Q.1) Recently Scientists have developed the fastest man-made rotor in the world from Silica. Consider the following statements: It can be used to discover things like the gravitational constant and density of Earth. At more than 60 billion revolutions per minute, this machine is more than 100,000 times faster than a high-speed dental drill. Which of… Continue reading 25 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) Consider the following statements about incremental capital-output ratio (ICOR): The productivity of investments is measured by the incremental capital-output ratio (ICOR) Lower the ICOR, higher is the productivity of capital because ICOR measures the capital required to produce an additional unit of output. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Both 1 and… Continue reading 24 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) Consider the following statements about No Confidence Motion: Article 75(3) of the constitution lays down the procedures for initiation of NCM. It can be passed only in Lok Sabha only. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a)Only 1 b)Only 2 c)Both 1 and 2 d)None of the above Inspired by: Explained: No-Confidence Motion… Continue reading 21 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

  Q.1) The Food Policy Regime: consists of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), which procures rice and wheat, along with some state agencies, the Commission on Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). recommends procurement prices, and the retail price at public distribution system (PDS), which distributes foodgrains and a few other essential items at subsidized… Continue reading 20 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) Consider the following statements about Meghalayan Age: The Meghalayan Age began with a mega global drought that devastated ancient agricultural civilisations from Egypt to China. It is a part of Anthropocene epoch of the Quaternary Period. It begins 11700 years before present. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a)All are correct b)2 and… Continue reading 19 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) Consider the following statements about World Customs Organization (WCO): It is an arm of WTO. Recently India assumed its global vice-chairmanship. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a)Only 1 b)Only 2 c)Both 1 and 2 d)None Inspired by: [pib] World Customs Organization https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-world-customs-organization/ Q.2) Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is – A statutory autonomous body… Continue reading 18 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) The Uday Kotak Committee recommendations are based on- a)Corporate Governance b)Cryptocurrencies in India c)Prevention of Mob Lynching d)Modernisation of Army Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Overdue correction: on revisiting the Companies Act https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-overdue-correction-on-revisiting-the-companies-act/ Q.2) Consider the following statements about Brahmos Missile: It is inducted in all of the three defence services. MTCR regulation has led… Continue reading 17 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) The idea of Constitutional Renaissance was first referred in which of the following cases? a)Lily Thomas Vs Union of India Case b)Manoj Narula Judgement c)Shreya Singhal Vs Union of India Case d)Indra Sawhney Judgment Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A constitutional renaissance https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-constitutional-renaissance/ Q.2) According to the Puttaswamy vs. Union of India Case, select the… Continue reading 16 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) Consider the following statements about India’s, Repatriation of Prisoners Act in 2003: An offence committed abroad is also an offence in the home country and the sentence implemented upon transfer shall not be aggravated but may be deemed for further trial. It seeks to ease transfer process by leaving no obligations upon transferring and… Continue reading 14 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) Sendai Framework is based on – a)Rehabilitation of Refugees b)Disaster Risk Reduction c)Repatriation of Children d)Extradition of Criminals Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Spirit Of Sendai https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-spirit-of-sendai/ Q.2) Taper Tantrum was the term first used in the context of which of the following economies? a)USA b)Japan c)China d)European Union Inspired by: Rescuing the rupee: A peek… Continue reading 13 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2018: It allows courts to award death penalty to those convicted of raping girls below 12 years of age. It also proposes to set up a National Registry for Sexual Offenders. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a)Only 1 b)Only 2 c)Both… Continue reading 11 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the World Sanskrit Conference: World Sanskrit Conference is being held in various countries across the globe every year Delhi International Sanskrit Conference of 1972 is considered to be the first World Sanskrit Conference Which of the above is/are correct: a) 1 only b) 2 Only c) Both 1 &… Continue reading 10 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) Consider the following statements about formalin: Formalin is concentrated solution of Formaldehyde with water. It is a simple chemical compound made of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and carbon. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 and 2 d) None of the above Inspired by: Fish samples… Continue reading 09 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) Recently ECHO Model was seen in news. Which of the following best describes the purpose of ECHO Model? a) It is a Telemedicine Platform b) It is an Ultrasound Imaging Technology for detecting fractures c) It is used to analyse Gynaecologic complications d) It is an training platform for doctors. Inspired by: Ayushman Bharat:… Continue reading 07 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) gives three definitions of production costs of agricultural crops. Which of these definitions given below is/are correctly matched? 1. A2: ​​All paid-out expenses in cash and kind, incurred by farmer for sowing. 2. C2: ​​A2 + All forgone interest and rentals on owned land and fixed… Continue reading 06 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) Consider the following statements about Central Statistics Office (CSO) 1. CSO defines jobs as ones that provide at least one government financed (or mandated) social security benefit such as Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), National Pension Scheme, or Employees’ State Insurance Scheme. 2. Latest release by CSO has says that 4.1 million new jobs were… Continue reading 05 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) At the recently a meeting of WIPO’s Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) was held for the first time in several years. Consider the following statements: 1. A recommendation to finalise the text of the Broadcasters Treaty was made at this meeting. 2. India is a signatory to this treaty. Select the… Continue reading 04 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1)  Consider the following statements about Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA): 1. APTA is an initiative under the UN-ECOSOC for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) for trade expansion through exchange of tariff concessions among developing country members of the Asia Pacific Region. 2. It is a preferential trade agreement (PTA). 3. India has agreed… Continue reading 03 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions and Answers

Q.1) Consider the following statements about UNESCO World Heritage Properties in India: 1. Recently India’s nomination of the “Victorian and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai” has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. 2. India now has overall 37 World Heritage Inscriptions with 29 Cultural, 07 Natural and 01 Mixed sites. 3. India stands second largest… Continue reading 02 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions with Answers

Q.1) Which of the following is/are correct with respect to advance of Monsoons in India? There exists strong interaction between monsoon currents and dry westerly winds, which brings thundershowers and revive monsoon in Himalayan Foothills. Western Disturbances makes advance of Monsoon quicker in Northern India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a)… Continue reading 30 June 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions with Answers