Q.1) Which of the following is not the feature of the proposed National Policy on Domestic Workers? a) Right to form their own associations/unions b) Domestic Workers to have access to courts, tribunals for grievance redressal c) Establishment of a mechanism for regulation of private placement agencies d) Right to guaranteed employment Inspired by: [pib]… Continue reading 14th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements: A circular economy is an economic system aimed at minimising waste and making the most of resources. In a circular system resource input and waste, emission, and energy leakage are minimized by slowing, closing, and narrowing energy and material loops. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Only 1… Continue reading 13th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Nirbhaya Fund is administered under the: a) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment b) Ministry of WCD c) Ministry of Finance d) Ministry of Home Affairs Inspired by: Diversion of Nirbhaya Fund Diversion of Nirbhaya Fund Q.2) The Indian Council of Historical Research, which conducts research on multifarious topics of historical importance, is… Continue reading 12th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The Sela Pass recently seen in news is located in the state of: a) Himachal Pradesh b) Sikkim c) Arunachal Pradesh d) Uttarakhand Inspired by: Sela Pass Tunnel Project Sela Pass Tunnel Project Q.2) Consider the following statements: 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS)… Continue reading 11th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) The naval exercise Cutlass Express 2019 recently seen in news is an initiative of: a) USA b) NATO c) UK d) France Inspired by: [pib] Exercise Cutlass Express 2019 [pib] Exercise Cutlass Express 2019 Q.2) With respect to the commercial fishing of the Hilsa Fish in India, consider the following statements: It is a… Continue reading 9th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Recently Delhi state govt has launched the ‘Zero Fatality Corridor’ (ZFC). The ZFC is aimed to reduce fatalities due to: a) Air Pollution b) Zika and other vector borne diseases c) Railway Accidents d) Road Accidents Inspired by: Delhi government launches Zero Fatality Corridor Delhi government launches Zero Fatality Corridor Q.2) Consider the following… Continue reading 8th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements: India is the largest importer of LPG in the world. Only kerosene and LPG are subsidized in India. Under the PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has so far free LPG connections have been provided to over 6.31 crore households. Which of the given statements is/are incorrect? a) Only 1 b) 1… Continue reading 7th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Consider the following statements with respect to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN): Farmers who wish to avail themselves of benefits under PM-KISAN must have Aadhaar identification to get full benefits. The income support will be transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiary farmers, in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 each.… Continue reading 6th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

 Q.1) The Shekatkar Committee recommendations are related to: a) Defence Expenditure b) Banks Recapitalization c) Municipal Bonds d) Electoral Reforms Inspired by: [pib] Shekatkar Committee Recommendations [pib] Shekatkar Committee Recommendations Q.2) Consider the following statements: The ‘angel tax’ is a tax on the excess capital raised by an unlisted company through the issue of shares… Continue reading 5th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions