Q.1) Recently the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) was restructured as Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, and has enhanced its role. Which of the following is not the added responsibility to the new structured Department? Promotion of internal trade (including retail trade) Welfare of traders and their employees Matters relating… Continue reading 2nd February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements: The periodic table is an arrangement of all the elements known to man in accordance with their increasing atomic number and recurring chemical properties. They are assorted in a tabular arrangement wherein a row is a period and a column is a group. The idea of the Periodic Table was incepted by… Continue reading 1st February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) “The Future of Rail” Report recently seen in news is published by: a) Ministry of Railways b) NITI Aayog c) International Energy Agency (IEA) d) All of the above Inspired by: [pib] Railway Ministry launches the IEA’s Report “The Future of Rail” [pib] Railway Ministry launches the IEA’s Report “The Future of Rail” Q.2)… Continue reading 31st January 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The St. Petersburg Declaration of 2010 is related to: a) Tiger Conservation b) Oceanic Plastic Waste c) Eco-sensitive Zones d) None of these Inspired by: India can’t handle more tigers, say experts India can’t handle more tigers, say experts Q.2) The blaNDM-1 recently seen in news is a: a) Bacteria b) Fungus c) Superbug… Continue reading 30th January 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The READY Scheme is related to: a) Skilling India b) Startups c) Agri-Business d) MSMEs Inspired by: [pib] ICAR launches National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) [pib] ICAR launches National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) Q.2) The CRIC 17 conference referring to the decline in forest cover was recently held. It is a part… Continue reading 29th January 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Yuva Swabhiman Scheme which guarantees 100 days of employment every year to the EWS youths is an initiative of: a) Gujarat b) Manipur c) Madhya Pradesh d) Chhattisgarh Inspired by: Yuva Swabhiman Yojana Economic Indicators and Various Reports On It- GDP, FD, EODB, WIR etc Q.2) Consider the following statements: The Fiscal Responsibility… Continue reading 28th January 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Mugger Crocodile in India: The crocodile is endemic to India. It has been listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1982. It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b)… Continue reading 25th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The India-Africa Field Training: Aims to synergise United Nations peacekeeping operations. It is jointly held between India and South Africa. It will be held in Nigeria. Select the incorrect option: a) 1 and 2 b) Only 1 c) 2 and 3 d) All are incorrect Inspired by: [pib] IAFTX- 2019 [pib] IAFTX- 2019 Q.2)… Continue reading 24th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Project ReWeave, an e-com portal for various products of handloom weavers was recently facilitated by: a) Microsoft b) Google c) NITI Aayog d) Ministry of MSMEs Inspired by: Project ReWeave enables handloom weavers to sell crafts online Project ReWeave enables handloom weavers to sell crafts online Q.2) The Global Talent Competitive Index (GTCI)… Continue reading 23rd January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Which of the following statements about the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) is/are correct? a) The AEPW is an initiative under the UNEP. b) It aims to mobilise $1 billion to eliminate plastic waste across the world. c) The Alliance mostly emphasises on Municipal Plastic Waste and its management. d) India is an… Continue reading 22nd January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC): It has been established up under the Film Division of the Ministry of Culture. It is located in FTII Campus, Pune. It will showcase the journey of over a hundred years of Indian cinema. Which of the given statements is/are… Continue reading 21st January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project recently seen in news was launched in: a) Sikkim b) Tripura c) Assam d) West Bengal Inspired by: Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project in Tripura Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project in Tripura Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Sustainable Catchment Forest Management… Continue reading 19th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements in context to International Observatory of Human Rights (IOHR): IOHR is an apex organisation under the UNHCR. It utilizes uses expertise of its multilingual and dedicated staff to advocate for human rights worldwide. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and… Continue reading 18th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Recently a new science communication platform DD Science was launched. With reference to this channel, consider the following statements: It is an initiative under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It is a free-to-air channel available 24×7 throughout the country in all regional languages. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) 1 only… Continue reading 17th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements: Formalin is derived from formic acid which is a cancer-causing agent. It increases shelf life of fresh food. It is used to preserve bodies in mortuaries as well. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) 1 and 2 c) 2 and 3 d) All are correct… Continue reading 16th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Voter Awareness Forums is an initiative of: a) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting b) Election Commission of India c) NITI Aayog d) All of the above Inspired by: [pib] Voter Awareness Forums for promoting awareness on electoral process Q.2) The World Marketing Summit is an initiative of: a) WTO b) IMF c) World Economic… Continue reading 15th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements about National Population Register (NPR): It is maintained under the office of Union Home Minister. It aims to create a comprehensive identity database of every usual resident in the country. It is mandatory for every usual resident of India to register in the NPR. Which of the given statements is/are… Continue reading 14th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements: The Global Solar Council is an executive body under the International Solar Alliance (ISA). It offers programs in regulatory policy, trade policy, new market opening and jobs & skills training. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Both 1 and 2 b) Only 1 c) Only 2 d) Neither… Continue reading 12th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Which of the following countries is/are not the members of Gulf Cooperation Council? Bahrain Kuwait Oman Qatar Iran a) 4 and 5 b) 1, 3 and 5 c) Only 4 d) Only 5 Inspired by: Iran proposes new regional forum for Gulf Iran proposes new regional forum for Gulf Q.2) The Democracy Index recently… Continue reading 11th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) is the body to check the unfair profit-making activities by the trading community. With reference to the NAA, consider the following statements: The decision about the formation the NAA was taken by the GST Council in its 22nd meeting at Guwahati. It was formed to check if Traders charge… Continue reading 10th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions