Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. In Assam, the tea gardens follow a different time zone, known as Tea Garden Time or Bagan Time which is one hour ahead of IST.
2. Any organisations, companies, factories, educational institutions, PSU, state governments can fix work hours based on their geographic location.

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: Government rejects separate time zone for NE States

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Q.2) The report titled “Climate Vulnerability Assessment for Himalayan Region” is released by:

a) NITI Aayog

b) MoEFCC

c) IUCN India

d) None of the above

Inspired by: NE and Himalayan states stare at climate risk

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ne-and-himalayan-states-stare-at-climate-risk/

Q.3) Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India case is related to:

a) Transgender Persons Rights

b) Right to Privacy

c) Triple Talaq

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] On a shaky foundation

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-on-a-shaky-foundation/

Q.4) The InfraInvex—an index that tracks the development and investment attractiveness of the infrastructure sector is released by:

a) CRISIL

b) FICCI

c) ASSOCHAM

d) NITI Aayog

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Policy tweaks for investment in airports and roads

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-policy-tweaks-for-investment-in-airports-and-roads/

Q.5) Consider the following statements:

1. Graphene is a carbon material that is one atom thick.
2. It is a good conductor of electricity.
3. It can be used in water filtration and purification.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3

b) Only 1

c) Only 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Down to Earth

 

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Q.1) Which of the following sites is not included in the Diamond Triangle of Buddhism in Odisha?

a) Niyamgiri

b) Udaygiri

c) Ratnagiri

d) Lalitgiri

Inspired by: Buddhist site museum at Lalitgiri Odisha

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/buddhist-site-museum-at-lalitgiri-odisha/

Q.2) With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world? (CSP 2018)

a) Avalokiteshvara

b) Amitabha

c) Maitreya

d) Padmapani

Inspired by: Buddhist site museum at Lalitgiri Odisha

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/buddhist-site-museum-at-lalitgiri-odisha/

Q.3) Which of the following is/are the basic elements of the Carnatic music?

1. Sruti
2. Nritta
3. Swara
4. Raga
5. Tala

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1, 2, 3, 4

b) 2, 3, 4, 5

c) 1, 3, 4, 5

d) All of the above

Inspired by: India’s first music museum to be set up in Thiruvaiyaru

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indias-first-music-museum-to-be-set-up-in-thiruvaiyaru/

Q.4) The saints Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Syama Sastri are associated with which of the following art forms?

1. Bharat Natyam
2. Carnatic Music
3. Sangam Literature
4. None of the above

Inspired by: India’s first music museum to be set up in Thiruvaiyaru

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indias-first-music-museum-to-be-set-up-in-thiruvaiyaru/

Q.5) The Hongyun Project recently seen in news is related to:

a) CRISPR gene editing

b) In-flight Internet

c) Global Wifi Network

d) Solar Mission

Inspired by: China launches first satellite for space-based broadband project

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/china-launches-first-satellite-for-space-based-broadband-project/

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Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. India is a signatory to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide .
2. Article V of the Convention obligates all contracting parties to enact within their respective constitutions the necessary legislation to give effect to the provisions of the Convention.
3. India has not ratified the convention yet.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 2

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A duty great and grave

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-duty-great-and-grave/

Q.2) Recently the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) was established at:

a) Vishakhapatnam

b) Mumbai

c) Kolkata

d) None of these

Inspired by: [pib] Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-information-fusion-centre-indian-ocean-region-ifc-ior/

Q.3) Which of the following is not a targeted beneficiary of the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme?

a) Landless Labourer

b) Fishermen

c) Share-croppers

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Odisha’s KALIA to attack poverty

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/odishas-kalia-to-attack-poverty/

Q.4) Consider the following statements about the GST Council:

1. It is a constitutional body for making recommendations to the Union and State Government on issues related to Goods and Service Tax.
2. Article 304 of the constitution provides for the establishment of GST Council.
3. GST council shall only decide the dates from which GST should be levied on Petroleum products.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 2

d) Only 3

Inspired by: GST rate cut slashed on 20+ items

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/gst-rate-cut-slashed-on-20-items/

Q.5) The Death Watch Data, a report on killings of media persons worldwide is released by:

a) International Press Institute

b) Red Cross International

c) Reporters Without Borders

d) Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corporation

Inspired by: Press freedom under attack around the world in 2018: Death Watch Data

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/press-freedom-under-attack-around-the-world-in-2018-death-watch-data/

 

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Q.1) With reference to the National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), consider the following statements:

1. It is a constituent Board of the Quality Council of India.
2. It is responsible for accreditation of certification/inspection bodies as per applicable international standards under an international system of equivalence.
3. NABCB accreditation helps eliminate technical barriers to trade and facilitates export of Indian products in world market.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) Only 2

Inspired by: [pib] NABCB Accreditation Secures Recognition in Asia- Pacific Region

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-nabcb-accreditation-secures-recognition-in-asia-pacific-region/

Q.2) According to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index 2018, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The index is prepared by NITI Aayog only.
2. It spans of all 17 SDGs.
3. Kerala and Himachal Pradesh are most progressive among all states.

Select the correct codes from following alternatives:

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 only

d) 3 only

Inspired by: [pib] NITI Aayog Releases SDG India Index, 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-niti-aayog-releases-sdg-india-index-2018/

Q.3) With reference to the Consumer Protection Bill, 2018, which of the given statements is incorrect?

a) The bill does not define any of the consumer rights.

b) It includes right to seek redressal against unfair or restrictive trade practices or unscrupulous exploitation of consumers; and the right to consumer awareness.

c) It envisages provisions for product liability action on account of harm caused to consumers due to a defective product or by a deficiency in services.

d) It empowers to bar a person from endorsing the product or service of a misleading advertisement for up to a year.

Inspired by: Explained: Consumer Protection Bill, 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-consumer-protection-bill-2018/

Q.4) The Cassini–Huygens probe of NASA is related to the study of:

a) Jupiter

b) Sunspots

c) Saturn Ring

d) Moon

Inspired by: Times of India

Q.5) With reference to the Portuguese rule in India, consider the following statements:

1. Portuguese were the first to colonize parts of India and were the last to leave.
2. Operation Vijay was launched to annexe Portuguese territories in independent India.

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:  India.com

 

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Q.1) The iGOT Programme recently seen in news is an initiative related to:

a) Entrepreneurship

b) Training of Govt. employees

c) Skill Education

d) Women Empowerment

Inspired by: [pib] Integrated Government Online Training Programme (iGOT)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-integrated-government-online-training-programme-igot/

Q.2) With reference to the motor vehicles certification agency ICAT (International Centre for Automotive Technology), consider the following statements:

1. ICAT is located at Detroit in USA.
2. It is the premier certification agency authorized by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) for providing testing and certification services to the vehicle and component manufacturers in India and abroad.

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: [pib] ICAT Certification

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-icat-certification/

Q.3) With reference to the conservation of Asiatic Lion in India, consider the following statements

1. The MoEFCC has launched the “Asiatic Lion Conservation Project” in 2015.
2. It will be a sub-scheme under Development of Wildlife Habitat (CSS-DWH)
3. The contribution ratio will be 60:40 of Central and State share.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 3

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Asiatic Lion Conservation Project

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

Q.4) India’s first ever States’ Start-up Ranking 2018 were recently released by:

a) NITI Aayog

b) Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion

c) Ministry of MSMEs

d) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Inspired by: [pib] States’ Startup Ranking 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-states-startup-ranking-2018/

Q.5) The Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) Scheme recently seen in news is an initiative of:

a) West Bengal

b) Odisha

c) Chhattisgarh

d) Andhra Pradesh

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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Q.1) With reference to the ISRO’s unmanned Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), consider the following statements:

1. ISRO has successfully carried out the first experimental mission in 2016.
2. The prototype is scaled to one-fifth of its actual size.
3. The ISRO model of RLV can be launched in lower Earth orbit.

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: [pib] Reusable Rocket Technology

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-reusable-rocket-technology/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to E-Drishti Software:

1. It is software to check punctuality of railways.
2. It has been developed by National Informatics Centre.

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] E-Drishti Software

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-e-drishti-software/

Q.3) Recently the United States of America has pulled out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. With reference to the INF treaty, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It was a treaty between the US and Soviet Union only.
2. It prohibited the countries to develop, produce, possess or deploy any ground-based ballistic and cruise missiles that have a range between 500 and 5,500 km.
3. It exempts the air-launched and sea-based missile systems in the same range.

Select the correct alternatives from following options:

a) Only 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) All are correct

Inspired by: US confirms pull out from INF treaty

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/us-confirms-pull-out-from-inf-treaty/

Q.4) The Reserved Forests in India are explicitly defined by the:

a) Indian Forest Act, 1927

b) Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, 1999

c) Both (a) and (b)

d) Neither (a) nor (b)

Inspired by: Centre to give Indian Forest Act a facelift

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-to-give-indian-forest-act-a-facelift/

Q.5) The drug Isotretinoin is used in the treatment of:

a) Skin Infections

b) Leukaemia

c) TB

d) Malaria

Inspired by: CDSCO issues safety guidelines for Isotretinoin

The Hindu

 

 

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Q.1) Which of the following pairs about the Paris Agreement, 2015 is/are correctly matched?

1. Article 4: Pledges
2. Article 6: Carbon markets
3. Article 9: Climate finance

Select the correct code from following alternatives:

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] What’s in climate change Rulebook

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-whats-in-climate-change-rulebook/

Q.2) The recently erupted Mount Soputan is situated in which of the following countries?

a) Philippines

b) Papua New Guinea

c) Indonesia

d) Laos

Inspired by: Volcano erupts in Indonesia

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/volcano-erupts-in-indonesia/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. The American Civil War broke out in 1861-65 reverted British to export cotton from India.
2. The Bowreah Mills, India’s first cotton mill was started in 1818 in Ahmedabad.
3. India is a leading exporter of textiles and has largest number of mills.

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: How India fuelled slavery with the export of cotton

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/how-india-fuelled-slavery-with-the-export-of-cotton/

Q.4) The Pacific Ring of fire lie along the borders of which of the following tectonic plates?

1. Pacific and Indo-Australian Plates
2. Pacific and Cocos Plates
3. Pacific and Eurasian Plate

Select the correct alternatives:

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) 1 only

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Volcano erupts in Indonesia

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/volcano-erupts-in-indonesia/

Q.5) Rajkumar Shukla, Brajkishore Prasad and Anugrah Narayan Sinha are associated with Mahatma Gandhi during which of the following National Movement?

a) Kheda Satyagrah

b) Champaran Satyagrah

c) Rowlatt Act Agitation

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Issue of commemorative Postage Stamp on Rajkumar Shukla

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Q.1) With reference to the Kanchenjunga Landscape, consider the following statements:

1. The Kanchenjunga Landscape is a trans-boundary region spread across Nepal, India, Tibet and Bhutan.
2. Most of its part lies in Nepal.

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: India, Nepal, Bhutan plan joint task force to protect wildlife

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-nepal-bhutan-plan-joint-task-force-to-protect-wildlife/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to NASA’s HiRISE mission:

1. It is a camera on board of the NASA’s InSight mission on Mars.
2. It consists of a 0.5 m aperture reflecting telescope, the largest so far of any deep space 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: NASA’s HiRISE photographs Mars InSight lander from space

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasas-hirise-photographs-mars-insight-lander-from-space/

Q.3) With reference to the RISE Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative under Ministry of HRD.
2. It aims to lend low-cost funds to government higher educational institutions.
3. The scheme does not include School Education and Medical Education institutions.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 2

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] IMPRESS scheme launched to promote Social Science Research in the country

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-impress-scheme-launched-to-promote-social-science-research-in-the-country/

Q.4) Which of the following is/are included as beneficiaries under the PM Ujjwala Yojana?

1. Forest dwellers
2. Beneficiaries of Antyodaya Anna Yojana
3. Tea & Ex-Tea Garden Tribes
4. People residing in Islands / river islands

Select the correct alternatives from following options:

a) 1 and 2

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 2 and 4

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Expansion of beneficiaries list under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-expansion-of-beneficiaries-list-under-pradhan-mantri-ujjwala-yojana/

Q.5) With reference to the Bhasha Sangam Programme, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Culture under the Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat initiative.
2. It aims to familiarize every child with simple dialogues in all the 22 languages under Schedule VIII of the Constitution of India.

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] Bhasha Sangam Programme

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-bhasha-sangam-programme/

 

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Q.1) With reference to the Global Stocktake (GST), one of the agendas under COP-24, consider the following statements:

1. The GST refers to a periodic appraisal by countries on where the world stands vis-à-vis emissions and what more needs to be done.
2. It would form the basis for countries taking the call on increasing their emission cuts.
3. It works on the sidelines of Article 14 of the Paris Agreement which addresses equity amongst developed and developing nations.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] Outcome of 24th Session of Conference of Parties

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-outcome-of-24th-session-of-conference-of-parties/

Q.2) The Talanoa Dialogue sometimes seen in news is related to:

a) Climate Change

b) Chemical Weapons

c) NATO

d) Animal Trafficking

Inspired by: [pib] Outcome of 24th Session of Conference of Parties

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-outcome-of-24th-session-of-conference-of-parties/

Q.3) Recently India’s very first Railway University the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI) was set up in which of the following states?

a) Madhya Pradesh

b) Gujarat

c) Rajasthan

d) West Bengal

Inspired by: India’s 1st Railway University dedicated to nation

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indias-1st-railway-university-dedicated-to-nation/

Q.4) The Trans Regional Maritime Network (T-RMN) is a white shipping agreement for exchange of prior information on the movement and identity of commercial non-military merchant vessels.

With reference to the T-RMN, which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

1. The T-RMN agreement is steered by the US.
2. India is a signatory to the T-RMN agreement.

Select the correct alternatives from following codes:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Navy to helm centre on maritime security

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/navy-to-helm-centre-on-maritime-security/

Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to the satellite GSAT-7A:

1. It is the first satellite built primarily for military purposes.
2. Indian Airforce will be the most beneficial amongst all three services.

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: ISRO’s GSAT-7A to add more heft to Air Force

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/isros-gsat-7a-to-add-more-heft-to-air-force/

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Q.1) The ICESat-2 recently seen in news is an initiative related to:

a) Studying polar regions of Moon

b) Study of Arctic and Antarctic

c) Traces if water on Mars

d) None

Inspired by: NASA’s ICESat-2 maps Antarctic ice sheet melting: Study

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasas-icesat-2-maps-antarctic-ice-sheet-melting-study/

Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) adjudicates on disputes to protect the interests of service providers and consumers of the telecom sector.
2. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act 1997 was amended to establish adjudication powers for TRAI.

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: Telecom tribunal scraps TRAI predatory pricing norms

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/telecom-tribunal-scraps-trai-predatory-pricing-norms/

Q.3) The proposed National Medical Devices Promotion Council (NMDPC) will be an agency under:

a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

b) Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises

c) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

d )None of the above

Inspired by: Govt to set up National Medical Devices Promotion Council

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-to-set-up-national-medical-devices-promotion-council/

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to Groundwater extraction in India:

1. India is the largest user of ground water in the world.
2. The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) is the nodal agency for regulation of groundwater use in India.
3. The CGWA is constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act of 1986.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 1

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] Revised Guidelines for Ground Water Extraction

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-revised-guidelines-for-ground-water-extraction/

Q.5) With reference to the ECO Niwas Samhita, consider the following statements:

1. It has been launched by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
2. It promotes energy efficiency in design and construction of all government offices and buildings.

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] ECO Niwas Samhita 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-eco-niwas-samhita-2018/

 

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