Q.1) With reference to India’s first engine-less train, Train 18, consider the following statements: It is a self-propelled engine-less train. It is 100% manufactured under Make in India Project. 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)… Continue reading 27 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) Award 2018: India’s Unnayan Banka and Unified Agriculture Markets initiatives have won the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) award 2018. CAPAM International Innovations Awards (IIA) is held bi-annually. Which of the given statements is/are correct?… Continue reading 26 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Bharat Operating System Solutions (simply put BOSS Os): It is an indigenously developed Linux Operating System developed by CDAC. 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)… Continue reading 25 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, consider the following statements: It is a multilateral nuclear arms control agreement of the cold war era. It is a part of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty of the UN. It aims to ban the development, testing and possession of short and medium range ground-launched nuclear… Continue reading 24 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to Jainism, consider the following statements: Adinath is the first Tirthankara of Jainism. He along with Arishtamneni finds mention in Rig-Veda. 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… Continue reading 23 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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… Continue reading 22 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements about Prakriti Programme: It is an initiative of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE). 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)… Continue reading 20 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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 https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/largest-galaxy-cluster-in-early-universe-found/   Q.2) Exercise Dharma Guardian is a joint military exercise between India and which of the following countries?… Continue reading 19 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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… Continue reading 18 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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? The POCSO Act does not provide for any period of limitation for reporting the child sexual offences. Any victim, at any age, can complain the sexual abuse faced by him/her as a… Continue reading 17 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) was recently launched in Delhi. With reference to the AQEWS, which of the given statements is/are correct? The system has been developed by ISRO in collaboration with MoES. The system can predict extreme air pollution events 72 hours in advance and give necessary alerts. Select the correct… Continue reading 16 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements about World Future Council (WFC): The WFC is a regular body of the United Nations based in Hamburg, Germany. It includes members active in governmental bodies, civil society, business, science and the arts. Its primary focus has been climate security, promoting laws such as the renewable energy Feed-in tariff. Which… Continue reading 15 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Justice Verma Committee Recommendations are related to: a) Quicker Trial and Stringent Punishment for Convicts of Rape b) Sexual Harassment at Workplace c) Powers and Authority of Internal Complaints Committee d) Monetary Compensation to Rape Victim Inspired by: Govt steps in to look into issues arising from #MeToo https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-steps-in-to-look-into-issues-arising-from-metoo/ Q.2) Gross Value Added (GVA)… Continue reading 13 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Global Hunger Index 2018 is released by: a) World Economic Forum b) International Food Policy Research Institute c) WHO d) None of these Inspired by: 21% Indian children are under-weight: Global Hunger Index https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/21-indian-children-are-under-weight-global-hunger-index/ Q.2) With reference to the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in India, which of the given statements is/are… Continue reading 12 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with reference to the Online Assurances Monitoring System (OAMS): It is developed by the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA). It is aimed to make the information regarding assurances given on the floor of the Houses of Parliament paperless and available in digital format. Which of the given statements is/are… Continue reading 11 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

  Q.1) With reference to the provisions of bye-elections under Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act 1951, consider the following statements: It provides for bye-election to be held within a period of six months from the date of the occurrence of the vacancy. Bye elections can be held when the remainder of… Continue reading 10 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, which of the given statements is/are correct? It is issued by the Reserve Bank India on behalf of the Government of India. Investment limit of the scheme ranges from 1gm to 20kg of Gold. It will be issued from the nationalized banks for the purpose. Select… Continue reading 9 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the National Aquatic Animal, the Gangetic Dolphins, which of the following statements is/are correct? Gangetic river dolphins fall under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act. The National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) is Asia’s first such research centre on Dolphins. Vikramshila WLS in Bihar is the only dolphin sanctuary in… Continue reading 8 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC-2018 is a bilateral coastal security exercise between India and which of the following countries? a) Bangladesh b) Myanmar c) Vietnam d) Cambodia Inspired by: India, Vietnam hold joint drill in Bay of Bengal https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-vietnam-hold-joint-drill-in-bay-of-bengal/ Q.2) SEZs are set up under Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 as duty free enclave in… Continue reading 6 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

  Q.1) Under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY), which of the following assisting living devices is/are distributed to the senior citizens? Tetra/Tripod BTE Hearing Aids Crutches Walking Sticks Spectacles Select the correct codes: a) 2, 3, 5 b) 2, 3, 4 c) 2 and 4 d) All of the above Inspired by: [pib] Assistive Aids… Continue reading 5 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions