Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. In marketplace model multiple vendors come together under an IT based platform.
2. In inventory model, inventory of goods and services is owned by e-commerce entity and is sold to the consumers directly.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Draft e-commerce policy: Keeping our data safe and secure

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Q.2) Which of the given statements is/are incorrect with respect to the Ayushman Bharat Scheme?

1. AB-NHPM covers all types of surgeries and Institutional child births.
2. For many diseases where surgeries are not established PMJAY approves a daily hospitalization cost of Rs 2,000.

Select the correct alternatives:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Ayushman Bharat will not cover cataract ops, dialysis and normal deliveries

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Q.3) According to the definition of information under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act, which of the following can be considered as Information to be furnished under the said Act?

1. Memos
2. E-mails
3. Press releases
4. EVM Machine

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) All except 4

d) Only 3

Inspired by: EVM is ‘information’ under RTI Act

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Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. All non-residents and visitors to Arunachal Pradesh must get a permit to travel to the state and stay there.
2. This provision has been accorded to Arunachal Pradesh by an act of Parliament in 1990.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 and 2

Inspired by: Explained: PRC Issue

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Q.5) The Democracy Index sometimes seen in news is published by:

a) UNDP

b) Transparency International

c) The Economist Intelligence Unit

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Slipping on Democracy

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Q.1) Why is the tree Terminalia Arjuna sometimes finds mention in the news?

a) It is invasive specie

b) It is used as cosmetic

c) Smuggled for timber

d) It has medicinal uses

Inspired by: Arjuna Tree

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Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. The RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) initiative aims for collection and conversion of used cooking oil to bio-diesel.
2. It is an initiative of FSSAI.
3. It wants businesses using more than 100 litres of oil for frying, to maintain a stock register.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) Only 2

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: Used Cooking oil as aviation fuel

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Q.3) The government of India has decided to roll out a public Domain Name Server, or DNS, for India aimed at providing a faster and more secure browsing experience for Internet users in the country. With respect to this DNS, which of the given statements is/are not correct?

1. The roll-out will be executed by the National Informatics Centre – the technology arm of the government.
2. NIC is already using its own DNS within the government network.
3. Every user in India will be mandated to shift to India public DNS to secure their personal data.

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) Only 1

Inspired by: India to have own DNS for safe browsing

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Q.4) Which of the following is not the aim of All India Citizens Survey of Police Services?

a) Gauge the level of non-reporting of crimes or incidents to Police

b) The position on ground relating to crime reporting & recording

c) To assess citizens’ perception and experience about women and children’s safety

d) Disposal of cases

Inspired by: [pib] All India Citizens Survey of Police Services

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Q.5) The Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan is an initiative of:

a) Madhya Pradesh

b) Rajasthan

c) Gujarat

d) Haryana

Inspired by: Business Standard

 

 

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Q.1) With reference to the Forest Rights Act (FRA) 2006, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. Eligibility to get rights under the Act is confined to those who “primarily reside in forests” and who depend on forests and forest land for a livelihood.
2. The claimant must be a member of the Scheduled Tribes scheduled in that area or must have been residing in the forest for 75 years.

Select the correct codes:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: SC eviction order likely to impact 1.89 mn forest families

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Q.2) The Indelible Ink used during the elections to prevent deterrence caused by repetitive voting, is made up of:

a) Silver Bromide

b) Silver Nitrate

c) Silver Nitrite

d) Silver Chloride

Inspired by: Indelible ink’s new challenger: invisible ink

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Q.3) The Global Health Expenditure Database (GHED) which provides internationally comparable data on health spending for close to 194 countries is released by:

a) WHO

b) World Bank

c) UN Development

d) None of these

Inspired by: Down to Earth

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Meldonium Drug:

1. Use of this drug demonstrates an increase in endurance performance of athletes.
2. It is allowed by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) under certain conditions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: The Indian Express

 

Q.5) With reference to the Golden Rice, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. Golden rice is so named after its golden colour.
2. It is biofortified to prevent shortage of dietary vitamin A.

Select the correct codes:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Down to Earth

 

 

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Q.1) Which of the given statements with reference to the Women Livelihood Bond is/are correct?

1. It is launched by SIDBI with the support of World Bank and UN Women.
2. The bond will be issued for a period of 5 years.

Select the correct alternative:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Women’s Livelihood Bonds

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Q.2) Recently a Navratna PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has unveiled the Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). With respect to this AWG, consider the following statements:

1. It employs a novel technology to extract water from the humidity present in the atmosphere and purify it.
2. It uses heat exchange for condensing the atmospheric moisture to produce pure, safe and clean potable water.
3. The water so generated is already mineralized so making it potable.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) Only 1

Inspired by: [pib] Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG)

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Q.3) The United Nations Security Council Resolution 1267 was actually adapted to put curb on:

a) Taliban and Al-Qaeda

b) ISIL

c) Palestine Liberation Organization

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Explained: Why is China shielding the Jaish-e-Mohammad?

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Q.4) The Shisht Bharat Campaign recently seen in news is especially related to sensitization of:

a) Citizens

b) Public Servants

c) Police Personnels

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Press Information Bureau

 

Q.5) The Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha was established by:

a) Madan Mohan Malviya

b) Subrahmanyam Bharati

c) Mahatma Gandhi

d) Annie Besant

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

 

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Q.1) Which of the following spiritual personality finds mention in the Adi Granth of Sikh Religion?

1. Tulisdas
2. Kabir
3. Ravidas
4. Surdas

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1 and 4

b) 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) Only 3

Inspired by: [pib] Guru Ravidas

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Q.2) Which of the following is not a feature of the National Policy on Electronics 2019?

a) Create Sovereign Patent Fund (SPF) to promote the development and acquisition of IPs in ESDM sector.

b) Promote trusted electronics value chain initiatives to improve national cyber security profile.

c) Provide special package of incentives for mega projects which entail huge investments, such as semiconductor facilities display fabrication, etc.

d) Draw foreign investment through Masala Bonds.

Inspired by: National Policy on Electronics 2019

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Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the National Commission for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (NCDNT):

1. It is a constitutional body under Art. 338 B of the Indian Constitution.
2. It is set up under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
3. It will be headed by the Vice-Chairperson of the NITI Aayog.

Which of the given statement is/are not correct?

a) Only 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: [pib] Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities

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Q.4) The SWAYAM Prabha initiative provides for:

a) Digital Board in all schools

b) Training for teachers

c) Educational TV channels on DTH

d) Aid to Ashram schools

Inspired by: [pib] Operation Digital Board

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Q.5) The annual States’ Start-up Ranking is released by:

a) NITI Aayog

b) DPPIT

c) FICCI

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Second edition of States’ Ranking on Startup Initiatives

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Q.1)  Which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is a group of 121 solar resource-rich countries with headquarters in Gurugram, India.
2. It was launched in 2015 at India Africa Summit.
3. The agreement was opened for signature during the COP21 at Paris on November 15, 2016.
4. The organisation aims to deploy over 1,000 gigawatt of solar energy and mobilise more than USD 1,000 billion into solar power by 2030.

Select the correct code:

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 1 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Inspired by: Argentina becomes 72nd country to sign solar agreement

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Q.2) The National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India which shows the menace of narcotic drugs in India was recently released by:

a) NITI Aayog

b) National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre

c) NSSO

d) AIIMS

Inspired by: [pib] National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-survey-on-extent-and-pattern-of-substance-use-in-india/

Q.3) Which of the given statements about the Start-up Runway Initiative is/are correct?

1. It is a unique concept initiated by GeM to promote entrepreneurship through innovation.
2. Any startup with unique features can offer their products/services for procurement on GeM.
3. The initiative aligns with Government’s philosophy to turn Job-seekers into job-creators.

Select the correct alternative:

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) Only 1

Inspired by: [pib] GeM Start-up Runway and SWAYATT Initiative

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-gem-start-up-runway-and-swayatt-initiative/

Q.4) The KUSUM Scheme sometimes seen in news is related to:

a) MSME sector

b) Textiles Sector

c) Horticulture

d) Solar Power

Inspired by: [pib] KUSUM Scheme

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Q.5) Recently Australia has declared Bramble Cay Melomys, a  specie native to the Great Barrier Reef extinct which is a:

a) Coral Polyp

b) Rat

c) Sea Weed

d) Turtle

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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 Q.1) The World Sustainable Development Summit recently held in New Delhi was organized by:

a) World Economic Forum

b) UN Development Programme

c) The Energy and Resources Institute

d) World Meteorological Organization

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

 Q.2) With reference to the Rainfed Agriculture in India, consider the following statements:

1. The percentage of Rainfed farms outnumber the irrigated land in India
2. Rain-fed areas account for largest percentage of millets, pulses, cotton, and oilseeds production in India.
3. About 61 per cent of India’s farmers rely on rain-fed agriculture and 55 per cent of the gross cropped area is under rain-fed farming.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: Policy bias against Rainfed agriculture

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Q.3) The famous article “The misfortune of the country” which incited a famous freedom fighter to sedition charges in colonial rule was published by:

a) Anand Mohan Bose

b) Lokmanya Tilak

c) Gopal Ganesh Agarkar

d) Barindra Kumar Ghosh

Inspired by: Criticism without incitement to violence isn’t sedition

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Q.4) The Straight of Kerch separates the Sea of Azov with:

a) Red Sea

b) Black Sea

c) Mediterranean Sea

d) Baltic Sea

Inspired by:  Business Standard

 

Q.5) Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss?

1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: CSP 2018

 

 

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Q.1) With respect to the District Cooling in India, consider the following statements:

1. District cooling involves the centralized production and distribution of cooling energy.
2. Andhra Pradesh is set to have India’s biggest district cooling system in Amaravati.
3. India’s first District cooling was set up in India at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT).

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 only

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Andhra to adopt district cooling in govt. buildings

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Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS):

1. It is a central sector scheme under the Ministry of Health.
2. It aims to provide financial assistance to voluntary organizations to make available the whole range of services necessary for rehabilitation of PwD.
3. The grant-in-aid to the beneficiary NGOs are decided by District Collector.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: [pib] Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)

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Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Seaweeds are rich sources of vitamins A and C, and minerals such as Ca, Mg, Zn, Se and Fe.
2. They are more efficient in photosynthesis process.
3. Many of them with dark green, red and brown colour, are edible.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 2

d) None

Inspired by: Mariculture is as important for India as agriculture

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Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. Preventive detention law in India were  promulgated after the sepoy mutiny of 1857.
2. The Rowlatt Acts of 1919 enacted by the British government allowed confinement of a suspect without trial.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: The lowdown on National Security Act

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Q.5) The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to:

a) Protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes

b) Determine the boundaries between states

c) Determine the powers, authorities, and responsibilities of Panchayats

d) Protect the interests of all the border States

Inspired by: CSP 2015

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. The Central Information Commission (CIC) is set up under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act.
2. It is a quasi judicial body, established in 2005.
3. CIC and members are appointed by the Prime Minister.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: Why only bureaucrats on information panels, asks SC

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Q.2) The “Make Listening Safe” Initiative recently seen in news is organized by:

a) WHO

b) UNICEF

c) Red Cross

d) None of these

Inspired by: WHO issues new international standard for music devices

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Q.3) The Spirit and Opportunity space missions of NASA recently seen in news are related to which of the following celestial bodies?

a) Mars

b) Saturn Ring

c) Asteroid Bennu

d) None of these

Inspired by: NASA’s Opportunity Rover

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Q.4) The Mysticellus Franki specie recently seen in news is a:

a) Frog

b) Snake

c) Lizard

d) Cricket

Inspired by: The Hindu

Q.5) Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?

a) Georg Bilhler

b) James Prinsep

c) Max Muller

d) William Jones

Inspired by: CSP 2016

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM-SYM):

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
2. EPFO will be the Pension Fund Manager and responsible for Pension pay out.
3. An eligible person for this scheme should not be an income tax payer.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Inspired by: [pib] Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan (PM- SYM)

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Q.2) With reference to the incidence of Leprosy in India, consider the following statements:

1. Various personal laws prohibit leprosy as a ground for dissolution of marriage or divorce.
2. India is a signatory to a UN Resolution which calls for elimination of discrimination against persons suffering from leprosy.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Parliament passes law removing leprosy as ground for divorce

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Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Most Favoured Nation is a treatment accorded to a trade partner to ensure non-discriminatory trade between two countries vis-a-vis other trade partners.
2. Article 1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), 1994, requires every member country of the WTO to accord Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to all other member countries.
3. The WTO rules allow discrimination in certain cases like in cases when a country signs free trade agreements in a region.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Explained: What is MFN status, how can India hurt Pak by withdrawing it

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Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. A Bill originated in Rajya Sabha and is passed by it, but remains pending in Lok Sabha lapses.
2. A Bill originated in the Rajya Sabha and returned to that House by the Lok Sabha with amendments and still pending in the Rajya Sabha on the date of the dissolution of Lok Sabha lapses.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: Effect on Bills when Parliament adjourns sine die

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Q.5)  ‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the:

a) production and use of solar energy by the households/consumers

b) use of piped natural gas in the kitchens of households

c) installation of CNG kits in motor-cars

d) installation of water meters in urban households

Inspired by: CSP 2016

 

 

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