Q.1) Exercise Nomadic Elephant is an annual bilateral exercise since 2006 designed to strengthen the partnership between Indian Army and which of the following countries? a) Thailand b) Mongolia c) Myanmar d) Malaysia Inspired by: [pib] INDO-XX  joint exercise Nomadic Elephant-2018 https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-indo-mongolia-joint-exercise-nomadic-elephant-2018/   Q.2) With reference to the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), which… Continue reading 11 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the World Summit on Accreditation (WOSA) 2018, which of the following statements is/are correct? It is organised by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is held annually to provide platform to stakeholders to share their knowledge and information on accreditation. Select the correct codes from the following options: a) Both… Continue reading 10 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Recently the Cabinet has given its nod to turn the Pradhan Mantri JanDhan Yojana (PMJDY) into an open-ended scheme with certain additional features. Consider the following statements about the PMJDY: The Centre has increased the Overdraft limit to ₹10,000 from the existing ₹5,000. The age range for availing the OD facility has been revised… Continue reading 8 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements: GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests. GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization. GM mustard has… Continue reading 7 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1)  “Gandhiji expressed his views on education through a series of articles in ‘Harijan’ in June 31, 1937, which later on developed into the Wardha Scheme of Basic Education. It emphasizes that the process of schooling could be made self supporting by imparting education through a useful and productive craft. Gandhiji considered this as to… Continue reading 6 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the deadly “Superbug” Staphylococcus Epidermidis, which of the given statements is/are correct? It is a parasitic infection on skin caused due certain type of bed bugs. It also occurs as fleas on the bodies of cattle and other bovines. It commonly infects the elderly or patients who have had prosthetic materials… Continue reading 5 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Which of the following states is/are member of ASEANS’s East Asia Summit? Australia India Japan New Zealand Republic of Korea Russian Federation Select the correct code from the following options: a) 2, 3, 5 b) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 c) 1, 2, 3, 4 d) All of the above Inspired by: [pib] 6th… Continue reading 4 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the “Pravah” Mobile App for E-learning: It is developed by Ministry of HRD. With the help of this app anybody can learn Hindi through his mother tongue.  Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) None… Continue reading 3 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Krishna Kutir, a special home for 1000 widows was recently set up at Vrindavan, Mathura under Swadhar Greh scheme. Which of the following statements about Krishna Kutir is/are correct? It is an initiative of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It is constructed by National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC). Select the correct codes from… Continue reading 1 September 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the Shale gas exploration in India, consider the following statements: The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) is the nodal agency. No clearances as per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) process are required for the Fracking activities in the shale gas exploration. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Both 1… Continue reading 31 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the India Post Payment Bank Project, consider the following statements: It seeks to provide banking services at doorstep to rural areas. Specially recruited personnel will provide such facilities in remote areas. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) None… Continue reading 30 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) was formed recently by scrapping two Scientific Advisory Committees (SAC) for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. Which of the following statements about PM-STIAC is/are correct? It will be chaired by Prime Minister. It is set to act as a high-level advisory body to several… Continue reading 29 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Recently Scientists have identified a potential universal influenza vaccine that could protect people against most strains of the virus. Which of the following statements about the vaccine is/are correct? 1. It induces a strong antibody response to a structure on the surface of flu viruses, called the hemagglutinin (HA) stalk. 2. This vaccine could… Continue reading 28 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Aeolus satellite launched by European Space Agency (ESA) is related to the study of which of the following space study? a) Wind Flow around Earth b) Luminiferous Ether of Sun on Earth c) Presence of Ice on moon d) Atmosphere of Mars Inspired by: ESA satellite to improve weather forecast launched https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/esa-satellite-to-improve-weather-forecast-launched/   Q.2)… Continue reading 27 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Valongo Wharf, recently seen in news is a place situated in: a) Brazil b) Kongo c) Vietnam d) Indonesia Inspired by: 20 years since slave trade was abolished https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/20-years-since-slave-trade-was-abolished/ Q.2) Haitian revolution was related to a) Demand of new constitution b) Abolition of slave trade c) Inclusion into Commonwealth d) Abolition of secularism Inspired by: 20 years… Continue reading 25 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Article 19 (1) (g) provides for Right to practice any profession, trade or business subjected to certain restrictions (Professions requiring specific professional & technical qualifications). Consider the following statements: 1. Only doctors have certain fundamental duties under Article 51(A) towards their fellow citizens. 2. As originally mentioned in the constitution, State can stop government… Continue reading 24 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Open Defecation (ODF) Protocols of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) – Urban released by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Consider the following statements about status of open defecation in India. The original ODF protocol is notified as ODF city/ward if, at any point of the day, not a single person is found defecating… Continue reading 23 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) is an electronic platform which has mechanized the financing of trade receivables of MSMEs from corporate buyers through two or more financiers. Which of the following statements about TReDS is/are correct? It is an initiative undertaken by Ministry of Commerce and Industry to safeguard the interest of micro, small… Continue reading 22 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Recently Indian scientist-academician, N Raghuram, has been elected Chair of the International Nitrogen Initiative (INI), a global policy making initiative. Consider the following statements about INI : It is an international programme under UNEP. Its key aim is to optimize nitrogen’s beneficial role in sustainable food production. It holds conference every year. Which of… Continue reading 21 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) is released by- a) NITI Aayog b) Central Statistical Office (CSO) c) National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) d) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Inspired by: [op-ed snap] From Plate to Plough: Lean year as a foundation https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-from-plate-to-plough-lean-year-as-a-foundation/   Q.2) Project Dantak is bilateral road… Continue reading 20 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions