Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1) With reference to India’s first engine-less train, Train 18, consider the following statements:

1. It is a self-propelled engine-less train.
2. It is 100% manufactured under Make in India Project.
3. It is faster than Shatabdi Express.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: India’s first engine-less train set to hit tracks

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Q.2) With reference to the Currency Manipulator List by the US, consider the following statements:

1. As one of the criteria, a country should have bilateral trade surplus with the US is one that is at least $20 billion.
2. Presently India, China, Japan, South Korea, Germany and Switzerland are designated in this list.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: How a country gets a currency manipulator tag

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Q.3) The Malik Mazhar Sultan case is related to:

a) Setting up of Fast Track Courts

b) Speedy trial of Rape Cases

c) Vacancy of Judges

d) Pendency of Cases

Inspired by: SC fast-tracks judge selection process

Times of India

Q.4) World Development Information Day is instituted by:

a) United Nations

b) WTO

c) World Bank

d) IMF

Inspired by: World Development Information Day: Why is it important?

India Today

Q.5) Which of the following best describes the term “Merchant Discount Rate” sometimes seen in news?

a) The incentive given by a bank to a merchant for accepting payments through debit cards pertaining to that bank.

b) The amount paid back by banks to their customers when they use debit cards for financial transactions for purchasing goods or services.

c) The charge to a merchant by a bank for accepting payments from his customers through the bank’s debit cards.

d) The incentive given by the Government to merchants for promoting digital payments by their customers through Point of Sale (PoS) machine and debit cards.

Inspired by: CSP 2018

 

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) Award 2018:

1. India’s Unnayan Banka and Unified Agriculture Markets initiatives have won the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) award 2018.
2. CAPAM International Innovations Awards (IIA) is held bi-annually.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] India wins Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management Award, 2018

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Q.2) Which of the following ministries/department is the nodal agency for National Indicator Framework (NIF) for monitoring of SDGs?

a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

b) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

c) Ministry of Home Affairs

d) NITI Aayog

Inspired by: [pib] Cabinet approves National Monitoring Framework on Sustainable Development Goals

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Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF):

1. It seeks to provide concessional finance to State Governments / UTs and State entities, cooperatives, individuals and entrepreneurs etc. for investment in activities of fisheries development.
2. All scheduled commercial banks shall be the only Loaning Entities.

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] Creation of Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF)

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Q.4) With reference to the Mammals of India (MaOI) Repository, consider the following statements:

1. MaOI is a repository of Genes of all the mammals found in India.
2. It is organized and maintained by National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS).

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: Citizen-Science Repository of Indian mammals

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/citizen-science-repository-of-indian-mammals/

Q.5) With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:

1. It is a song and dance performance.
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1, 2 and 3.

b) 1 and 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1 only

Inspired by: CSP 2017

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Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Bharat Operating System Solutions (simply put BOSS Os):

1. It is an indigenously developed Linux Operating System developed by CDAC.
2. It is more secured against hacking and espionage activities than Windows Operating System.

Which of the given statement is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] At digital war

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Q.2) The Bharat Stage Emission Standards are inspired from:

a) European Union

b) United States of America

c) Australia

d) United Kingdom

Inspired by: SC bans sale of BS-IV vehicles from 2020

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Q.3) Invest India is the national investment promotion and facilitation agency of India and acts as the first point of reference for investors in India.

With reference to the Invest India, Which of the following statements is not correct?

a) It is a joint venture company between the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) and other investors.

b) DIPP owns the largest stakes in Invest India.

c) It provides sector-specific and state-specific information to a foreign investor, assists in expediting regulatory approvals, and offers hand-holding services.

d) It assists Indian investors to make informed choices about investment opportunities overseas.

Inspired by: Invest India wins UN award for excellence in promoting investments in sustainable development

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/invest-india-wins-un-award-for-excellence-in-promoting-investments-in-sustainable-development/

Q.4) Which of the following articles provides ground for disqualification of Member Parliament or State Legislature?

a) Article 102 and 191

b) Article 100 and 189

c) Article 118 and 213

d) Article 105 and 204

Inspired by: Disqualification of T.N. MLAs upheld

The Hindu

Q.5) Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of Stat Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?

a) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women

b) Participation of workers in the management of industries

c) Right to work, education and public assistance

d) Securing living wage and human conditions of work to workers

Inspired by: CSP 2017

 

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Q.1) With reference to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, consider the following statements:

1. It is a multilateral nuclear arms control agreement of the cold war era.
2. It is a part of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty of the UN.
3. It aims to ban the development, testing and possession of short and medium range ground-launched nuclear missiles with a range of 500-5,000 km.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 3

d) All are correct

Inspired by: U.S. to pull out of Russia missile pact

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Q.2) Which of the following is the largest amongst the Lakshadweep Islands?

a) Andrott

b) Bangaram

c) Agatti

d) Bangaram

Inspired by: [pib] 3rd Decadal International Year of Reefs-2018

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Q.3) Consider the following pairs regarding chemical compounds used in fire crackers and colors emitted:

1. Red -Strontium salts
2. Yellow -Sodium salts
3. Green -Barium salts
4. Blue -Copper salts

Which of the given pairs is/are correctly matched?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 4

c) 2, 3, 4

d) All are correct

Inspired by: SC moves to make festivals less noisy

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Q.4) Direct Tax is a tax levied directly on a taxpayer who pays it to the Government and cannot pass it on to someone else. Which of the following is not an example of direct tax?

1. Income Tax
2. Estate Tax
3. Wealth Tax

Select the correct codes from following options:

a) Only 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] In the net: on direct tax base

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Q.5) Druzhba III is a bilateral military exercise between which of the following countries?

a) China and Russia

b) South Korea and Russia

c) Russia and Pakistan

d) Ukraine and NATO

Inspired by: Economic Times

 

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

1. Adinath is the first Tirthankara of Jainism.
2. He along with Arishtamneni finds mention in Rig-Veda.
3. He is represented by the sign of Bull whereas Mahavira is symbolized as Lion.

Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] Vishwashanti Ahimsa Sammelan

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Q.2) With reference to the Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali Campaign, consider the following statements:

1. It is a pan-India campaign aimed to minimize air pollution the Diwali festive period.
2. Under this initiative, all coloured and noise making crackers are completely banned throughout the country.

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] “Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali” campaign

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-harit-diwali-swasth-diwali-campaign/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. The nuclear fusion reaction is a reaction where mass is directly converted into energy.
2. On Sun, there is a nuclear fusion of hydrogen isotopes into Helium which releases tremendous amount of Heat.
3. Individual fission reaction is more energetic than fusion reaction.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 and 3

d) Only 2

Inspired by: 27th Fusion Energy Conference begins in Gandhinagar

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Q.4) Yash Pal Committee recommendations are related to:

a) E-learning facilities for school going children

b) Vocational education during schooling

c) Reducing academic burden of school going children

d) Curriculum revision of Schooling

Inspired by: Experts’ group to cut schoolbag weight formed, court told

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Q.5) The term Third Pole is often seen in news. Consider the following statements with respect to the thid pole:

1. Third Pole is a region in Asia with the world’s third-largest store of ice
2. The region encompasses the Himalaya-Hindu Kush mountain ranges, the Tibetan Plateau along with the Siberia region of Russia.

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: China’s melting glacier draws tourists amid climate worries

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Q.1) The ADMM-Plus is a platform for ASEAN and its eight Dialogue Partners to strengthen security and defence cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the ASEAN region.

Which of the following is not a member of the ADMM Plus?

a) Republic of Korea

b) Russian Federation

c) United States

d) All are members of ADMM+

Inspired by: [pib] ASEAN Defence Ministers Meet, Singapore

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-asean-defence-ministers-meet-singapore/

Q.2) The ‘Cope India’ Air Exercise is a bilateral exercise of India with which of the following countries?

a) US

b) Japan

c) Russia

d) UK

Inspired by: India, Japan, U.S. plan joint air exercise

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Q.3) The BepiColombo is a joint mission of the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to which of the following planet?

a) Moon

b) Venus

c) Mercury

d) Ryugu Asteroid

Inspired by: Mission Mercury: How will twin probes reach there, and why?

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Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Article 3 of the Constitution of India:

1. A state by itself can alter its name but not the geographical boundary.
2. A bill for the purpose can be introduced in the either house on recommendation of the President of India.

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: Renaming Bengal runs into MHA hurdle

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Q.5) The Migingo Island in the African continent wad recently seen in news is located in:

a) Lake Edward

b) Lake Victoria

c) Lake Malawi

d) Lake Tanganyika

Inspired by: An African island’s troubled waters

The Hindu

 

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Q.1) Consider the following statements about Prakriti Programme:

1. It is an initiative of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE).
2. It involves students of Navodaya and Kendriya Vidyalayas to learn practical skills for judicious use of resources and environment conservation

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: ICFRE signs two MoUs for Prakriti Programme

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Q.2) With reference to the NCR RASTA mobile application of the North Central Railways, consider the following statements:

1. The app is for the use of railway officers and staff and has exact mapping of all railway assets.
2. It will enable railway staff to reach desired asset using Google Navigation in case of any emergency.

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: North Central Railways launches apps for its employees, passengers

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Q.3) Recently the Azad Hind Government (AHG) has completed 75 years of its establishment. With reference to the AHG consider the following statements:

1. The idea of setting up of Indian government in exile was first incepted by Rash Behari Bose.
2. It was established in Malaya in with monetary, military and political assistance from Imperial Japan.
3. It had no territory under their jurisdiction.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) None are correct.

Inspired by: [pib] 75th Year of Establishment of Azad Hind Government

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-75th-year-of-establishment-of-azad-hind-government/

Q.4) India’s first Bitcoin ATM kiosk was recently set up in:

a) Pune

b) Bengaluru

c) Chennai

d) Hyderabad

Inspired by: XX hosts India’s first bitcoin ATM

Times of India

Q.5) The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for:

a) the participation of workers in the management of industries.

b) arbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes.

c) an intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute.

d) a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.

Inspired by: CSP 2017

 

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Q.1) The term “Hyperion” related to space was recently seen in news is a:

a) Multi object Spectrograph

b) Artificial Moon

c) Artificial Sun

d) Super Galaxy

Inspired by: Largest galaxy cluster in early universe found

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Q.2) Exercise Dharma Guardian is a joint military exercise between India and which of the following countries?

a) Nepal

b) Mauritius

c) Japan

d) Indonesia

Inspired by: [pib] Exercise Dharma Guardian- 2018

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-exercise-dharma-guardian-2018/

 

Q.3) The earliest fossil record of complex animals with mineralized skeletal remains are found in:

a) Carboniferous Period

b) Cambrian Period

c) Devonian Period

d) Jurassic Period

Inspired by: Ancient rocks in India give clues to early life

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Q.4) With reference to the geographical extent of the Indian Standard Time (IST), consider the following statements:

1. The IST is maintained by the office of Ministry of Earth Sciences.
2. India’s easternmost and westernmost corners are differed by two hours of daylight time from the geographic perspective.
3. For demarcating another time zone within India, the Siliguri Corridor or Chickens neck is the most suitable area.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 only

d) None of these

Inspired by: Should India have two time zones? National timekeeper adds new arguments

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Q.5) The “Ghost Gears” are recently seen in news refers to:

a) Abandoned ship wreckage

b) Submerged Fishing gears

c) Thick deposit of oil spills

d) Plastic debris patch in the ocean

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Unclogging our oceans

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Q.1) Swastha Bharat Yatra recently seen in news is organised by:

a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

b) Ministry of Women and Child Development

c) NITI Aayog

d) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Inspired by: ‘Swastha Bharat Yatra’ campaign to create awareness about safe food

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/swastha-bharat-yatra-campaign-to-create-awareness-about-safe-food/

Q.2) With reference to the Drinking Water Disinfection System “Oneer ”, which of the given statements is/are correct?

1. It is an indigenous system developed by CSIR-IITR.
2. It can economically eliminate all disease causing pathogens such as virus, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and cyst.
3. It is capable of providing safe drinking water as per National and International standards prescribed for potable water by BIS and WHO.

Select the correct codes:

a) All are correct

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 2

d) 2 and 3

Inspired by: [pib] CSIR develops affordable Water Disinfection System “OneerTM”

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-csir-develops-affordable-water-disinfection-system-oneertm/

 

Q.3) With reference to the outbreak of Zika Virus, consider the following statements:

1. It is a viral infection caused by the vector Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also spreads dengue and Chikungunya.
2. It is non-communicable disease but only gets transferred from the pregnant lady to her child during gestation.

Which of the given statement is/are not correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Explained: How Zika spreads, and harms

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-how-zika-spreads-and-harms/

 

Q.4) Consider the following statements with respect to the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM):

1. It is an intergovernmental process established in 1996 to foster dialogue and cooperation between Asia and Europe.
2. It comprises of all members of EU and SAARC and ASEAN.

Which of the given statement is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: [pib] 12th ASEM Summit

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-12th-asem-summit/

 

Q.5) Who among the following were the founders of the “Hind Mazdoor Sabha” established in 1948?

a) Krislum Pillai, E.M.S. Namboodiripad and K.C. George

b) Jayaprakash Narayan, Deen Dayal Upadhyay and M.N. Roy

c) P. Ramaswamylyer, K. Kamaraj and VeeresalingamPantulu

d) Ashok Mehta, T.S. Ramanulam and G.G. Mehta

 

Inspired by: CSP 2018

 

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Q.1) With reference to the reporting of sexual offences under Section 19 of the POCSO Act, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The POCSO Act does not provide for any period of limitation for reporting the child sexual offences.
2. Any victim, at any age, can complain the sexual abuse faced by him/her as a child.
3. The POCSO Act, 2012 defines a child as any person below the age of 16 years.

Select the correct codes from the following options:

a) All are correct

b) Only 1

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

Inspired by: [pib] A Victim of Child Sexual Abuse can file a complaint at any time irrespective of his/her present age

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Q.2) ‘Ask Disha’ (Digital Interaction to Seek Help Anytime) is a:

a) Digital SHE-box

b) Online counselling against suicide

c) Chat bot for IRCTC Services

d) Portal for Whistle blowers

Inspired by: IRCTC launches ‘Ask Disha’ AI chat bot

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/irctc-launches-ask-disha-ai-chat-bot/

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements about #Self4Society App:

1. It is an online platform aimed to create better synergies among so many CSR and other initiatives.
2. It is developed by MyGov.

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. to launch app to rope in volunteers

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-to-launch-app-to-rope-in-volunteers/

 

Q.4) With reference to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which of the given statements is/are not correct?

a) It is an instant real-time payment system developed by RBI facilitating inter-bank transactions.

b) The interface is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India itself.

c) A user can send money to bank account mapped using Aadhaar number.

d) Multiple bank accounts can be handled using UPI

Inspired by: UPI to facilitate interoperability among prepaid payment instruments

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/upi-to-facilitate-interoperability-among-prepaid-payment-instruments/

 

Q.5) Which of the following multilateral body/organisation is associated with the publication of Global Innovation Index?

a) World Intellectual Property Organization

b) World Economic Forum

c) World Bank

d) International Investment Bank (IIB)

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] India’s abysmal human capital development

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-indias-abysmal-human-capital-development/

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