Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1) With reference to the OSIRIS-REx mission, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to study various asteroids and meteors in space.
2. It is a mission under the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
3. It will fly back samples from asteroid Bennu to Earth.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 3

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Water traces found on asteroid Bennu

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/water-traces-found-on-asteroid-bennu/

Q.2) The Golden Visa allows acquiring fast-track citizenship rights for wealthy citizens of any countries. Consider the following statements with respect to such Golden Visas:

1. A golden visa is a permanent residency visa.
2. It is issued to individuals who invest in Gold Bonds in any country providing golden visas.
3. Acquiring such visas by an Indian renounces his/her Indian Citizenship.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 3

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: Explained: Golden Visas

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-golden-visas/

Q.3)  Article 35A of the Indian Constitution empowers the J&K legislature to define the state’s “permanent residents” and their special rights and privileges. With respect to the article 35A, consider the following statements:

1. Article 35A was incorporated into the Constitution by a President order.
2. It extended Indian citizenship to the ‘State subjects’ of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. The provision mandates that no act of the legislature coming under it can be challenged for violating the Constitution or any other law of the land.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] J&K Resettlement Law

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-jk-resettlement-law/

Q.4) The Punganur, Gir, Sahiwal  are the native Indian breeds of:

a) Buffalo

b) Cow

c) Goat

d) Sheep

Inspired by: The Hindu

Q.5) The Mundle Committee recently seen in news is related to:

a) Modernization of Indian Navy

b) Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

c) GDP Back Series

d) COP 24

Inspired by: The Hindu

 

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Q.1) With reference to the UN Panel of External Auditors, consider the following statements:

1. It is the only UN panel to ensure a transparent and accurate basis for the financial decisions made by the United Nations and its Specialized Agencies.
2. India is the only Asian member of this Panel.

 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: CAG of India gets Vice-Chair of UN Panel of Auditors

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/cag-of-india-gets-vice-chair-of-un-panel-of-auditors/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to National Pension Scheme:

1. Central and Government Employees, as well as all citizens between the age of 18 to 60 can join the NPS.
2. Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is the nodal body for administration of NPS.
3. The accounts of NPS are monitored through Universal Account Number (UAN) number.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) Only 2

b) Only 3

c) Both 2 and 3

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Cabinet notifies new changes in National Pension Scheme

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/cabinet-notifies-new-changes-in-national-pension-scheme/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. A sea state is the general condition of the free surface on a large body of water—with respect to wind waves and swell at a certain location and moment.
2. For a given area the sea state is always constant.

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: Indian Navy inducts its first Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indian-navy-inducts-its-first-deep-submergence-rescue-vehicle/

Q.4) With reference to the governance of E-commerce in India, consider the following statements:

1. Presently there is no law capable of governing e-commerce in India except the FDI regulations.
2. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 protects the interests of the consumer’s grievances in e-commerce.

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] Various policies for regulation of E-Commerce

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-various-policies-for-regulation-of-e-commerce/

Q.5) Which among the following events happened earliest?

a) Swami Dayanand established Arya Samaj

b) Dinabandhu Mitra wrote Neeldarpan

c) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote Anandmath

d) Satyendranath Tagore became the first Indian to succeed in the Indian Civil Services Examination

Inspired by: CSP 2018

 

 

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Q.1) The ENSURE portal for DBT transfer is related to activities in:

a) Animal Husbandry

b) Scholarships

c) Farm Loans

d) LPG subsidy

Inspired by: [pib] “ENSURE” Portal for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-ensure-portal-for-direct-benefit-transfer-dbt/

Q.2) The PCS 1x is an initiative under:

a) Ministry of HRD

b) Ministry of Shipping

c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

d) Ministry of Science and Technology

Inspired by: [pib] PCS 1x System

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-pcs-1x-system/

Q.3) With respect to the Eco-sensitive Zones (ESZs) in India, consider the following statements:

1. ESZs are areas notified by the MoEFCC around Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.
2. The ESZs are explicitly defined under the provisions laid down by Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

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: SC directs Centre to declare area around national parks as Eco-sensitive

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sc-directs-centre-to-declare-area-around-national-parks-as-eco-sensitive/

Q.4) The Global Terrorism Index is released by:

a) Institute for Economics and Peace

b) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

c) International Peace Bureau

d) BBC

Inspired by: UN launches new framework to strengthen fight against terrorism

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/un-launches-new-framework-to-strengthen-fight-against-terrorism/

Q.5) The “Ideate for India” is an initiative of:

a) NITI Aayog

b) Ministry of HRD

c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

d) None of these

Inspired by: Ravi Shankar Prasad launches National Challenge ‘Ideate for India – creative solutions using technology’ for school students

All India Radio

 

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Q.1) Which of the following Asian countries is not a member of Commonwealth of Nations?

1. Indonesia
2. Nepal
3. Myanmar
4. Sri Lanka

Select the correct alternative:

a) 1 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 2 and 4

d) All of the above

Inspired by: Maldives applies to rejoin Commonwealth

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/maldives-applies-to-rejoin-commonwealth/

Q.2) The Noney bridge, the world’s tallest railway bridge is set to be constructed in which of the following states?

a) Nagaland

b) Manipur

c) Mizoram

d) Arunachal Pradesh

Inspired by: India’s tallest bridge pier built in Manipur

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indias-tallest-bridge-pier-built-in-manipur/

 Q.3) With reference to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), consider the following statements:

1. ISA is an intergovernmental body that oversees mining on the high seas giving the green light for commercial exploitation.
2. ISA has allowed India to explore an area in the Indian Ocean of 75,000 square kilometres.

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 plans deep dive for seabed minerals

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-plans-deep-dive-for-seabed-minerals/

Q.4) “In 1861, Lord Canning appointed him as the Archaeological Surveyor to the Government of India. He was responsible for excavations in Sarnath in 1837 and Sanchi in 1841. In 1871, he was made the first Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India.”

Which of the following person/historian is referred in the above explanatory?

a) James Prinsep

b) Alexander Cunningham

c) William Jones

d) None of these

Inspired by: The Hindu

Q.5) With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?

a) Avalokiteshvara

b) Lokesvara

c) Maitreya

d) Padmapani

Inspired by: CSP 2018

 

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Q.1) Recently the International Conference on Sustainable Water Management was held. With reference to this conference, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. The conference was organized by NITI Aayog.
2. It aims to create awareness of water-related problems at local, regional, national and international levels.

Select the correct codes from following options:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] 1st International Conference on Sustainable Water Management

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-1st-international-conference-on-sustainable-water-management/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940:

1. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) regulates the import, manufacture and sale of medicines and medical devices.
2. All the medical equipments and medicines registered under the act are certified by set the Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS)
3. Even Nebulizers and Blood Pressure monitoring devices are also included in the act.

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: Four new devices notified as drugs for regulation

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/four-new-devices-notified-as-drugs-for-regulation/

Q.3) With reference to the National Register of Citizens of India (NRC), which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

1. It is a register containing names of all genuine Indian citizens residing in the states of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur.
2. The register was first prepared after the 1951 Census of India.
3. For NRC issue, the Citizenships Act of 1955 was never amended.

Select the correct alternative:

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 2

d) Only 3

Inspired by: Centre amends rules for minorities from three nations

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-amends-rules-for-minorities-from-three-nations/

Q.4) The Talc or Talcum used in talcum powders is a metamorphized form of salts of:

a) Calcium

b) Magnesium

c) Palladium

d) None of these

Inspired by: Report on ‘toxic’ talc worries India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/report-on-toxic-talc-worries-india/

Q.5) Target 5A sometimes seen in news is related to:

a) Education

b) Food Security

c) Malnutrition

d) Gender Equality

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] She is the answer

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-she-is-the-answer/

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Q.1) With reference to the Millets Cultivation in India, consider the following statements:

1. It provides nutritional security and act as shield against nutritional deficiency especially among children and women.
2. Millets are nutritionally superior to wheat.
3. FAO will observe International Year of Millets in 2019 at India’s request.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 3

c) 1 and 2

d) All are correct

Inspired by: [pib] FAO Council approves India’s proposal to observe International Year of Millets in 2023

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-fao-council-approves-indias-proposal-to-observe-international-year-of-millets-in-2023/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the proposed Varanasi freight village:

1. The setting up of freight village in Varanasi is proposed by Asian Development Bank.
2. It will be developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).

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: Govt approves freight village in Varanasi

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-approves-freight-village-in-varanasi/

Q.3) The Sunspots are:

1. The permanent spots on the Sun’s photosphere that appears darker than the surrounding areas.
2. Sunspots usually appear in pairs of opposite magnetic polarity
3. First observed in the 1755.

Select the correct alternatives from following options:

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 3

d) Only 3

Inspired by: IISER team develops method to simulate Sunspot Cycle

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/iiser-team-develops-method-to-simulate-sunspot-cycle/

Q.4) The World Bank assisted SMART project for Agribusiness and Rural Transformation was recently launched in which of the following states?

a) Gujarat

b) Maharashtra

c) Karnataka

d) Uttar Pradesh

Inspired by: SMART project in Maharashtra villages

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/smart-project-in-maharashtra-villages/

Q.5) With reference to the Electoral Bond Scheme, which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

1. The scheme permits only natural persons to purchase bonds.
2. The bonds are available for sale from all branches of scheduled commercial banks and some select NBFCs.
3. The bond can be issued in denominations of ₹1,000, ₹10,000, ₹lakh, ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore.

Select the correct alternative from following codes:

a) Only 1

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 3

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] An invitation to corruption?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-an-invitation-to-corruption/

 

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Q.1) With respect to the World Intellectual Property Report 2018, consider the following statements:

1. China leads US in numbers of patent grants.
2. Number of patents granted to foreigners in India is always higher than that of Indians.

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: Number of patents granted by India shot up by 50% in 2017: UN

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/number-of-patents-granted-by-india-shot-up-by-50-in-2017-un/

Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Global Carbon Project (GCP):

1. It is a project undertaken by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
2. It aims to quantify global carbon emissions and their causes.
3. Established by the GCP in 2013 the Global Carbon Atlas is a tool for the visualisation of data related to the global carbon cycle.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only1

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: India fourth largest contributor to carbon emission

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-fourth-largest-contributor-to-carbon-emission/

Q.3) Exercise Hand-in-Hand is an annual bilateral military exercise of India along with:

a) Russia

b) China

c) Bangladesh

d) Saudi Arabia

Inspired by: [pib] Exercise Hand-in-Hand 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-exercise-hand-in-hand-2018/

Q.4) The Climate Risk Index (CRI) recently seen in news is released by:

a) UN Environment

b) UNFCCC

c) IPCC

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Extreme weather report suggests neighbours worse hit than India

The Indian Express

 Q.5)  The Kamsale dance recently seen in news is performed in which of the following states?

a) Kerala

b) Karnataka

c) Andhra Pradesh

d) Tamil Nadu

Inspired by: Kamsale Dance

The Hindu

 

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Q.1) With reference to the second phase implementation of the Soil Health Card Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. A systematic database is to be constructed with GPS enabled soil sampling under the SHC Scheme.
2. SHC will include details of micro-nutrients as well.
3. It will include village level soil testing labs.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 2

c) 1 and 3

d) All of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Soil Health Cards (SHC) for optimal utilization of fertilizers

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-soil-health-cards-shc-for-optimal-utilization-of-fertilizers/

Q.2) Consider the following statements:

1. The micro satellite ExseedSAT1 is the first Indian satellite built in the private sector to go into space launched by PSLV.
2. It is useful for weather forecast and monitoring purposes to prevent floods.

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: Micro satellite ExseedSAT1 launched to space

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/micro-satellite-exseedsat1-launched-to-space/

Q.3) Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. With reference to Amateur Radio Licensing in India, consider the following statements:

1. Presently there is no cap of regulations over the licensing of amateur radios in India.
2. Indian government has waived the need for security clearances for amateur radios.

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: Micro satellite ExseedSAT1 launched to space

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/micro-satellite-exseedsat1-launched-to-space/

Q.4) The India Water Impact Summit recently seen in news is organised by:

a) NITI Aayog

b) National Mission for Clean Ganga

c) National Waterways Authority of India

d) None

Inspired by: India Water Impact Summit 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-water-impact-summit-2018/

Q.5) With respect to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

1. The organisation is not an agency of the United Nations, but cooperates both on policy and practical issues.
2. It has its seat in Geneva, Switzerland.
3. India is a founding member of OPCW.

Select the correct alternative from following codes:

a) 2 and 3

b) Only 2

c) Only 3

d) None of the above

Inspired by: India calls for constructive engagement to review OPCW

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-calls-for-constructive-engagement-to-review-opcw/

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Q.1) With reference to the Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX), which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It is a combat exercise held jointly by the Indian Army along with US Army.
2. It is held every year.

Select the correct alternative from the following codes:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/theatre-level-readiness-and-operational-exercise-tropex/

Q.2) The Soyuz manned mission to International Space Station (ISS) has recently took off. With respect to the Soyuz, consider the following statements:

1. The Soyuz is the only means of reaching the ISS.
2. It is originally a part of Russia’s moon landing project.
3. The recent Soyuz mission to ISS is also collaborated by USA.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3

c) Only 2

d) All are correct

Inspired by: Soyuz: first manned mission to ISS since October failure

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/soyuz-first-manned-mission-to-iss-since-october-failure/

Q.3) Consider the following statements with reference to the GSAT-11 satellite:

1. It is heaviest satellite ever built by ISRO.
2. It was launched through the GSLV MK III.
3. It is launched to provide high-speed Internet data services at the rate of 100 Gbps to Indian users.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) 1 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 2

d) Only 3

Inspired by: India’s heaviest satellite GSAT-11 is aloft in space from Kourou

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indias-heaviest-satellite-gsat-11-is-aloft-in-space-from-kourou/

Q.4) Which of the following countries is/are leading producer of crude oil amongst OPEC countries?

a) UAE

b) Saudi Arabia

c) Qatar

d) Kuwait

Inspired by: Why Qatar has left OPEC, and how the decision will impact oil prices, India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/why-qatar-has-left-opec-and-how-the-decision-will-impact-oil-prices-india/

Q.5) The Rajiv Kumar Committee recently seen in news is related to:

a) Sale of domestic oil and gas field

b) Allocation of Coal fields

c) Natural gas exploration

d) Floating Solar Plants

Inspired by: LiveMint

 

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Q.1) Recently the NASA spacecraft Osiris-Rex has reached its space destination to study ‘Bennu’. The Bennu is a:

a) Comet

b) Dwarf Planet

c) Asteroid

d) Black Hole

Inspired by: NASA’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft arrives at asteroid Bennu

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasas-osiris-rex-spacecraft-arrives-at-asteroid-bennu/

Q.2) With reference to the Maternity Benefit Amendment Act, 2017, consider the following statements:

1. This act applies to all organisations with 10 or more employees,
2. It has made it mandatory for every organisation with 50 or more employees to have a crèche.

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: Central guidelines for crèches at workplaces

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/central-guidelines-for-creches-at-workplaces/

Q.3) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

1. Harrod Domar Model – 1^st FYP
2. Feldman-Mahalnobis Model – 2^nd FYP
3. Brahmananda-Vakil Model – 3^rd FYP

Select the correct alternative:

a)All are correct

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Make planning fashionable again

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-make-planning-fashionable-again/

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to CIMON, the 1st tobot with Artificial Intelligence to Fly in Space:

1. It is developed by NASA.
2. The AI system to this robot is provided by Microsoft.

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: AI Robot CIMON Debuts at International Space Station

Space.com

Q.5) The Kandhamal Turmeric recently seen news in context for getting GI tag belongs to which of the following states?

a) Maharashtra

b) Chhattisgarh

c) Odisha

d) Madhya Pradesh

Inspired by: Kandhamal Haldi likely to get GI tag

The Hindu

 

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