Category: Prelims Daily

Q.1)  Udyam Abhilasha, the Entrepreneurship Awareness Campaign is launched by-

a) NITI Aayog

b) SIDBI

c) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

d) Ministry of HRD

Inspired by: [pib] Udyam Abhilasha

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-udyam-abhilasha/

Q.2) MASCOT the first robot to land on the surface of an asteroid is launched by:

a) ISRO and NASA

b) Japanese space agency- JAXA

c) European Space Agency

d) Russian Federal Space Agency

Inspired by: Japan drops new robot on asteroid

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/japan-drops-new-robot-on-asteroid/

Q.3) The Quintero One, a product recently launched is the name of an:

a) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

b) Hyperloop Passenger Capsule

c) Fastest Bullet Train

d) Largest Turboprop Aircraft

Inspired by: ‘1,200 km/hour’: World’s first Hyperloop passenger capsule unveiled

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/1200-km-hour-worlds-first-hyperloop-passenger-capsule-unveiled/

Q.4) With reference to the Mission Gange Rafting Expedition, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The mission is partnered by NITI Aayog.
2. It will begin from Gangotri and conclude in the Bay of Bengal.
3. It will be led by the first Indian woman to scale Mount Everest Ms. Bachendri Pal.

Select the correct codes:

a) All are correct.

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) 3 only

Inspired by: [pib] Rafting expedition “Mission Gange”

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-rafting-expedition-mission-gange/

 

Q.5) Global Skills Park (GSP) to be established in Madhya Pradesh is set to be financed by:

a) BRICS Bank

b) Asian Development Bank

c) World Bank

d) None of these.

Inspired by: [pib] India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign up for India’s First Global Skills Park

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-and-asian-development-bank-adb-sign-up-for-indias-first-global-skills-park/

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Q.1) With reference to RE-INVESTMENT, consider the following statements:

1. It is an initiative of NITI Aayog.
2. RE-Invest is a global platform to explore strategies for development and deployment of renewables.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] PM inaugurates first assembly of the International Solar Alliance

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-pm-inaugurates-first-assembly-of-the-international-solar-alliance/

Q.2) With reference to the Karnataka Good Samaritan and Medical Professional (Protection and Regulation during Emergency Situations) Bill 201, consider the following statements:

1. The legislation aims to give protection to good Samaritans and ensure immediate medical assistance for road accident victims within the ‘golden hour’.
2. It also makes it mandatory for all government and private hospitals to give first aid to accident victims
3. It covers the costs of “running around to courts and police stations” and grants the “Samaritans” exemption from repeated attendance in courts.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

a) 2 and 3

b) Only 2

c) Only 3

d) None of the these

Inspired by: President gives assent to India’s first good Samaritan Bill

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/president-gives-assent-to-indias-first-good-samaritan-bill/

Q.3) Global Geoparks Network (GGN) is an initiative of:

a) WWF

b) IUCN

c) UNESCO

d) UNEP

Inspired by: Geological Survey chooses heritage locations in Maharashtra and Karnataka for UNESCO site status

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/geological-survey-chooses-heritage-locations-in-maharashtra-and-karnataka-for-unesco-site-status/

Q.4) With reference to the “Experimental Forecasts Land Surface Product”, a hydrological model for Moisture Mapping of India, consider the following statements:

1. The model has been prepared by ISRO.
2. This for the first time will provide a country-wide soil moisture forecast at seven and 30-day lead times.
3. The forecast is crucial for the Kharif Season.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 2

c) Only 2

d) Only 3

Inspired by: For the first time, India gets its soil moisture map

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/for-the-first-time-india-gets-its-soil-moisture-map/

Q.5) The Economic Freedom Index is released by:

a) IMF

b) World Bank

c) WEF

d) None of the above

Inspired by: India is placed 96th among 162 countries on Economic Freedom Index

Business Standard

 

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Q.1) Which of the following countries is/are the members of Gulf Cooperation Council?

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

Select the correct codes:

a) 2, 3, 4

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 4

d) All of the above.

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Raja Mandala: The Gulf in foreign policy

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-raja-mandala-the-gulf-in-foreign-policy/

Q.2) The RUN-LLP (Reserve Unique Name – Limited Liability Partnership) is an initiative of-

a) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

b) Ministry of Corporate Affairs

c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Inspired by: [pib] Incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) through a complete online system

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-pib-incorporation-of-limited-liability-partnership-llp-through-a-complete-online-system/

 

Q.3) Consider the following statements about Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI):

1. It is an indicator of business activity both in the manufacturing and services sectors.
2. It is calculated separately for the manufacturing and services sectors.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: Growth of Indian manufacturing sector picks up: Nikkei India Manufacturing PMI

Business Standard

Q.4) Vayoshreshtha Samman is a Scheme of National Awards instituted by –

a) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

b) Ministry of HRD

c) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

d) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Inspired by: Vice President Confers “Vayoshreshtha Samman – 2018”

Press Information Bureau

 

Q.5) The Wardha Resolution of the Working Committee of the INC is popularly known as:

a) Swadeshi Resolution

b) Quit India Resolution

c) Civil Disobedience Resolution

d) Resolution for Complete Independence

Inspired by: CWC to meet in Wardha on Oct. 2

The Hindu

 

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Q.1) With reference to the Model Code of Conduct during elections, consider the following statements:

1. MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections.
2. It is mainly regulated with respect to speeches, polling day, polling booths, election manifestos, processions and general conduct.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) All of the above

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above

Inspired by: MCC to kick in right after premature dissolution of Assembly: EC

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/mcc-to-kick-in-right-after-premature-dissolution-of-assembly-ec/

Q.2) Gandhi Trail was recently in news is a –

a) Circuit of Places associated with M. Gandhi’s Satyagraha

b) Villages in transit of Dandi March

c) Gandhi’s ashram in Transvaal

d) Ashrams associated Swachh Bharat in Gujarat

Inspired by: [pib] Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-mahatma-gandhi-international-sanitation-convention/

Q.3) With reference to the Corporate Social Responsibility Framework of India, consider the following statements:

1. It is applicable to all Indian and foreign companies registered in India only.
2. All the CSR activities are not necessarily to be carried out in India.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) All are incorrect.

Inspired by: Govt forms committee on Corporate Social Responsibility

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-forms-committee-on-corporate-social-responsibility/

Q.4) Recently the United States and Morocco launched the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum’s (GCTF) Terrorist Travel Initiative. Which of the following statements about GCTF is/are correct?

1. The Global Counter-terrorism Forum is a body under the United Nations Security Council.
2. Both India and Pakistan are founding members of this forum.

Select the correct code:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) All are incorrect.

Inspired by: Initiative to stop terrorist travel launched on UNGA sidelines

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/initiative-to-stop-terrorist-travel-launched-on-unga-sidelines/

Q.5) The report “Reinvigorating Trade and Inclusive Growth” is released by-

a) IMF

b) WTO

c) World Bank

d) All of these.

Inspired by: WTO, IMF, World Bank seek ‘urgent’ international trade reforms

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/wto-imf-world-bank-seek-urgent-international-trade-reforms/

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Q.1) The Loo Review campaign under the Swachh Bharat Mission is partnered with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs by-

a) Microsoft

b) Google

c) Facebook

d) Whatsapp

Inspired by: [pib] MoHUA partners with Google to launch #LooReview Campaign

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-mohua-partners-with-google-to-launch-looreview-campaign/

Q.2) With reference to the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) initiative, Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. SATAT is an initiative of MoEFCC.
2. It is aimed to set up Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) production plants and make available CBG in the market for use in automotive fuels.

Select the correct codes:

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) All are incorrect

Inspired by: [pib] SATAT Initiative

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-satat-initiative/

Q.3) With reference to the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), which of the following statements is/are  incorrect?

1. A State Government may use complete corpus of the funds available under the SDRF for providing immediate relief against local disasters.
2. Local Disasters are such which are not included in the notified list of disasters of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Select the correct codes:

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: Centre to hike grant for SDRF

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-to-hike-grant-for-sdrf/

Q.4) Which of the following phenomena are not included in the notified list of disasters of the MHA covered under State Disaster Relief Funds?

1. Pest Attack
2. Cold Waves
3. Hailstorms
4. Frost

Select the correct options:

a) 1, 3, 4

b) 3 and 4

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: Centre to hike grant for SDRF

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-to-hike-grant-for-sdrf/

Q.5) ” Her music opened a vibrant dialogue between the north and the south and the west and the east. She was invited to render a concert before the UN General Assembly, where she performed masterfully before a spellbound audience. The bhava and rasa which her music inspired, overwhelmed the Rasikas and often left them in tears. A ‘Bhajagovindam’ or a ‘Bhavayami’ elevated the listener to a higher plane of emotion or bhakti.”

Which of the following eminent personality is addressed in the above paragraph?

a) L. Vasanthakumari

b) Vedavalli

c) Muktha

d) S. Subbulakshmi

Inspired by:  Press Information Bureau

 

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Q.1) Which of the following bodies/ministries is the national counterpart of the India-United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) for 2018-2022?

a) NITI Aayog

b) Ministry of HRD

c) Ministry of Home Affairs

d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Inspired by: [pib] India and the UN to sign a Five-Year Sustainable Development Framework (2018-2022)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-india-and-the-un-to-sign-a-five-year-sustainable-development-framework-2018-2022/

Q.2) The Centre of Excellence for Data Analytics (CEDA) is an initiative of-

a) Ministry of HRD

b) National Informatics Centre

c) CERT-In

d) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Inspired by: [pib] Centre of Excellence for Data Analytics (CEDA)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-centre-of-excellence-for-data-analytics-ceda/

Q.3) The Doctrine of Coverture is related to-

a) Legal Rights of women after Marriage

b) Immunity against arbitrary Divorce

c) Alimony to women post Divorce

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: Adultery no longer a criminal offence as SC scraps Section 497 of IPC

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/adultery-no-longer-a-criminal-offence-as-sc-scraps-section-497-of-ipc/

Q.4) Consider the following statements related to the provisions for reservations of backward classes in promotions:

1. The reservation in promotions is explicitly mentioned in the article 16 (4-A) of the Constitution of India.
2. It is originally mentioned in the art. 16 as enshrined by the constitution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Removing biases

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-removing-biases/

Q.5) Which of the following statements best describes “carbon fertilization”?

a) Increased plant growth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

b) Increased temperature of Earth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

c) Increased acidity of oceans as a result of increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

d) Adaptation of all living beings on Earth to the climate change brought about by the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Inspired by: CSP-2108

 

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Q.1) The Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) report is released by-

a) World Bank

b) IMF

c) World Economic Forum

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Why economic freedom is important in India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-why-economic-freedom-is-important-in-india/

Q.2) Werther effect was recently seen in news is related to-

a) Infanticides

b) Suicides

c) Maternal Mortality

d) Severe Acute Malnutrition

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Suicides of married women: A problem long-ignored

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-suicides-of-married-women-a-problem-long-ignored/

Q.3) WAYU, the Wind Augmentation Purifying Unit recently established in developed by-

a) Indian Meteorological Department

b) ISRO

c) CSIR- National Environment Engineering and Research Institute

d) Tata Inst. Of Fundamental Research

Inspired by: [pib] WAYU- Air Pollution Mitigation Device

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-wayu-air-pollution-mitigation-device/

Q.4) Astra, the all weather beyond-visual-range developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation is an-

a) Air to Air missile

b) Surface to Air Missile

c) Anti-aircraft gun

d) Ballistic Missile

Inspired by: [pib] Successful Flight Test of Astra BVR Air-to-Air Missile

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-successful-flight-test-of-astra-bvr-air-to-air-missile/

Q.5) The Champions of the Earth Award is issued by-

a) UNFCCC

b) UNEP

c) IUPN

d) UN Convention on Desertification

Inspired by: PM Modi gets UN’s ‘Champions of the Earth’ award

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pm-modi-gets-uns-champions-of-the-earth-award/

 

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Q.1) Financial Inclusion Index, recently seen in the news, is prepared by:

a) RBI

b) IRDA

c) Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance

d) Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance

Inspired by: [pib] Financial Inclusion Index

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-financial-inclusion-index/

Q.2) PSBLoansin59min is related to:

a) RBI report on NPA crisis

b) A fintech portal for faster loan processing

c) A new payment gateway being developed in India

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] A web portal for approval for MSME loans up to Rs. 1 crore within 59 minutes

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-a-web-portal-for-approval-for-msme-loans-up-to-rs-1-crore-within-59-minutes/

Q.3)  Consider the following statements regarding recently released human capital score:

1. The study is conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the request of the IMF
2. India is the worst performer in the South Asian region and all its neighbours are above in ranking from India

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: India ranks 158th in ‘human capital’ score

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-ranks-158th-in-human-capital-score/

Q.4) Goswami Committee is related to:

a) Mumbai Bomb blasts

b) Banking Reforms

c) Electoral Reforms

d) Rural Development

Inspired by: Enact strong laws to cleanse Politics: Supreme Court

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/enact-strong-laws-to-cleanse-politics-supreme-court/

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding recently constituted UN Global Media Compact for SDGs

1. It is an alliance of news and entertainment media and it is committing to work with the United Nations to foster public discourse and spur action on the SDGs
2. India’s ministry of information and broadcasting is among more than 30 founding compact members

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 & 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Inspired by: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in UN Global Media Compact

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ministry-of-information-and-broadcasting-in-un-global-media-compact/

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Q.1) Recently the centenary of Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha was celebrated. Which of the given statements about Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha is/are correct?

1. It was founded by Mahatma Gandhi along with Annie Besant.
2. Gandhi himself took the first Hindi class in Madras.
3. In 1964, the institution was recognised by the Indian Government as one of the Institutes of National Importance.

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 3 only

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: [pib] Centenary Celebrations of Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-president-of-india-inaugurates-centenary-celebrations-of-dakshin-bharat-hindi-prachar-sabha/

Q.2) Consider the following statements about E-Vidhan Project:

1. E-Vidhan is a mission mode project to digitize judicial records and various judgments of the Courts.
2. This is part of Digital India programme under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) All of the above

d) None of the above

Inspired by: [pib] National Orientation workshop on National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-orientation-workshop-on-national-e-vidhan-application-neva/

Q.3) With reference to the G4 Nations, consider the following statements:

1. Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan are the four countries comprising G4.
2. Its primary aim is to acquire permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: India to focus on climate change, South-South cooperation at U.N.

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-to-focus-on-climate-change-south-south-cooperation-at-u-n/

Q.4) The TX2 programme is an initiative of-

a) WWF

b) IUCN

c) Humane Society International

d) Birdlife International

Inspired by: Wild Tiger Population Nearly Doubles in Nepal

EcoWatch

Q.5) Recently Pakyong Airport, Sikkim’s first-ever airport was inaugurated. Which of the following statements about the airport is/are correct?

1. It is a Greenfield airport under the UDAN Scheme.
2. It is built by Airports Authority of India.
3. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has been entrusted with the security of the Pakyong airport.

Select the correct codes:

a) 1 and 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 2

d) All are correct.

Inspired by: PM Modi to inaugurate Sikkim’s first-ever airport

Business Standard

 

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Q.1) The Rule of Law Index is released by-

a) UNECOSOC

b) UNHCR

c) World Justice Project

d) International Court of Justice

Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The law of happiness

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-law-of-happiness/

Q.2) Which of the following organisations are not included in World Bank Groups Country Partnership Framework (CPF)?

a) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

b) International Finance Corporation (IFC)

c) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)

d) None of the above.

Inspired by: World Bank endorses new Country Partnership Framework for India

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/world-bank-endorses-new-country-partnership-framework-for-india/

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes Kunthianus) is a shrub endemic to the shola forests of the Western Ghats in South India particularly the Nilgiris
2. Nilgiri Hills got their name from the blue colored Nilgiri Tahr.

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: People cutting down Neelakurinji plants to be fined

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/people-cutting-down-neelakurinji-plants-to-be-fined/

Q.4) Consider the following statements about Hungry Water Effect:

1. Hungry Water is the released dam water devoid of any silt or sediment thereby making it more prone to carry on-way sediments.
2. Subsequent discharge of such water from the dam leads to inundation and waterlogging of large areas.

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: What caused Kerala Floods?

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/what-caused-kerala-floods/

Q.5) The Pardoning Powers of Governor are enshrined in the Constitution of India under which of the following article?

a) Article 161

b) Article 162

c) Article 163

d) Article 164

Inspired by: Explained: Governor’s Pardoning Power

https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-governors-pardoning-power/

 

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