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