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Dear student,

Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.

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Q.1) The phenomenon of Northern Lights takes place in which of the following region of Earth’s atmosphere?

a) Troposphere

b) Stratosphere

c) Mesosphere

d) Magnetosphere

Inspired by: Electrons behind colourful auroras observed for the first time

Q.2) With reference to the FAME India scheme, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme was launched as part of the National Mission for Electric Mobility.

2. The scheme has no provision for two-wheelers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) Both 1 and 2

d) 2 only

Inspired by: Govt drops the idea of an India EV policy

Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘P5+1’ countries:

1. Germany is a member of the ‘P5+1’.

2. All the five permanent members of  UN Security Council are not members of ‘P5+1’

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both are correct

d) None is correct

Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Initial public offering (IPO):’

1. It is the very first sale of stock issued by a company to the public.

2. Prior to an IPO the company is considered private.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) Both 1 and 2

b) Neither 1 nor 2

c) 1 only

d) 2 only

Q.5) The Helsinki Rules of 1966 led to the creation of which of the following convention of the United Nations?

a) Convention against Corruption

b) Convention on the Rights of the Child

c) Convention on the Law of the Sea

d) Convention on the Law of Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses

Inspired by: Click2read

Q.6) Turkey is located between

a) Black Sea and Caspian Sea

b) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea

c) Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea

d) Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea

Q.7) What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South­East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?

1. Bangkok

2. Hanoi

3. Jakarta

4. Singapore

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 4­2­1­3

b) 3­2­4­1

c) 3­4­1­2

d) 4­3­2­1

 

Q.8) The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2 °C above pre­ industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3 °C above the pre­industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?

1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source

2. Widespread coral mortality will occur.

3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.

4.Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2, 3 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

 

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1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

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Dear student,

Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.

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Q.1) Which of the following are the official Aichi Biodiversity Targets?
1. Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society
2. Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity and ecosystem services.
3. To improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Inspired by: Government weighs doubling of protected areas over next few years

Q.2) With reference to the Fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, consider the following statements:
1. FDC drugs are banned in India.
2. Antiretroviral therapy against AIDS uses FDCs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) 1 only
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired: Expert committee set up to review 344 banned FDC drugs

Q.3) The ‘Pay as you use’ facility was recently launched by the
a) National Commission on Agriculture
b) National Dairy Development Board
c) Indian Fertilizers Limited
d) National Authority of India
Inspired by: [pib]Click2read

Q.4) In national accounts GVA is:
a) exports minus imports
b) revenue expenditure minus revenue earnings
c) output minus intermediate consumption
d) None of the above

Q.5) In the receny financial budget, a merger of some general insurers was proposed. Which of the following are those general insurers?
1. National Insurance Co. Ltd.
2. United India Insurance
3. Oriental Insurance Company Ltd
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Inspired by: ‘PSU insurers’ merger may be completed by March 2019’

Q.6) Consider the following rivers:
1. Barak
2. Lohit
3. Subansiri
Which of the above flows / flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.7) Consider the following pairs :
Wetlands Confluence of rivers
1. Harike Wetlands : Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej
2. Keoladeo Ghana National Park :Confluence of Banas and Chambal
3. Kolleru Lake :Confluence of Musi and Krishna
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.8) Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
a) Mimamsa and Vedanta
b) Nyaya and Vaisheshika
c) Lokayata and Kapalika
d) Sankhya and Yoga

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

3. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

4. Click here for Solutions.

Dear student,

Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.

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Q.1) Which of the following statements regarding the different generations of biofuels is incorrect?
a) First-generation biofuels are made from food crops grown on arable land.
b) Fourth-generation biofuels are carbon neutral.
c) Biomass for Second-generation biofules can also include animal materials.
d) None of the above.
Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Adapting better to climate change

Q.2) With reference to the ‘ Port of Duqm’, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
1. It is a port situated in Oman.
2. China has recently secured access to the port for military use.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: Click2read

Q.3) With reference to the India State of Forest Report which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is published in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme.
2. It is published on an annual basis.
Select the correct option using the codes given bllow.
a) 2 only
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) 1 only
Inspired by: India posts marginal increase in forest cover, says report

Q.4) Which of the following mainly prohibits the formation of tropical cyclone near the Equator?
1. Lack of Coriolis force
2. High variation of rainfall
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both 1 and 2

Q.5) The Corporate social responsibility (CSR) was brought into effect by the
a) The Finance Act. 2014
b) Securities Laws (Amendment) Act. 1996
c) Corporate Governance Act
d) Companies Act, 2013
Inspired by: CBI can probe FCRA violations over Rs. 5 cr.

Q.6) In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
1.Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical climate
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) I and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.7) The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
a) Equatorial climate
b) Mediterranean climate
c) Monsoon climate
d) All of the above climates

Q.8) With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
a) an assembly of village elders
b) a religious sect
c) a style of temple construction
d) an administrative functionary

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

3. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

4. Click here for Solutions.

Dear student,

Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.

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Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Vishakha Guidelines’:
1. The guidelines were introduced by the Supreme Court of India.
2. The guidelines were introduced for providing equal opportunity to women at workplace.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) Both 1 and 2
Inspired by: Click2read

Q.2) Which of the following are the objectives of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act?
1. Long-run macroeconomic stability
2. Better coordination between fiscal and monetary policy
3. Transparency in fiscal operation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Inspired by: Why the fuss about fiscal deficit?

Q.3) Consider the following pre-independence journals:
1. Atmasakti
2. Sarathi
3. Bijou
Which of the journals given above were published by revolutionaries?
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only

Q.4) Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is related to which of the following Internaional Organisation?
a) United Nations
b) BRICS
c) OECD
d) European Union

Q.5) Recently, NITI Aayog has launched the Healthy States Progressive India Report. While making the report, which of the following indicators were taken into account?
1. Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR)
2. Under-five Mortality Rate (U5MR)
3. Full immunization coverage
4. Institutional deliveries
5. People Living with HIV (PLHIV) on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
c) 2, 3 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Inspired by: NITI Aayog launches ‘Healthy States Progressive India Report’; Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu best performers

Q.6) Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as ‘World Economic Outlook’?
a) The International Monetary Fund
b) The United Nations Development Programme
c) The World Economic Forum
d) The World Bank

Q.7) With reference to Union Budget, which of the following, is/are covered under Non­Plan Expenditure?
1. Defence ­expenditure
2. Interest payments
3. Salaries and pensions
4. Subsidiess 
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 nd 3 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) None

Q.8) Which of the following have coral reefs?
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Gulf of Kachchh
3. Gulf of Mannar
4. Sunderbans
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

3. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

4. Click here for Solutions.

Dear student,

Tikdams are smart hacks which help you arrive at the right answer with basic knowledge. Broadly speaking, there are 2 types:

1. Elimination Tikdams: Extrapolate your basic knowledge to eliminate options which appear out of context. Zero down on 2 choices and then mark the question as per your risk appetite
2. Estimation Tikdams: Read the question well and work out the answer from within the options – Most of the times UPSC plays with words or embeds clues within the question. A smart aspirant figures them out!

With strong basics and regular practice, you will be able to arrive at a very robust Tikdam framework of your own. To know more, read about this technique here, IAS 2016 by Dr. V & Tikdams 

Note: Please comment your responses to questions in the comment section. It will help you in assessing yourself.

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Q.1) With reference to the Indian Accounting Standard (Ind-AS), recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
1. The Ind AS are named and numbered in the same way as the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
2. IndAS are issued under the supervision and control of Accounting Standards Board (ASB), a committee under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 2 only
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) 1 only
d) Both 1 and 2
Inspired by: No RBI decision on implementing IndAS yet: deputy governor N.S. Vishwanathan

Q.2) With reference to the ‘SHe-Box’, recently seen in news, consider the following statements:
1. It was developed for registering complaints of sexual harassment at workplace(only).
2. It is an online complaint system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) NEither 1 nor 2
b) 1 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) 2 only
Inspired by: In SC, Centre lists steps to end sexual harassment at workplace

Q.3) The Bharat Rang Mahotsav, recently seen in news, was established by
a) Indian Council for Cultural Relations
b) National School of Drama
c) Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
d) Centre for Cultural Resources and Training

Q.4) Which of the following elements/compounds given below are used as Nuclear Coolant in the Nuclear Fission Reactor?
1. Heavy Water
2. Sodium
3. Lead
Select the correct option using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Q.5) The Healthy States Progressive Report was recently launched by
a) NITI Aayog
b) World Health Organisation
c) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
d) Public Health Foundation of India
Inspired: Click2read

Q.6) Consider the following statements:
1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
3. National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.7) Consider the following pairs :
Vitamin : Deficiency disease
1. Vitamin C : Scurvy
2. Vitamin D : Rickets
3. Vitamin E : Night blindness
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None

Q.8) There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products. Why?
1. They can accumulate in the environment, and contaminate water and soil.
2. They can enter the food chains.
3. They can trigger the production of free radicals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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IMPORTANT STUFF: 

1. Daily newscards have been enriched with back2basics and note2students – Make notes daily

2. Liked Tikdams? Join our Flagship TS which helps you perfect this approach – Flagship Prelims for IAS 2018

3. For attempting previous Prelims Daily Questions – Click here

4. Click here for Solutions.