Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1) Which of the following is not the feature of the proposed National Policy on Domestic Workers?

a) Right to form their own associations/unions

b) Domestic Workers to have access to courts, tribunals for grievance redressal

c) Establishment of a mechanism for regulation of private placement agencies

d) Right to guaranteed employment

Inspired by: [pib] National Policy for Domestic Workers (draft)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-policy-for-domestic-workers-draft/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the National Commission for Safai Karmacharis (NCSK):

1. The constitution of India explicitly mentions for the provision of setting up NCSK.
2. NCSK works for the welfare and upliftment of the Safai Karmacharis and persons engaged in manual scavenging in the country.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] National Commission for Safai Karmacharis

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-commission-for-safai-karmacharis/

Q.3) The World Government Summit recently held in Dubai, UAE is an initiative of:

a) OPEC

b) Gulf Cooperation Council

c) World Economic Forum

d) None of the above

Inspired by: World Government Summit

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/world-government-summit/

Q.4) As per the Recognition of Forest Rights Act, 2006 which of the following entity is considered as Minor Forest Produce?

1. Honey
2. Lac
3. Tendu Leaves
4. Bamboo
5. Wood Oil

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 3, 4 and 5

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Inspired by: Centre to revamp minimum support for minor forest produce

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-to-revamp-minimum-support-for-minor-forest-produce/

Q.5) The Ghumot, an indigenous earthen drum is notified as a heritage instrument of which of the following state?

a) Karnataka

b) Gujarat

c) Goa

d) Rajasthan

Inspired by:  The Hindu

 

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. A circular economy is an economic system aimed at minimising waste and making the most of resources.
2. In a circular system resource input and waste, emission, and energy leakage are minimized by slowing, closing, and narrowing energy and material loops.

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: [pib] National Productivity Week

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-productivity-week/

Q.2) The KISAN Project recently seen in news is related to:

a) Waiving off loan processing charges

b) Crop Insurance using space technology

c) Subsidizing of Farm Equipment

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Use of Space Technology in Agriculture Sector

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-use-of-space-technology-in-agriculture-sector/

Q.3) Which of the following countries does not share border with the North Macedonia?

a) Albania

b) Greece

c) Serbia

d) Ukraine

Inspired by: Macedonia to become NATO’s 30th member

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/macedonia-to-become-natos-30th-member/

Q.4) The Cartagena Protocol and Nagoya Protocol are the two supplementary agreements under the:

a) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

b) CMS Bonn Convention

c) CITES

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A case for Commons sense

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-case-for-commons-sense/

Q.5) The newly found Crying Keelback species seen in news is a:

a) Gecko

b) Frog

c) Snake

d) Goose

Inspired by: Times of India

 

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Q.1) The Nirbhaya Fund is administered under the:

a) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

b) Ministry of WCD

c) Ministry of Finance

d) Ministry of Home Affairs

Inspired by: Diversion of Nirbhaya Fund

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/diversion-of-nirbhaya-fund/

Q.2) The Indian Council of Historical Research, which conducts research on multifarious topics of historical importance, is a premier institution under the:

a) Indian History and Culture Society

b) Archaeological Survey of India

c) Ministry of Culture

d) Ministry of HRD

Inspired by: [pib] Reconstitution of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-reconstitution-of-indian-council-of-historical-research-ichr/

Q.3) Which of the given statements about the Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Programme is/are correct?

1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. It aims to enrich awareness of Indian culture and heritage amongst the youth in order to promote, understand and develop fondness for India’s rich cultural heritage.
3. The programme is implemented by Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT).

Select the correct code:

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Programme (CHYLP)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-cultural-heritage-youth-leadership-programme-chylp/

Q.4) The SDG India Index is an released by:

a) UNDP

b) NITI Aayog

c) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

d) CSO

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The state of the States

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-state-of-the-states/

Q.5) The Sarthi Sandesh Vahini Initiative recently seen in news is related to:

a) TB control

b) Family Planning

c) Filariasis

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Business Standard

 

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Q.1) The Sela Pass recently seen in news is located in the state of:

a) Himachal Pradesh

b) Sikkim

c) Arunachal Pradesh

d) Uttarakhand

Inspired by: Sela Pass Tunnel Project

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sela-pass-tunnel-project/

Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) is to be held in India in 2020.
2. The Olive Ridley Turtle will be its mascot.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Centre announces mascot for COP-13 on conservation of migratory species

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-announces-mascot-for-cop-13-on-conservation-of-migratory-species/

Q.3) Which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. All implantable medical devices, CT scan, MRI equipment, defibrillators, dialysis machine, PET equipment, X-ray machine and bone marrow cell separator are notified as drugs.
2. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority is the national medical device regulator for its sale and use in India.

Select the correct code:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: All Medical equipment notified as drugs

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/all-medical-equipment-notified-as-drugs/

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Asiatic Lion Conservation Project:

1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under Development of Wildlife Habitat (CSS-DWH).
2. The expenditure is shared in ratio 60:40 by the Centre and the State.

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: Asiatic Lion Conservation Project

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/asiatic-lion-conservation-project/

 

Q.5) The Arundhati Scheme to provide gold at free of cost to the brides is an initiative of:

a) West Bengal

b) Manipur

c) Assam

d) Arunachal Pradesh

Inspired by: Business Standard

 

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Q.1) The naval exercise Cutlass Express 2019 recently seen in news is an initiative of:

a) USA

b) NATO

c) UK

d) France

Inspired by: [pib] Exercise Cutlass Express 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-exercise-cutlass-express-2019/

Q.2) With respect to the commercial fishing of the Hilsa Fish in India, consider the following statements:

1. It is a freshwater fish which is abundantly found in the Ganges.
2. It travels upstream of the river during the mating seasons and returns to its natural abode after spawning.
3. Under Jal Marg Vikas Pariyojana, a fish pass has been envisaged for the free movement of Hilsa at Farakka Navigation Lock.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: 2nd phase of River Information System

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/2nd-phase-of-river-information-system/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a preferential tariff system under which developed nations extend reduced MFN tariffs or duty-free entry of certain goods into their markets, to the developing nations.
2. GSP is an exemption from the MFN principle under which the WTO members are obliged to treat all other WTO members equally as their ‘most favoured’ trading partner-nation.

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: U.S. may end zero-tariffs for India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/u-s-may-end-zero-tariffs-for-india/

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Ladakh Administrative Division of Jammu and Kashmir:

1. It comprises of Leh and Kargil districts, with headquarters at Leh.
2. Ladakh’s Kargil and Leh districts already have separate hill development councils for local administrative powers.
3. Creation of this division leaves the Kashmir valley geographically the smallest division of J&K after Jammu.

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: Govt. grants divisional status to Ladakh

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-grants-divisional-status-to-ladakh/

Q.5) “As the sun rises over this place in Odisha, dozens of bar-headed geese, greater flamingos, black-tailed godwits and northern pintails shuffle about on the edge of the shore, the wind caressing their feathers. The birds silently feed, sticking their long bills into the soft earth to dig up crabs and fish. Their languid, unhurried behaviour gives away little of their epic journeys to get here, from pole to pole.”

Which of the following place is described in the paragraph?

a) Kaundinya Bird Sanctuary

b) Nalabana BS

c) Mayani BS

d) Salim Ali BS

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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Q.1) Recently Delhi state govt has launched the ‘Zero Fatality Corridor’ (ZFC). The ZFC is aimed to reduce fatalities due to:

a) Air Pollution

b) Zika and other vector borne diseases

c) Railway Accidents

d) Road Accidents

Inspired by: Delhi government launches Zero Fatality Corridor

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/delhi-government-launches-zero-fatality-corridor/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund (AMIF):

1. It is aimed for the development and up-gradation of infrastructure in Gramin Agricultural Markets and Regulated Wholesale Markets.
2. It is funded by World Bank.
3. It will provide the State/UT Governments subsidized loan for their proposal for developing marketing infrastructure

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: Cabinet nod to setting up Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/cabinet-nod-to-setting-up-agri-market-infrastructure-fund/

Q.3) Which of the following statements about the Income Tax Ombudsman is/are correct?

1. It is an independent body comprising of former tax officials or IRS officials formed by the Government, empowered to address and settle tax payer’s grievances.
2. The office is governed by the States Goods and Services Tax Act 2017.

Select the correct answer:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] Abolition of Income-Tax Ombudsman and Indirect Tax Ombudsman

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-abolition-of-income-tax-ombudsman-and-indirect-tax-ombudsman/

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme (NAQUIM):

1. It is an initiative of Geological Survey of India.
2. It is an initiative for mapping and managing the entire aquifer systems in the country.
3. The Hydrological Map of India is prepared under this programme.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] Management of Ground Water

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-management-of-ground-water/

Q.5) The Dard Tribals aka Dard Aryans are native to the state of:

a) Himachal Pradesh

b) Jammu and Kashmir

c) Haryana

d) Uttarakhand

Inspired by: Explained: The Dard Aryans of Ladakh: who are this tribe, what are their concerns?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-the-dard-aryans-of-ladakh-who-are-this-tribe-what-are-their-concerns/

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. India is the largest importer of LPG in the world.
2. Only kerosene and LPG are subsidized in India.
3. Under the PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has so far free LPG connections have been provided to over 6.31 crore households.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Ujjwala scheme takes India to second rank in LPG imports

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ujjwala-scheme-takes-india-to-second-rank-in-lpg-imports/

Q.2) The World LPG Association works in consultation with:

a) International Energy Agency

b) World Energy Council

c) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

d) United Nations Economic and Social Council

Inspired by: Ujjwala scheme takes India to second rank in LPG imports

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ujjwala-scheme-takes-india-to-second-rank-in-lpg-imports/

Q.3) Which of the following is not the mandate of the proposed Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog?

a) Providing a framework for cow conservation and development programmes.

b) Conservation, protection and development of cattle population in the country including development and conservation of indigenous breeds.

c) Increasing growth of livestock sector which is more inclusive, benefiting women, and small and marginal farmers.

d) Prohibiting unauthorised Slaughter houses

Inspired by: [pib] National Cow Commission

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-cow-commission/

Q.4) The India’s first “career portal” recently seen in news is an initiative financed by:

a) World Bank

b) UNDP

c) UNICEF

d) ADB

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

Q.5) With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to

a) Buddhism

b) Jainism

c) Vaishnavism

d) Shaivism

Inspired by: CSP 2018

 

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN):

1. Farmers who wish to avail themselves of benefits under PM-KISAN must have Aadhaar identification to get full benefits.
2. The income support will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiary farmers, in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each.

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: PM Kisan scheme: Aadhaar optional for first installment; compulsory from second one

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-pm-kisan-scheme-aadhaar-optional-for-first-installment-compulsory-from-second-one/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Agriculture Census 2015-16:

1. The average size holdings is highest in Nagaland (5.06 ha) followed by Punjab (3.62 ha).
2. Countrywide average land holding is size is 1.08 ha.
3. Small farms are less efficient, especially in cultivating labour-intensive crops or tending livestock.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] Categorization of Farmers

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-categorization-of-farmers/

Q.3) The Shehri Samridhi Utsav, a pan-India initiative was recently celebrated to extend the outreach of:

a) Swachh Bharat Mission

b) Ujjwala Scheme

c) National Urban Livelihoods Mission

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Shehri Samridhi Utsav

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-shehri-samridhi-utsav/

Q.4) Which of the given statements about the GSAT-31 Communication satellite is not correct?

a) GSAT-31 will augment the Ku-band transponder capacity in Geostationary Orbit.

b) It will provide continuity to operational services on some of the in-orbit satellites.

c) It will provide DTH Television Services, connectivity to ATM, Stock-exchange, Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) and e-governance applications.

d) It will be used for Military Purposes

Inspired by: [pib] India’s communication satellite GSAT-31 launched successfully

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-indias-communication-satellite-gsat-31-launched-successfully/

Q.5) The World Economic Situation and Prospects is released by:

a) World Economic Forum

b) UN

c) IMF

d) World Bank

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Risks to global growth

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-risks-to-global-growth/

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 Q.1) The Shekatkar Committee recommendations are related to:

a) Defence Expenditure

b) Banks Recapitalization

c) Municipal Bonds

d) Electoral Reforms

Inspired by: [pib] Shekatkar Committee Recommendations

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-shekatkar-committee-recommendations/

Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. The ‘angel tax’ is a tax on the excess capital raised by an unlisted company through the issue of shares over and above the fair market value of those shares.
2. An angel investor is an affluent individual who provides capital for a business start-up, usually in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity.

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: Centre may relax angel tax norms for start-ups, sets up panel

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-may-relax-angel-tax-norms-for-start-ups-sets-up-panel/

Q.3) The Hindu Kush Himalaya Assessment report recently seen in news is released by:

a) World Meteorological Organization

b) International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development

c) The Climate Project

d) UN Environment

Inspired by: A third of Hindu Kush Himalaya glaciers will melt by 2100

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/a-third-of-hindu-kush-himalaya-glaciers-will-melt-by-2100/

 

Q.4) Recently the Asian Elephant Alliance (AEA) has come together to secure 96 out of the 101 existing corridors used by elephants across 12 States in India. The AEA is an initiative of:

a) Wildlife Trust of India

b) World Wide Fund for Nature

c) Wildlife International

d) None of these

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

Q.5) The term Hoveizeh recently seen in news is a:

a) Israeli Aircraft Carrier

b) Term for Hazara Refugees

c) Iranian Long Range Missile System

d) None of the above

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Bharat Rang Mahotsav:

1. It is an international theatre festival of India.
2. It is organized by National School of Drama (NSD).
3. It is the largest theatre festival of Asia.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] 20th Bharat Rang Mahotsav

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-20th-bharat-rang-mahotsav/

Q.2) The Resolution 2454 of the UNSC recently seen in news is related to sanctions against:

a) Syria

b) Iran

c) Central African Region

d) Russia

Inspired by: UNSC adopts resolution to extend sanctions against Central African Region

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/unsc-adopts-resolution-to-extend-sanctions-against-central-african-region/

Q.3) It is a site where Buddha gave the first sermon to his first five Brahmin disciples after attaining enlightenment, “revealing his Eightfold Path leading to nirvana”. In several of the ancient sources this site of the first sermon is mentioned to have been at a ″Mriga-dayaa-vanam″ or a sanctuary for animals.

Which of the following Buddhist site is referred to in this description?

a) Sarnath

b) Kapilavastu

c) Rajgir

d) Bodh Gaya

Inspired by: Stupa-hopping in Sarnath

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/stupa-hopping-in-sarnath/

Q.4) The Know My India Programme recently seen in news is related to:

a) Students of J&K

b) Victims of Communal Violence

c) Indian Diaspora

d) None of these

Q.5) The Millet Village Scheme recently seen in news is an initiative of:

a) Gujarat

b) Kerala

c) Telangana

d) Tamil Nadu

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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