Q.1) Recently Indian scientist-academician, N Raghuram, has been elected Chair of the International Nitrogen Initiative (INI), a global policy making initiative. Consider the following statements about INI : It is an international programme under UNEP. Its key aim is to optimize nitrogen’s beneficial role in sustainable food production. It holds conference every year. Which of… Continue reading 21 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

Q.1) All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) is released by- a) NITI Aayog b) Central Statistical Office (CSO) c) National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) d) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Inspired by: [op-ed snap] From Plate to Plough: Lean year as a foundation https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-from-plate-to-plough-lean-year-as-a-foundation/   Q.2) Project Dantak is bilateral road… Continue reading 20 August 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

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