (AHCI 2016) summit’.
    1. It is the first ever International Summit on Medical Value Travel being organized in India for promoting health care services exports from India.
    2. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family welfare.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.2) Consider following statements with regard to Ujjwal Distribution Assurance Yojana (UDAY).
    1. UDAY was launched for operational and financial turnaround of State owned Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs).
    2. Scheme aims to reduce the interest burden, reduce power losses in Distribution sector, and improve operational efficiency of DISCOMs
    3. Scheme is implemented by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 and 2 only
    b) 3 only
    c) 2 and 3 only
    d) 1, 2 and 3 only

    Q.3) Recently, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) was in the news.
    Consider following statements with regard to CPEC.
    1. The CPEC is part of China’s larger regional transnational ‘One Belt One Road’ (OBOR) initiative.
    2. It intend to link islamabad in Pakistan to Gwadar deep sea port close to Pakistan’s border with Iran.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.4) Recently, Some amendments has been proposed to the Citizenship Act, 1955.
    Which of the following statements are proposed amendment to act?
    1. It seeks to grant citizenship to Muslim minorities from Muslim majority countries
    2. It seeks to reduce from 11 years to 6 years the aggregate period of residence required in India to be eligible for Indian citizenship.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.5) ‘New Delhi declaration on Education’ was recently in the news. Which of the following international organisation has adopted this declaration?

    a) G20
    b) ASEAN
    c) BRICS
    d) APEC

    IMPORTANT STUFF: 

    1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

    2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

    3. Solutions of today’s Prelims Daily – Click here (Correction: answer to 1 is a)

    4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

    5. What are tikdams? Read this, this and this

  • 1 Oct 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

    Dear students,

    When you submit your answer, please do not simply give the answers in ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. If you used some tidkams to reach that answer, share it with the group!

    Q.1) Consider following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi International Airport, which has recently got ‘carbon neutral status’.

    1. It has became the first airport in Asia-Pacific to achieve the carbon neutral status

    2. Less than 25 airports in the world, most of them Europe, have earned carbon neutral status.

    3. Carbon neutrality occurs when the net carbon emissions over an entire year is zero.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    1. a) 1 and 2 only
    2. b) 3 only
    3. c) 2 and 3 only
    4. d) 1, 2 and 3 only

    Q.2) Which of the following countries located in the Pacific Ring of Fire?

    1. Indonesia

    2. Ecuador

    3. Japan

    4. New Zealand

    5. China

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    1. a) 1,2 and 4
    2. b) 2 and 5
    3. c) 1, 2, 3 and 5
    4. d) 1,2,3 and 4 only

    Q.3) Consider following statements with reference to IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

    1. The IMF can assist a country with the adjustment process under EFF

    2. IMF assists when country faces serious medium-term balance of payments problems

    3. Assistance under EFF features shorter program engagement

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    1. a) 1 and 2 only
    2. b) 3 only
    3. c) 2 and 3 only
    4. d) 1, 2 and 3 only

    4) Recently, India conducted surgical strikes across the Line of Control(LoC) of India-Pakistan.
    Consider following statements with regard to LOC.

    1. Line of Control refers to military control line between India and Pakistan.
    2. Earlier it was known as cease-fire line, renamed as LoC after Simla agreement in 1972.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a) 1 only
    b) 2 only
    c) Both 1 and 2
    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.5) Recently, Bedaquiline drug was in the news. It is most effective treatment for
    a) Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (TB)
    b) Cancer
    c) Hepatitis-B
    d) Zika virus disease

    IMPORTANT STUFF: 

    1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

    2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

    3. Solutions of today’s Prelims Daily – Click here

    4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

    5. What are tikdams? Read this, this and this

  • 30 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

    [Update] Explanations can be downloaded from here – Click for Solutions’ PDF. Ask doubts, if any on the topics covered in CA questions.

    Q.1) Recently, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved ‘Project SAKSHAM’. Which of the following correctly describes it?

    a) Support system to below poverty line persons

    b) New Indirect Tax Network of the Central Board of Excise and Customs

    c) New initiative by Urban ministry to support Smart City

    d) Fastest network system for Digital India project

    Q.2) Recently, Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore developed detector of melamine in milk. Consider following statement with reference to it.

    1. It is an organic base chemical most commonly found in the form of white crystals rich in nitrogen

    2. It is widely use in plastics, adhesives, countertops, dishware, whiteboards

    3. Addition of melamine into food is approved by the FAO and WHO.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 2 only

    c) 2 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3 only

    Q.3) World Economic Forum’s (WEF) latest Global Competitiveness Report for 2016-17 comes out with improvement in India’s ranking.

    Which of the following are parameters on India lags behind other nations?

    1. Tax regulations

    2. Technological readiness

    3. Public health indicator

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 2 only

    c) 2 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3 only

    Q.4) Consider following statements with reference to military surgical strike, which was recently carried out by India.

    1. Military attack intended to inflict damage on a specific target, with collateral damage to surrounding areas

    2. These attacks can be carried out only via air raids, airdropping special ops teams

    3. Surgical strikes are part of India’s Cold Start doctrine

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 3 only

    c) 2 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3 only

    Q.5) The world’s first three-parent baby has been born in

    a) Mexico

    b) Germany

    c) Canada

    d) India

    NOTE: These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

    For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining our more comprehensive Prelims Modules – prelims.civilsdaily.com

  • [Update] Flagship Students – Get ready for the History Test on 1st

    [Update]: Please take the weekend to go through OLD History NCERTs for the TS4. We have the test prepared but we are shifting the test date by 2 days so that you can be on the same page/ level of preparation.

    • TS4 will now be held on 3rd October | 9:30 AM | Link for Testing Platform
    • Old NCERTs have been included since they have optimum coverage for Ancient, Medieval and Modern India
    • Download them from the website’s NCERTs tab

    Flagship students,

    You have gone through 2 Basic Tests & 1 CA Focus Tests. Here are some quick takeaways:

    1. The Basic tests (TS1 & TS2) were aimed at ensuring that your NCERTs readings are spot on There can be no substitute for a thorough reading of these basic books and your target score should be 120+
    2. The CA Focus Test was attempted by all old and new aspirants – it is a little early to comment on the scores but everything above 110 is acceptable. If you haven’t achieved that score, please read the explanations properly and discuss your silly mistakes/ issues with information retention on this thread (click here)

    What to expect from the upcoming Basic-Indian History Test on 1st October?

    • TS4 would be made LIVE on the CD’s Test Portal @prelims.civilsdaily.com at 9:30 AM on 1st October
    • If you haven’t joined any of the module yet, do consider joining. Don’t take prelims for granted!
    • There is a general tendency among sincere students who are regular with their newspapers and classes to take prelims for granted. Its not completely their fault
    • Many toppers say prelims are not an issue for sincere students. There are many institutes that claim students have cracked prelims by studying only during the last 2 months and exhaustively doing many questions

    All this is was probably true couple of years back when the pattern was different and engineers had undue advantage because of the CSAT. Now that’s not the case.

    Here’s how the next history test has been set up. Expect it a bit on the difficult side

    Q.19) Consider the following statements regarding “Swaraj Party”.

    1. C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru were the leaders of Swaraj Party.

    2. Swarajist wanted the constructive programme to be coupled with a political programme of council entry.

    3. Special Congress session in 1923 held at Delhi allowed Swarajists to contest the elections.

    Which of the above statements are correct?

    a)       1 and 2 only

    b)       2 and 3 only

    c)       1 and 3 only

    d)      1, 2 and 3

    Ans (d)

    Explanation

    -All 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

    [Source: Chapter 2, Modern India Old NCERT Class XII]

    Q.3) Consider the following Statements about Vijay Nagara Architecture.

    1. The high entrance gateway called Reya Gopuram is the characteristic feature of vijayanagara temple.

    2. Sittanavasal Paintings was developed during the reign of Vijay Nagara rulers.

     Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) 1 and 2

    d) None of the above

     Answer: (a)

    Explanation:

    Statement 1 is correct.

    – Sittanavasal Painting was developed during the reign of Pandyan rulers. Thus Statement 2 is incorrect.

    [Source: Chapter 5 and 6 Fine Arts NCERT Class XI] – this one is new

    Q.17) Consider the following about Mathura school of sculpture:

     

    1. Mathura School of Art flourished mainly during the reign of Shungas.
    2. The material used in this school was the spotted red sandstone.
    3. The Mathura school images include those of Buddha, Bodhisattvas, Vishnu, Shiva, Yakshas, Yakshinis, Jinas etc. 
    4. Reclining Buddha is an famous sculpture of this school.

     Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:

    a)      1,3 and 4

    b)      2 and 3

    c)      1 and 4

    d)     1,2 and 3

     

    Answer: (b)

     Explantion:

    Statement 2 and 3 are correct

    – Mathura School of Art flourished mainly during the reign of Kushan ruler Kanishka thus statement 1 is incorrect.

    – A statue of a reclining Buddha is carved on the wall of the ancient Buddhist rock temple in Ajanta Caves and not in Mathura school. Thus statement 4 is incorrect.

    [Source: Chapter 4 NCERT Fine arts Class XI] – new ncert

    For those attempting the test, make sure you have gone through OLD and NEW NCERTs well. OLD NCERTs are usually favoured for the Modern India History part (this is the one which Bipan Chandra wrote) as it aptly covers the basic of our freedom struggle.

    For Culture – NEW NCERTs work well. Mostly these are 11th and 12th standard books

    For Medieval and Ancient India – It’s best that you cover from OLD NCERTs

  • 29 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

    [Update] Explanations can be downloaded from here – Click for Solutions’ PDF. Ask doubts, if any on the topics covered in CA questions.

    Q.1) Recently, India plans to review Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to Pakistan.

    Consider the following statements with reference to MFN status.

    1. The MFN status was accorded in 1996 under the WTO’s General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

    2. India and Pakistan are not signatories to the GATT agreement.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.2) An advanced Indian mega space launcher is likely to power ISRO’s launchers by around 2018.

    Consider following statements with regard to ISRO’s mega space launcher.

    1. It can deliver ten-tonne and heavier communication satellites to space and using a semi-cryogenic engine.

    2. Semi-cryogenic engine will use space-grade kerosene as fuel and solid hydrogen as oxidiser

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.3) Consider following statements with regard to Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), which was frequently in news.

    1. The GSLV is designed mainly to deliver the communication-satellites to the highly elliptical Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

    2. The satellites in these orbits appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.4) Recently, India decided not to attend the SAARC Summit. Consider the following statements with reference to it.

    1. The SAARC Summit cannot be held even if only one country pulls out.

    2. The 19th SAARC summit will be held in Islamabad.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

    a) 1 only

    b) 2 only

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Q.5) Recently, More evidence of possible water plumes erupting from the surface of Europa found. Europa is one of the moon of

    a) Saturn

    b) Jupiter

    c) Venus

    d) Mars

    NOTE: These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

    For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining our more comprehensive Prelims Modules – prelims.civilsdaily.com

  • 28 Sept 2016 | Prelims Daily: CA Questions with Tikdams & Tidbits

    [Update] Explanations can be downloaded from here – Click for Solutions’ PDF. Ask doubts, if any on the topics covered in CA questions.

    Q.1) Recently, Senkaku island was in the news. Where is it located?

    a) South China Sea

    b) Indian Ocean

    c) East China sea

    d) Red sea

    Q.2) Which of the following correctly describes about “FAST”, which was in the news.

    a) NASA’s first fastest supercomputer

    b) World’s largest radio telescope

    c) World’s largest solar power project

    d) None of the above

    Q.3) Recently, African Elephant Status Report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reported declined in numbers. What is status of African elephant given by IUCN Red list?

    a) Vulnerable

    b) Least concern

    c) Endangered

    d) Critically endangered

    Q.4) There are rising number of reported deaths due to of Scrub Typhus disease. consider following statements with regard to this disease.

    1. It is an acute illness caused by a bacteria.

    2. It is transmitted by the bite of an infected mite larva present in the soil having scrub vegetation.

    3. Uttar Pradesh is an endemic region as it has a large scrub vegetation.

    Which of the pairs given  above are correctly matched?

    a) 1 and 2 only

    b) 2 only

    c) 2 and 3 only

    d) 1, 2 and 3 only

    Q.5) United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27. What was the theme for 2016 World tourism day?

    a) Tourism for All – promoting universal accessibility

    b) Celebrating tourism and community development

    c) Tourism for Environment – promoting sustainable development

    d) Tourism 2016 – for Medical tourism

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