Category: Prelims Daily

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Q.1) Recently, India and Russia planned to set up integrated irradiation centres in India. Consider following statements in this regard.

1. The use of irradiation will help to mitigate post-harvest losses.

2. The irradiation doses are recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements in regard to ‘The Nobel Prize in Literature 2016’.

1. This year’s Prize awarded to Bob Dylan for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.

2. He is the first songwriter to win the award.

3. The Nobel Prize in Literature 1913 was awarded to Rabindranath Tagore from India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.3) Which of the following are tributaries of Cauveri river.

1. Hemavati

2. Kabini

3. Seonath

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 2  

b) 2 only

c) 2 and 3  

d) 1,2 and 3 only

 

Q.4) Recently, Centre has brought final draft of the National Water Framework Bill, 2016. Consider following statements in this regard.

1. It stresses on managing water at basin-level and right measurement of State’s contribution to river system to resolve conflicts.

2. It pitches to set up River Basin Authority for each inter-State basin to ensure “optimum and sustainable” development of rivers and valleys.

3. Water is subject of Concurrent list, so the bill will not be binding on States for adoption.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.5) Consider following statements about ‘Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (GAELP)’.

1. GAELP is a cooperative initiative jointly led by the World Health Organization(WHO) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

2. Its aim is to prevent children’s exposure to lead from paints and minimise its occupational exposures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Dear students,

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Q.1) Consider following statements about ‘New Development Bank (NDB)’

1. This is a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS.

2. The first regional office of the NDB is in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)’

1. It is an international organisation consisting of coastal states bordering the Indian Ocean.

2. The Coordinating Secretariat of IORA is located at Madagascar.

3. India is member state of IORA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.3) Which of the following countries are members of both SAARC and The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation(BIMSTEC) Group.

1. Afghanistan

2. Bhutan

3. Maldives

4. Myanmar

5. Bangladesh

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 5 only

c) 2 and 4 only

d) 1,2 and 4 only

 

Q.4) Consider following statements in regard to ‘Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF)’.

1. It contains therapeutic milk, sugar, oil and peanuts, which contain high vitamins, minerals and nutritious supplements

2. This is nutritious supplement food that saves children suffering from severe malnutrition.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Yemen has been frequently in the news for civil and military wars by Saudi Arabia. Which of the following strait connects Red sea to the Gulf of Aden which adjoins Yemen.

a) Oman strait

b) Yemen strait

c) Bab al Mandab strait

d) Strait of Hormuz

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Q.1) Consider following statement about Amur Falcons.

1. Amur falcons flies non-stop from Mongolia to northeast India covering 5600 km.

2. This migrating bird species is protected under the Environment Protection Act, 1986

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘Global Hunger index’.

1. Global Hunger index calculated each year by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

2. It designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger globally and by country and region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Which of the following state which is considered as Amur Falcon capital of the world?

a) Manipur

b) Nagaland

c) West Bengal

d) Assam

 

Q.4) Consider following statements about ‘World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction’

1. It is a series of UN conferences focusing on disaster and climate risk management in the context of sustainable development.

2. The Third UN World conference adopted the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Recently, Margarita island was in the news, located in

a) Indian Ocean

b) Venezuela

c) South Africa

d) South China sea

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3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

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5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

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When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements in regard with ‘Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences’.

1. This year’s Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences goes to contributions in Game theory.

2. Contract theory explains how contracts help people deal with conflicting interests.

3. The economics prize is not an original Nobel Prize, and was added in 1968.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘Montreal protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer’.

1. Protocol to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer

2. This Protocol does not address hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), but these substances figure in the Kyoto Protocol

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) The amendment to the Montreal Protocol to phase out the use of HFCs is likely to be finalised in which of the following country?

a) Rwanda

b) South Africa

c) Kenya

d) India

 

Q.4) Consider following statements.

1. A new termite species, Glyptotermes Chiraharitae, has been discovered in the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary

2. The species are named ‘Chiraharitae’, after the tropical evergreen forests of the Eastern Ghats

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Consider following statements about ‘Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana’.

1. Scheme is implemented by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

2. Skill training is based on the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) and industry led standards.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

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5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

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Q.1) Consider following statements about ‘Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA)’

1. It has played a significant role in creating awareness about energy efficient lighting.

2. Scheme is being implemented by Bureau of Energy Efficiency for the LED based Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP).

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about ‘Janani Suraksha Yojana'(JSY).

1. It was launched in 2005 as part of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)

2. It aims to improve maternal and neonatal health by promotion of institutional deliveries among poor pregnant women.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) India Human Development Survey(IHDS) has been jointly organized by researchers from the

1. University of Maryland

2. National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)

3. National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.4) Consider following statements in regard with ‘International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC)’

1. The IMFC reports to the IMF Board of Governors on the supervision and management of the international monetary and  financial system.

2. India is member of International Monetary and Finance Committee(IMFC).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Consider following statements about ‘Glaciological research facility of India’.

1. Himansh is to be the highest point from where an Indian glacier research facility, located in Spiti Valley.

2. The facility will serve as the base for Terrestrial Laser Scanners and UAV to digitise glacier movements.

3. The research lab, established by the National Centre for Glaciological Research.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Recently, Nobel Peace Prize 2016 awarded to Colombian President Santos. Consider following statements in regard to Nobel Peace Prize 2016.

1. Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Juan Manuel Santos for his resolute efforts to end more than five decades of war in Venezuela.

2. Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a Swedish organisation.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements about Channapatna toys.

1. It is protected by Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its original lacquerware wooden toys.

2. Channapatna toys got their name from town situated nearby Bengaluru.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Consider following statements in regard to ‘Indus Water Treaty’.

1. India is allowed to use only 30 per cent of river Indus water for irrigation, power generation and transport purposes.

2. A Permanent Indus Commission was set up as a bilateral commission to implement and manage the Treaty.

3. Though Indus originates from Tibet, China has been kept out of the Treaty.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.4) Recently ‘MIP Vaccine’ was in the news, It will be used for eradicating which of the following diseases?

a) Rubella

b) Cancer

c) hepatitis-B

d) Leprosy

 

Q.5) Recently, The World Bank published its report on remittances. Which of the following country is world’s largest remittance recipient in 2015?

a) U.S

b) U.K.

c) India

d) China

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1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions.

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements about Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

1. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects cells of the immune system, destroying or impairing their function.

2. Anti-retroviral drugs are used in the treatment and prevention of HIV infection.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Recently, administration and management of Haj pilgrimage transferred to which of the following authority?

a) Ministry of External Affairs

b) Ministry of Minority Affairs

c) Ministry of Finance

d) Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)

 

Q.3) Consider the following statement about ‘e-NAM’ (National Agriculture Market)?

1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities

2. Its objective is to reduce the transaction cost, provide a single licence valid across all markets.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.4) Consider following statement about Non-Alignment Movement(NAM)

1. Every African country except the South Sudan is a member of the Non-Aligned Movement.

2. Recently, 17th NAM summit held at Venezuela.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Consider following statements about Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction.

1. Japan is hosting the Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction in collaboration with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.

2. This is the first conference after the advent of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions will be uploaded at 8 p.m. Click here for solutions

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

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When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements in regard to ‘World Sustainable Development Summit’.

1. The objective of summit is to creating environmental consciousness and promoting leadership to tackle the challenges of climate change.

2. The theme of the summit was ‘Beyond 2015: People, Planet and Progress’.

3. It was organized by The Centre for Science and Environment in New Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.2) Consider following statement with reference to Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016.

1. This year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for the design and synthesis of molecular machines.

2. Bernard Feringa was the first person to develop a molecular motor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) Recently, Singapore-Rajasthan come forward on collaboration in launch of the Centre for Excellence in Tourism Training (CETT) at

a) Jaipur

b) Udaipur

c) Jodhpur

d) Jaisalmer

 

Q.4) Consider following statements in regard to ‘GSAT-18 satellite’.

1. GSAT-18 satellite is a communication satellite built by the ISRO.

2. GSAT-18 satellite launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.5) Marshall islands located in

a) Atlantic Ocean

b) Pacific Ocean

c) Indian Ocean

d) Atlantic Ocean

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5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements with regard to Nobel Prize in Physics 2016.

1. This year, the Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter.

2. Topology is a branch of mathematics that studies geometric properties.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.2) Consider following statements with about Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory Project(LIGO).

1. World’s second gravitational wave lab to come up in Maharashtra.

2. This project piloted by Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Science and Technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.3) The Union Cabinet has given its approval to introduce official amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014. Consider following statements in this regard.

1. The HIV and AIDS Bill has been drafted to safeguard the rights of people living with HIV and affected by HIV.

2. Every HIV infected person below age of 21 years has ‘right to reside’ in a shared household and enjoy the facilities of the household.

3. Bill makes provision for appointment of an ombudsman by State Governments to inquire into complaints related to the violation of the Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.4) Consider following statements with regard to ‘African Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)’

1. It is an autonomous, inter-governmental organization established in 1962.

2. India is one of the Founder Members of the Organization.

3. Its headquarter is in South Africa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.5) Five permanent and veto-wielding members of United nations Security Council are

1. Britain

2. China

3. Germany

4. Russia

5. USA

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1, 2 and 5 only

b) 2 and 5 only

c) 2, 3 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. These questions are mostly derived from our daily newscards. Reading daily news from Civilsdaily’s App (click here) or website + solving these questions will help you reinforce the basics.

2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Download the solutions – Click here

4. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

5. How to apply Tikdams? Read this, this and this

Dear students,

When you submit your answer, if possible, give some reasoning & more info. along with the ABACAA format. Elaborate on what you know. This helps the whole community to know more and learn more!

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Q.1) Consider following statements with reference to Monetary policy committee.

1. Government amended the RBI Act to hand over the job of monetary policy-making in India to a newly constituted Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

2. MPC is entrusted with the task of fixing the benchmark policy interest rate (repo rate) to contain inflation within the specified target level.

3. RBI set up an Expert Committee under N.S.Vishwanathan to revise the monetary policy framework.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.2) Recently, Japanese researcher won the Nobel Medicine Prize. Consider the following statements with regard to this.

1. Yoshinori Ohsumi won Nobel prize for his pioneering work on autophagy.

2. Autophagy is a process whereby cells eat themselves which when disrupted can cause Parkinson’s and diabetes.

3. A Nobel laureate Christian de Duve coined the term ‘autophagy’.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

 

Q.3) Consider following statements with regard to Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN).

1. GIAN aims at tapping the talent pool of scientists and entrepreneurs to engage with the institutes of higher education in India.

2. GIAN initiative launched by Ministry of Science and Technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

 

Q.4) Colombia is frequently in the news. It shares borders with

1. Venezuela

2. Panama

3. Ecuador

4. Bolivia

5. Peru

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

a) 1,2 and 4

b) 2, 4 and 5

c) 1, 2, 3 and 5

d) 1,2,3 and 4 only

 

Q.5) Recently, The International Buddhist Conclave-2016, opened its sessions in

a) Bodh Gaya

b) Nalanda

c) Sarnath

d) Lumbini

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2. For a comprehensive preparation of IAS Prelims 2017 – consider joining one of the three Prelims Modules by CD – prelims.civilsdaily.com

3. Solutions of today’s Prelims Daily – Click here

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