Q.1) Which of the following international organisation publishes ‘Global Gender Gap Report’? a) World Bank b) World Economic Forum c) IMF d) None of the above Q.2) Before its dissolution in 2008, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD) was an informal strategic dialogue between 1. The United States 2. Japan 3. Australia 4. India 5. England… Continue reading 3 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) The Indian state of ‘Nagaland’ touches the borders of which of the following states? 1. Manipur 2. Assam 2. Arunachal Pradesh Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 3 only Q.2) A nation’s ranking… Continue reading 2 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Recently, the city of kirkuk was in news for some reason. It is a city in a) Spain b) Myanmar c) Syria d) Iraq Q.2) Consider the following statements regarding ‘Tuberculosis:’ 1. It is treated with antibiotics. 2. It can be diagnosed with chest X-rays. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a)… Continue reading 1 Nov 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the Exercise ‘INDRA 2017’, which was recently conducted: 1. It was a Tri-Services exercise. 2. It was held between India and Russia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Neither 1 nor 2 b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) 1 only Q.2) Project CHAMAN,… Continue reading 31 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Integrated Child Development Services’ scheme: 1. It is a scheme for children below 6 years of age. 2. Mothers also get medical services under the scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 2 only b) Neither 1 nor 2 c) 1 only d) Both 1… Continue reading 30 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) The famous case of ‘Hussainara Khatoon Vs State of Bihar’ was related to the a) Fundamental Rights b) Panchayati Raj Elections c) Public Interest Litigation d) None of the above Q.2) There is provision for a ‘DNA profiling board’ under the the DNA Based Technology (Use and Regulation) Bill, 2017. Consider the following statements… Continue reading 28 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Which of the following are the main objectives of the ‘Statutory liquidity ratio’? 1. To control the expansion of bank credit. 2. To ensure the solvency of commercial banks. 3. To compel the commercial banks to invest in government securities like government bonds. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 1… Continue reading 27 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the Global Hunger Reoport(GNR): 1. The first series of GNR was published in 2014. 2. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) oversees the production and dissemination of the Report. 3. GNR assesses countries’ progress in meeting global nutrition targets established by the World Health Assembly Which of the… Continue reading 25 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh’: 1. It has been set up on the recommendations of the Anil Kakodkar committee. 2. It is a non lapsable safety fund over a period of five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both… Continue reading 24 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Anti Dumping Duty (ADD)’ imposed by a government: 1. It is imposed on foreign companies. 2. It has an affect on local employment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 2 only b) 1 only c) Neither 1 nor 2 d) Both 1 and 2 Q.2)… Continue reading 23 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following countries: 1. Belarus 2. Mongolia 3. Uzbekistan Which of the country/countries given above is/are not a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)? a) 3 only b) 1 and 2 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 2 only Q.2) ‘Raqqa,’ an urban centre, was recenlty in news. It is located… Continue reading 20 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)’: 1. It is registered with SEBI. 2. Its creation was announced in the Union Budget 2017-18. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) Neither 1 nor 2 b) Both 1 and 2 c) 2 only d) 1 only Q.2) With… Continue reading 18 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Which of the followin diseases are caused by ‘Virus’? 1. Measles 2. Mumps 3. Rabies 4. Dengue 5. Tetanus 6. Typhoid Select the correct option using the codes given below. a) 1, 2, 3, 4 only b) 1, 2, 5, 6 only c) 3, 4, 5, 6 only d) 1, 2, 5, 6 only… Continue reading 17 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT)’: 1. Rajasthan was the first state in the country to submit State Annual Action Plan under it. 2. It is dependent with public private partnership model(PPP) model. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only… Continue reading 16 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statement regarding the Right to Education Act: 1. It came into force in 2010. 2. 86th amendment made Education a Fundamental Right. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) Both are correct c) Neither 1 nor 2 d) 2 only   Q.2) Which of the following… Continue reading 14 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) With reference to the ‘Film and Television Institute of India’ which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It comes under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. 2. It is a member of the International Liaison Centre of Schools of Cinema and Television (CILECT) Select the correct option using the codes given below. a)… Continue reading 13 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Recently, Sample Registration Survey (SRS) has revealed that states from the east and northeastern part of the country have registered a significant drop in Infant Mortality Rate (IMR). The SRS bulletin is published by the a) Registrar General of India b) Comptroller and auditor general of India c) Ministry of Women and Child Development… Continue reading 12 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘P5+1’ countries: 1. Germany is a member of ‘P5+1’. 2. All the five permanent members of UN Security Council are not members of ‘P5+1’ Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both are correct d) None is correct Q.2) The… Continue reading 11 Oct 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams