Q.1) The Russian IGLA-S (SA-24) recently seen in news is a: a) Artillery Gun b) Anti-Tank Missile c) Surface to Air Missile d) None of the above Inspired by: Indian Army zeroes in on Russian Igla-S missile https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indian-army-zeroes-in-on-russian-igla-s-missile/ Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Eco-sensitive Zones (ESZ): ESZ have been explicitly finds… Continue reading 21st November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Kibble balance is a self-calibrating electromechanical device used to measure: a) Mass b) Volume c) Time d) Gravity Inspired by: [pib] World’s standard definition of kilogram now redefined https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-worlds-standard-definition-of-kilogram-now-redefined/ Q.2) The Manodhairya Yojana, scheme providing financial support for rehabilitation of victims of rape, child sexual abuse and acid attacks is an initiative of which… Continue reading 20th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With an aim to reinforce the spirit of communal harmony and national integration the “Qaumi Ekta Week” (National Integration Week) is being celebrated across the country. With respect to this event, which of the given statements is/are correct? The event is being organised by the National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH). The NFCH is… Continue reading 19th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to East Asia Summit (EAS): India has been participating in the EAS since its very inception in 2005. The EAS consists of 10 ASEAN nations and Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia and the U.S. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Both 1… Continue reading 17th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Recently the General Assembly of Network for Development of Agricultural Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific (NEDAC) was held in New Delhi. The NEDAC was established by: a) Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) b) International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) c) International Labour Organisation (ILO) d) All of the above Inspired by: [pib] Network for Development… Continue reading 16th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme: The scheme is an initiative under Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is a youth-friendly scheme for attracting them to cooperative business ventures. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1… Continue reading 15th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Hydro-chloro-fluoro-carbons (HCFCs) Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) was set up under: a) Montreal Protocol b) Kyoto Protocol c) Vienna Protocol d) None of these Inspired by: Report sees climate risk from rise in Indian AC units https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/report-sees-climate-risk-from-rise-in-indian-ac-units/ Q.2) With respect to the National Green Tribunal, which of the given statements is/are correct? Establishment of… Continue reading 14th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ is a bilateral naval exercise between which of the following countries? a) Sri Lanka b) Indonesia c) Bangladesh d) None of these Inspired by: [pib] Bilateral Naval Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’ https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-bilateral-naval-exercise-samudra-shakti/ Q.2) With reference to the National Monogenic Diabetes Study Group (NMDSG), which of the given statements is/are correct? It is… Continue reading 13th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) SIMBEX 2018 is a bilateral maritime exercise of India with which of the following countries? a) Sri Lanka b) Seychelles c) Singapore d) None of the above Inspired by: [pib] SIMBEX-18 kicks off at port Blair between India and Singapore https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-simbex-18-kicks-off-at-port-blair-between-india-and-singapore/ Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL):… Continue reading 12th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Recently the Union Cabinet has approved the mechanism and procedure for sale of the enemy shares. Which of the following bodies/agencies is the Custodian of Enemy Properties in India? a) Enforcement Directorate b) Custodian of Enemy Property of India c) Department of Investment and Public Asset Management d) None of these Inspired by: [pib]… Continue reading 10th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Beyond Fake News Project is an initiative of: a) Google b) Facebook c) WhatsApp d) BBC Inspired by: BBC launches fake news fight-back with global campaign https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/bbc-launches-fake-news-fight-back-with-global-campaign/ Q.2) With reference to the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities 2018, consider the following statements: It is organised by Ministry of Human Resource Development. India… Continue reading 9th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Lagrange Points are: a) Points where critical velocity of a satellite is equal to its escape velocity from the orbit thus maintaining equilibrium in their respective orbit b) Points where net gravitational effect is maximum which propels satellites in their orbits c) Points where the pull of gravity working from two opposing celestial bodies… Continue reading 8th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is an important parameter in employment projections and formulation of employment strategies. With reference to the LFPR, consider the following statements: LFPR is defined as the number of persons either employed or seeking jobs. It is obtained by dividing the number of persons in the labour force by… Continue reading 6th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Vesta and Ceres recently seen in news are the names of: a) Giant Stars b) Comets c) Bodies in Asteroid Belts d) Exoplanets Inspired by: ‘NASA’s historic Dawn mission to asteroid belt comes to end’ https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/nasas-historic-dawn-mission-to-asteroid-belt-comes-to-end/ Q.2) The Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative is sometimes seen in news is an initiative of: a)… Continue reading 5th November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Jus Soli, a term sometimes seen in news is related to which of the following issue? a) Citizenship b) Voting Rights c) Federal Politics d) Judiciary Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Accident of birth https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-accident-of-birth/ Q.2) Recently Seychelles has raised 15 million dollars by offering ‘Blue Bond,’ raised from investors to finance ocean-based projects. With… Continue reading 3rd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The UTSONMOBILE application is developed by: a) IRCTC b) Google c) National Informatics Centre d) Centre for Railway Information Systems Inspired by: [pib] Railways rolls out All-India Unreserved Mobile Ticketing facility (UTS on Mobile) https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-railways-rolls-out-all-india-unreserved-mobile-ticketing-facility-uts-on-mobile/ Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Agni –I Missile System: Agni-I is a short-range ballistic missile… Continue reading 2nd November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The schemes of Sammruddhi,  Unnati and Airavata which aimed for skill education of socially marginalized communities belong to which of the following states? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Odisha c) Maharashtra d) Karnataka Inspired by: Karnataka launches SC/ST entrepreneurship scheme https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/karnataka-launches-sc-st-entrepreneurship-scheme/ Q.2) Consider the following statements with reference to the Financial Stability and Development Council… Continue reading 1st November 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Lokayan 18 is a: a) Military Exercise b) SPV for Swachh Bharat c) Naval Expedition d) Seabed exploration mission Inspired by: [pib] INS Tarangini returns after Vogage across the World https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-ins-tarangini-returns-after-vogage-across-the-world/ Q.2) Recently India and Japan has concluded a Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA), a move that will help in bringing greater stability in foreign… Continue reading 31st October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Tesla Coil: It produces high-voltage, low-current, and high frequency alternating-current electricity. It allows wireless transfer of electricity. The same principle is used to produce sparks in E-crackers. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) 1 and 2 c) 2 and 3 d)… Continue reading 30th October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an apex governmental body to address governmental corruption in India. With reference to the CVC, consider the following statements: It has the status of an autonomous body, free of control from any executive authority, charged with monitoring all vigilance activity under the Government of India. It was set up… Continue reading 29 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions