Q.1) With reference to the Amicus Curiae to the court, consider the following statements: He/She is someone, who is not a party to a case and may or may not have been solicited by a party. It is he/she who assists a court by offering information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the… Continue reading 18 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971 seeks to legalize abortion in India with certain limitations. Which of the following statements about MTP Act is/are correct? It provides for abortion upto 20 weeks of gestation. This can be extended to 24 weeks in case of a rape victim considering the social stigma associated… Continue reading 17 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements about Aerogel: It is made up of plant cellulose sugar. Almost 90% of its weight is gas, particularly the air. It is a good conductor of heat. All above properties make it a denser and heavier material than glass. Which of the given statements is/are incorrect? a) 2 and 3… Continue reading 16 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to Global Financial Inclusion (Global Findex) Database: It is launched by World Bank with the help of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It measures how adults around the world – including the poor, women, and rural residents – manage their finances and plan for the future. According to… Continue reading 14 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statement about Parker Solar Probe: 1. It is aimed to study the sun’s outer atmosphere, or corona, which is much hotter than the solar surface. 2. The Solar Probe Cup is a sensor that will extend beyond the heat shield to take samples of the Sun’s atmosphere. 3. The mission will… Continue reading 13 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements about SCO Peace Mission Exercise, 2018: 1. The exercise will be held in Chengdu, China. 2. It will involve tactical level operations in an international counter-insurgency or counter-terrorism environment under SCO Charter. 3. Indian and Pak Army will participate together for the first time in missions other than UN Peacekeeping.… Continue reading 11 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) One District One Product is an initiative of which of the following state? a) Madhya Pradesh b) Rajasthan c) Uttar Pradesh d) Kerala Inspired by: [pib] One District One Product https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-one-district-one-product/ Q.2) Consider the following statements about Train Captain Service: 1. Train Captain will be the single person/leader responsible for coordinating the entire team… Continue reading 10 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve lies in which of the following state(s)? 1. Sikkim 2. Arunachal Pradesh 3. Manipur 4. Assam Select the correct codes: a) 1 and 2 b) 2 ,3 and 4 c) 2 only d) 1 only Inspired by: [pib] Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve becomes 11th Biosphere Reserve from India to be included in… Continue reading 9 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Bhoomi Project is an initiative of which of the following state? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Telangana c) Karnataka d) Madhya Pradesh Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The need for digitizing land records in India https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-need-for-digitizing-land-records-in-india/ Q.2) Consider the following statements about Assistance for Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse: 1. It is an initiative… Continue reading 8 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The ‘8888’ uprising (or the eighth day of August 1988) marks the pro-democratic movement of which of the following South Asian countries? a) Thailand b) Myanmar c) Laos d) Vietnam Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Thirty years after the 8888 uprising https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-thirty-years-after-the-8888-uprising/ Q.2) Which of the given statements about Prime Ministers Research Fellowship programme is… Continue reading 7 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements about the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2018: 1. This is a subject of Union List; hence parliament is entitled to make laws defining powers available to the States. 2. Accordingly sections 66A and 88A of the Act will empower the Centre to form a National Transportation Policy. Which of the… Continue reading 6 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Nagaraj Ruling of 2006 is related to which of the following issues? a) Nikah Halala b) Creamy Layer Issue c) Reservations in Promotion d) Prevention of Atrocity Inspired by: Centre pushes for quota in promotion for SCs/STs https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-pushes-for-quota-in-promotion-for-scs-sts/ Q.2) Consider the following statement about E-Pashudhan Haat Scheme: 1. It is a scheme under National… Continue reading 4 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The prestigious Fields Medal is awarded for commendable contributions to which of the following discipline? a) Space Science b) Mathematics c) Medicine d) Meta-Physics Inspired by: Indian-origin mathematician gets prestigious Fields Medal https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/indian-origin-mathematician-gets-prestigious-fields-medal/ Q.2) Consider the following statements about Ashwin AAD Missile: 1. It is an anti-ballistic missile designed to intercept incoming ballistic missiles… Continue reading 3 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements about Monetary Policy Committee of RBI: 1. The meetings of MPC are held once a year after the annual financial statement is released. 2. Union Finance Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of MPC. 3. The setting up of a committee to decide on Monetary Policy was first proposed by the… Continue reading 2 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements about the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018: 1. It aims to provide a comprehensive legislation to tackle illicit deposit schemes by completely prohibiting such activities. 2. All deposits taking schemes are necessarily required to be registered with SEBI only. 3. The bill is a replacement of Chit Funds… Continue reading 1 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Johannesburg declaration is related to which of the following international/regional summit/organisation? a) SCO b) BRICS c) NAFTA d) IORA Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The big five at 10 https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-big-five-at-10/ Q.2) Consider the following statements about Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF): 1. The nodal ministry is Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 2.… Continue reading 31 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements about UN Convention Against Corruption: 1. It is one of the legally binding international anti-corruption agreements 2. It is a multilateral treaty negotiated by member states of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Which of the given statements is/are correct? 1. Only 1 2. Only 2 3. Both 1 and… Continue reading 30 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements about Dedicated freight corridors (DFC): 1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Ministry of Railways. 2. These are freight-only railway lines to move goods between industrial heartlands in the North and ports on the Eastern and Western coasts. 3. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of… Continue reading 28 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Vishwa Lochan Madan versus Union of India and Others (2005) is related to which of the following issue? a) Nikah Halala b) Triple Talaq c) FGM d) Sharia Courts Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A parallel injustice system https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-parallel-injustice-system/ Q.2) Consider the following statements about incidence of HIV in India as per United Nations Programme… Continue reading 27 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements about Banka Unnayan programme: It is an interactive online and offline study method through interactive concept videos, real-time doubt-clearing, examination and digital report card generation. It involves teaching to class I to class X students through smart classes and Eckovation app It is a subscheme under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan in schools of about… Continue reading 26 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions