Q.1) With reference to the provisions of bye-elections under Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act 1951, consider the following statements: It provides for bye-election to be held within a period of six months from the date of the occurrence of the vacancy. Bye elections can be held when the remainder of… Continue reading 10 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the sovereign Gold Bond Scheme, which of the given statements is/are correct? It is issued by the Reserve Bank India on behalf of the Government of India. Investment limit of the scheme ranges from 1gm to 20kg of Gold. It will be issued from the nationalized banks for the purpose. Select… Continue reading 9 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to the National Aquatic Animal, the Gangetic Dolphins, which of the following statements is/are correct? Gangetic river dolphins fall under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act. The National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) is Asia’s first such research centre on Dolphins. Vikramshila WLS in Bihar is the only dolphin sanctuary in… Continue reading 8 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) Exercise Sahyog HOP TAC-2018 is a bilateral coastal security exercise between India and which of the following countries? a) Bangladesh b) Myanmar c) Vietnam d) Cambodia Inspired by: India, Vietnam hold joint drill in Bay of Bengal https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-vietnam-hold-joint-drill-in-bay-of-bengal/ Q.2) SEZs are set up under Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 as duty free enclave in… Continue reading 6 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

  Q.1) Under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY), which of the following assisting living devices is/are distributed to the senior citizens? Tetra/Tripod BTE Hearing Aids Crutches Walking Sticks Spectacles Select the correct codes: a) 2, 3, 5 b) 2, 3, 4 c) 2 and 4 d) All of the above Inspired by: [pib] Assistive Aids… Continue reading 5 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1)  Udyam Abhilasha, the Entrepreneurship Awareness Campaign is launched by- a) NITI Aayog b) SIDBI c) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship d) Ministry of HRD Inspired by: [pib] Udyam Abhilasha https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-udyam-abhilasha/ Q.2) MASCOT the first robot to land on the surface of an asteroid is launched by: a) ISRO and NASA b) Japanese space… Continue reading 4 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) With reference to RE-INVESTMENT, consider the following statements: It is an initiative of NITI Aayog. RE-Invest is a global platform to explore strategies for development and deployment of renewables. Which of the given statements is/are correct? a) Both 1 and 2 b) Only 1 c) Only 2 d) None of the above Inspired by:… Continue reading 3 October 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions