Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC):

1. It has been established up under the Film Division of the Ministry of Culture.
2. It is located in FTII Campus, Pune.
3. It will showcase the journey of over a hundred years of Indian cinema.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 3

d) 3 only

Inspired by: [pib] National Museum of Indian Cinema

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Q.2) The Outbreak Readiness and Business Impact Report is published by:

a) World Meteorological Organisation

b) World Economic Forum

c) WHO

d) None of these

Inspired by: LiveMint

Q.3) The Samwad with Students (SwS) recently seen in news was organized by:

a) IISc Bangalore

b) DRDO

c) ISRO

d) None of these

Inspired by: Times of India

Q.4) The Project Udayank sometimes seen in news is related to:

a) Construction Activities

b) Nuclear Research

c) Educational Reforms

d) Mental Health

Inspired by: UNI

Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to the Group of 77 (G77):

1. It is a coalition of developing countries under the United Nations.
2. It to promote its members’ collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the United Nations
3. It has 77 developing countries as members across the globe in all.
4. China is a fulltime member of the G77.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All of the above

Inspired  by: The Indian Express

 

 

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Q.1) The Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project recently seen in news was launched in:

a) Sikkim

b) Tripura

c) Assam

d) West Bengal

Inspired by: Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project in Tripura

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sustainable-catchment-forest-management-scatform-project-in-tripura/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project:

1. It is a project funded Asian Development Bank.
2. It aims to improve quality of forest in the catchment area by sustainable forest management, soil and moisture conservation and livelihood development.

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: Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project in Tripura

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sustainable-catchment-forest-management-scatform-project-in-tripura/

Q.3) The Great Indian Bustard is predominantly found at the:

a) Desert National Park

b) Ranthambore NP

c) Keoladeo NP

d) Sariska NP

Inspired by: Great Indian Bustard may be extinct soon

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Q.4) Consider the following statements:

1. Goa became independent state of India after its independence from Portuguese in 1961.
2. Konkani was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution on August 20, 1992 (71st Amendment).

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: What is Goa’s ‘Opinion Poll Day’?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/what-is-goas-opinion-poll-day/

Q.5) Recently Mt. Shindake a volcano was erupted. It is in:

a) Indonesia

b) Japan

c) Philippines

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Business Standard

 

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements in context to International Observatory of Human Rights (IOHR):

1. IOHR is an apex organisation under the UNHCR.
2. It utilizes uses expertise of its multilingual and dedicated staff to advocate for human rights worldwide.

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: First human rights TV channel to ‘lend voice to the voiceless’

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/first-human-rights-tv-channel-to-lend-voice-to-the-voiceless/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the UNNATI Programme:

1. It is an initiative of the ISRO.
2. It aims to train astronauts for the upcoming Chandrayaan Mission.

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] UNNATI- Unispace Nanosatellite Assembly & Training Programme of ISRO

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-unnati-unispace-nanosatellite-assembly-training-programme-of-isro/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. The budget for the year approved by Parliament gives the government spending rights only till the end of the financial year ending March 31.
2. Through the interim Budget, Parliament passes a vote-on-account that allows the government to meet the expenses of the administration until the new Parliament considers and passes the Budget for the whole year.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: Interim Budget

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-interim-budget/

Q.3) The Global Risks Report 2019 is released by:

a) UN

b) Greenpeace International

c) World Economic Forum

d) None of these

Inspired by: Global Risks Report 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/global-risks-report-2019/

Q.4) Kumbh Mela :

1. is the largest public gathering and collective act of faith, anywhere in the world.
2. is included in the list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” by UNESCO since 2017.

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: Press Information Bureau

Q.5) The SANJHI-MUJH MEIN KALAKAR is related to:

a) Music

b) Dance

c) Drama

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Press Information Bureau

 

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Q.1) Recently a new science communication platform DD Science was launched. With reference to this channel, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
2. It is a free-to-air channel available 24×7 throughout the country in all regional languages.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: DD Science and India Science channels launched

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/dd-science-and-india-science-channels-launched/

Q.2) Which of the following statements about the Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) is correct?

a) CCHS is a disorder of the nervous system in which the cue to breathe is lost when the patient goes to sleep.

b) It is a viral disease whose cause is yet unknown.

c) It can be found amongst infants.

d) Presently no medical treatment is available for its cure.

Inspired by: CCHS: What makes sleep deadly in this rare disease?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/cchs-what-makes-sleep-deadly-in-this-rare-disease/

Q.3) Consider the following statements about Womaniya on Government eMarketplace (GeM):

1. It is a specialised initiative for facilitating e-commerce platform to products of women entrepreneurs and women SHGs.
2. Their products will now be available to all customers throughout India.

 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: Womaniya on GeM initiative

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/womaniya-on-gem-initiative/

Q.4) Saksham 2019 is an initiative related to:

a) Defense Manufacturing

b) Green Mobility

c) Petroleum Conservation

d) Energy Sufficiency

Inspired by: [pib] Saksham 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-saksham-2019/

Q.5) The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is published by:

a) UGC

b) RUSA

c) HRD Ministry

d) None of these

Inspired by: What ASER says about quality of learning in India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/what-aser-says-about-quality-of-learning-in-india/

 

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. Formalin is derived from formic acid which is a cancer-causing agent.
2. It increases shelf life of fresh food.
3. It is used to preserve bodies in mortuaries as well.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Fish from Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal banned in Patna

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/fish-from-andhra-pradesh-west-bengal-banned-in-patna/

Q.2) The National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018-2023) is ruled out by:

a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

b) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

d) NITI Aayog

Inspired by: National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018-2023)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/national-action-plan-for-drug-demand-reduction-2018-2023/

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the Global Housing Technology Challenge (GHTC):

1. It is an initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban- Urban (PMAY-U).
2. It aims to construct affordable houses and meet the target of constructing 1.2 crore houses by 2022.

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: Government launches Global Housing Technology Challenge to build houses in shorter time

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/government-launches-global-housing-technology-challenge-to-build-houses-in-shorter-time/

Q.4) The Harvest season is celebrated across India in diverse names. Which of the following states with their respective name to the harvest is/are correctly matched?

1. Maghi: Punjab
2. Uttarayan: Gujarat
3. Kicheri: UP
4. Saaji: Himachal Pradesh

Select the correct code:

1. 1, 2 and 4
2. 2 and 4
3. 2 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Inspired by: Firstpost

Q.5) The Operation Kachappa recently seen in news is an initiative of:

a) Odisha

b) Andhra Pradesh

c) Kerala

d) Karnataka

Inspired by: The Wire

 

 

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Q.1) Voter Awareness Forums is an initiative of:

a) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

b) Election Commission of India

c) NITI Aayog

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Voter Awareness Forums for promoting awareness on electoral process

Q.2) The World Marketing Summit is an initiative of:

a) WTO

b) IMF

c) World Economic Forum

d) None of these

Inspired by: [pib] First-ever Philip Kotler Presidential Award presented to PM Modi

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-first-ever-philip-kotler-presidential-award-presented-to-pm-modi/

Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the Sakhi One Stop Centre (OSCs):

1. It is an initiative of National Crimes Record Bureau (NCRB).
2. A special purpose vehicle (SPV) has been established for the finance of the OSCs.
3. OSC are established in every district of our country.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) Only 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: Sakhi One Stop Centre

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Q.4) The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is carried out by:

a) Wetlands International

b) Birdlife International

c) IUCN

d) None of these

Inspired by: Asian Waterbird Census (AWC)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/asian-waterbird-census-awc/

Q.5) The Trishna WLS recently seen in news is in the state of:

a) West Bengal

b) Tripura

c) Assam

d) Meghalaya

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about National Population Register (NPR):

1. It is maintained under the office of Union Home Minister.
2. It aims to create a comprehensive identity database of every usual resident in the country.
3. It is mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in the NPR.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Centre to revive National Population Register (NPR)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-to-revive-national-population-register-npr/

Q.2) The National Youth Parliament Festival is an initiative under:

a) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

b) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

c) PMO

d) Ministry of HRD

Inspired by: [pib] National Youth Parliament Festival 2019

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-youth-parliament-festival-2019/

Q.3)  The ‘One Family One Job’ scheme which entitles one government job for every family was recently launched in which of the following states?

a) Goa

b) Kerala

c) Sikkim

d) Odisha

Inspired by: Sikkim launches “One Family One Job” Scheme

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sikkim-launches-one-family-one-job-scheme/

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Magnetic North Pole of the Earth:

1. Earth’s magnetic North Pole is more or less same as the geographic North Pole.
2. It drifts at a uniform speed of 50km/year.
3. Both North and South Magnetic Pole drift at uniform rate.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) 2 and 3

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: Shifting north magnetic pole forces urgent navigation fix

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/shifting-north-magnetic-pole-forces-urgent-navigation-fix/

Q.5) A Private Member’s Bill:

1. can be introduced by only ruling party MPs.
2. can be introduced a bill in the parliament after giving prior notice of one month.
3. president can easily exercise his absolute veto power against such bills.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) Only 2

Inspired by: Private Member’s Bill to allow employees to ignore calls after work

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. The Global Solar Council is an executive body under the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
2. It offers programs in regulatory policy, trade policy, new market opening and jobs & skills training.

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: Business Standard

Q.2) The Tons and Giri Rivers are tributaries of which of the following major river?

a) Ganga

b) Brahmaputra

c) Mahanadi

d) Yamuna

Inspired by: Centre signs pact with 5 States on Renukaji dam

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Q.3) With reference to the India-Central Asia Dialogue, consider the following statements:

1. The first India-Central Asia Dialogue was recently held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
2. Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan are also parties to this dialogue.
3. The participants aim to deliberate on developing viable connectivity options between India and Afghanistan and Central Asia.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Only 2

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 3

d) None of the above

Inspired by: First India-Central Asia Dialogue to be held in Uzbekistan

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/first-india-central-asia-dialogue-to-be-held-in-uzbekistan/

Q.4) Certain Amendments to the Constitution of India requires the amendment bill to be passed by Special Majority and Ratification by half of the States. Which of the following is/are such a grounds?

1. Manner of election of President
2. Executive power of the Union and the State
3. The Supreme Court and the High Courts
4. Distribution of legislative power between the Union and the States
5. Article 368 itself

Select the correct code:

a) All of the above

b) 1, 2 and 5

c) 1, 2, 4, 5

d) 1, 3, 4, 5

Inspired by: Explained: The Amendment procedure

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-the-amendment-procedure/

Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to the Off-Budget Financing:

1. It refers to expenditure that’s not funded through the budget.
2. It does not have any implications on the budget and the fiscal deficit.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: Off-Budget Financing

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-off-budget-financing/

 

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Q.1) Which of the following countries is/are not the members of Gulf Cooperation Council?

1. Bahrain
2. Kuwait
3. Oman
4. Qatar
5. Iran

a) 4 and 5

b) 1, 3 and 5

c) Only 4

d) Only 5

Inspired by: Iran proposes new regional forum for Gulf

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/iran-proposes-new-regional-forum-for-gulf/

Q.2) The Democracy Index recently seen in news is released by-

a) Transparency International

b) The Economist Intelligence Unit

c) German-watch

d) None of the above

Inspired by: India moves up a rank on The Economist’s Democracy Index 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-moves-up-a-rank-on-the-economists-democracy-index-2018/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. “Election matter” has been explicitly defined in the Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act.
2. Same act prohibits displaying any election matter by means of television or similar apparatus, during the period of 48 hours before the hour fixed for conclusion of poll in a constituency.

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] Report on Section 126 of the RP Act, 1951, Submitted

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-report-on-section-126-of-the-rp-act-1951-submitted/

Q.4) Sino-Indian Digital Collaboration Plaza (SIDCOP) is an initiative of:

a) NASSACOM

b) FICCI

c) ASSOCHAM

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Sino-Indian Digital Collaboration Plaza

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-sino-indian-digital-collaboration-plaza/

Q.5) The Henley’s Index recently seen in news is related to:

a) Tourism

b) Visa Policy

c) Immigration

d) Travel Safety

Inspired by: CNBC

 

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Q.1) The National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) is the body to check the unfair profit-making activities by the trading community. With reference to the NAA, consider the following statements:

1. The decision about the formation the NAA was taken by the GST Council in its 22^nd meeting at Guwahati.
2. It was formed to check if Traders charge high price from the consumers by naming the GST factor.
3. NAA is authorised to examine and check profiteering activities and recommend punitive actions including cancellation of licenses.

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] National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-anti-profiteering-authority-naa/

Q.2) Web-Wonder Women Campaign recently seen in news is an initiative of:

a) Ministry of HRD

b) Ministry of WCD

c) NITI Aayog

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] “Web- Wonder Women” Campaign

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-web-wonder-women-campaign/

Q.3) With respect to the conduct of the Indian Forest Service (IFS) of India, consider the following statements:

1. An IFS officer is wholly independent of the district administration and exercises administrative, judicial and financial powers in his own domain.
2. Forests finds place in the Union List of the Seventh Schedule of Indian Constitution.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Government plans to rename Indian Forest Service

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/government-plans-to-rename-indian-forest-service/

 

Q.4) Which of the following will be the first state to roll out Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India?

a) Kerala

b) Andhra Pradesh

c) Sikkim

d) West Bengal

Inspired by: Sikkim to roll out Universal Basic Income

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sikkim-to-roll-out-universal-basic-income/

Q.5) Which of the following sites of Indus Valley Civilization is distinguished by its unique fire altars and “world’s earliest attested ploughed field?

a) Alamgirpur

b) Suktagendor

c) Rakhigarhi

d) Kalibangan

Inspired by: What a Harappan grave says about marriage

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/what-a-harappan-grave-says-about-marriage/

 

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