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  • 2nd March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) The ARTEMIS Mission of NASA recently seen in news is particularly related to the study of:

    a) Saturn

    b) Moon

    c) Asteroid Bennu

    d) Mars

    Inspired by: How the Moon got ‘sunburns’: A result of sheer magnetism

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/how-the-moon-got-sunburns-a-result-of-sheer-magnetism/

     

    Q.2) The Moon has visible ‘sunburns’, or distinctive patterns of swirls on its surface. These are caused by:

    a) Solar winds

    b) Gravitational waves

    c) Volcanic eruptions

    d) None of these

    Inspired by: How the Moon got ‘sunburns’: A result of sheer magnetism

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/how-the-moon-got-sunburns-a-result-of-sheer-magnetism/

     

    Q.3) The second phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (hybrid) Electric vehicles (FAME) was recently approved. With reference to the FAME II Scheme, which of the given statements is/are correct?

    1. In this phase two, emphasis is on electrification of the public transportation that includes shared transport.
    2. The benefits of incentives will be extended to only those vehicles which are fitted with advanced batteries like a Lithium Ion.

    Select the correct option:

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: Second phase of fame to electrify public transport

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/second-phase-of-fame-to-electrify-public-transport/

     

    Q.4) Who among the following is entitled to approach the government to set up units in a Special Economic Zone in India?

    1. Cooperative Society
    2. Trusts
    3. Proprietary concern
    4. Hindu undivided family

    Select the correct code:

    a) 1 and 3

    b) 1, 2 and 3

    c) 2 and 3

    d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

    Inspired by: Cabinet approves promulgation of Ordinance to amend SEZ Act

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/cabinet-approves-promulgation-of-ordinance-to-amend-sez-act/

     

    Q.5) Which of the following firm is associated with Inclusive Internet Index recently seen in news?

    a) Microsoft

    b) Facebook

    c) Apple Foundation

    d) None of these

    Inspired by: NDTV

     

     

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  • [Video] Get over your fear of Economics – Demystifying Economics Course

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    Economics is not only the most important subject in all 3 tiers of the exam (Prelims, Mains and interview) but also the most technical. No wonder it is feared by many aspirants especially those from the arts and medical sciences background.

    Rather than understanding the concepts, many aspirants indulge in rote learning and mugging up of concepts. Unfortunately, this method has limited value. Hence, we’ve launched 

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    After the end of the course, economics will be on your fingertips.

    It will strengthen your basics and conceptual clarity. You will be able to apply that knowledge in understanding the contemporary economic issues.

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    Presently with the NITI Aayog.

    Doctoral Scholar in Economics & Senior Research Fellow, CDS, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

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  • [Video] SIP Crash Course – Everything that is important nothing that is not

    Last minute revision is the key to cracking the exam. We’ve been preparing for months to finalize the right format which will deal with topics in the right amount of depth as per the requirement of the exam and helps you with maximum retention

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    1. Current Affairs Previous Years – (Prerecorded June 2016-May 2018)- 40 hours
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  • *Important – Prelims Checklist. Reach out to us if you want to fine tune your strategy

    Students, please read the following note. If you need more help in fine-tuning your strategy, click here to fill the form. we will get in touch with you on a first come, first serve basis

    Your aim should be:

    1- to maximize the score by focusing on high yield/ key areas,

    2- intelligently studying areas like art and culture, science and tech & environment so that not much time is wasted on them and you are also prepared to answer questions from these areas,

    3- going beyond just studying the topics to solving tests and OPTIMISING your scores with each test. 

    Key areas to focus:

    1- Polity

    2- Modern History

    3- Geography

    4- Economy

    5- Current Affairs

    6- Art & Culture/ Science & Tech/ Environment

    From the first 5 of these, we expect at least 50 questions every year. The 6th area would ensure further 10-15 questions.

     What to do with these?

    1- Understand and Revise them intensely

    2- Supplement with test series and keep improvising

    Test series:

    The only thing you have to do in prelims is solving MCQs. Hence practicing tests is a very important part of preparation. Testing yourself before UPSC tests you. 

    How to approach a Test Series?

    1. Study a subject 
    2. Solve a Test
    3. Understand grey areas (lapses in understanding or memorization) and the mistakes you do (hurriedly reading a question or interpreting it wrong)
    4. Fill up the grey areas by studying them then and there itself. Don’t keep it pending. You won’t have time later to work upon them. This is the only time you have.
    5. Also, try to avoid the mistakes by putting conscious efforts in upcoming tests.

    Take new and unseen questions from tests as value-addition to your prep and consolidate that info. It widens your scope of preparation.

    Read all about our Prelims Test Series here.

    Crash Course 

    Recalling what you’ve read is more important than consuming more information. Ultimately, you will regret missing out on questions you could not recall, not the ones you didn’t have any clue about. 

    Hence, the revision becomes important.

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  • 1st March 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Consider the following statements:

    1. The one-horned rhinoceros is rhino specie native to the Indian subcontinent.
    2. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
    3. It mainly breeds in the Terai grasslands of Northern India.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) 1, 2 and 3

    b) Only 1

    c) 1 and 2

    d) 1 and 3

    Inspired by: Rhinos without borders is conservation credo

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/rhinos-without-borders-is-conservation-credo/

     

    Q.2) With reference to the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

    a) It was launched in 2003.

    b) Under EBP programme, OMCs are to blend upto 10% of ethanol in Petrol.

    c) It aimed to address environmental concerns due to fossil fuel burning, provide remuneration to farmers, subsidize crude imports and achieve forex savings.

    d) EBP is being run in every state and UT of the country.

    Inspired by: [pib] Pradhan Mantri Jl-VAN Yojana

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-pradhan-mantri-jl-van-yojana/

     

    Q.3) The Pradhan Mantri JIVAN Yojana aims to:

    a) Rehabilitate evicted forest dwellers

    b) Procure minor forest products

    c) Ethanol Manufacturing and Refining

    d) Harness forest Produce in biofuel production

    Inspired by: [pib] Pradhan Mantri Jl-VAN Yojana

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-pradhan-mantri-jl-van-yojana/

     

    Q.4) The famous Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia was originally dedicated to which of the following deity?

    a) Vishnu

    b) Buddha

    c) Shiva

    d) Shakti

    Inspired by: The Hindu

     

    Q.5) Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’?

    a) Andaman and Nicobar

    b) Nicobar and Sumatra

    c) Maldives and Lakshadweep

    d) Sumatra and Java

    Inspired by: CSP 2014

     

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  • 28th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) The Yuva Sahakar Scheme sometimes seen in news is related to:

    a) Employment generation

    b) SHGs

    c) Skill development

    d) Cooperative sector

    Inspired by: [pib] Yuva Sahakar Scheme

    [pib] Yuva Sahakar Scheme

     

    Q.2) The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is a statutory body functioning under the:

    a) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

    b) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    c) Ministry of Rural Development

    d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

    Inspired by: [pib] Yuva Sahakar Scheme

    [pib] Yuva Sahakar Scheme

     

    Q.3) The SHREYAS Scheme of HRD Ministry for provides for:

    a) Industry apprenticeship

    b) Research fellowship

    c) Study in foreign universities

    d) Knowledge Process Outsourcing

    Inspired by: [pib] SHREYAS Scheme

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-shreyas-scheme/

     

    Q.4) Which of the given pairs are correctly matched?

    1.     Very Dense Forest : All lands with tree canopy density of 70% and above.
    2.     Moderately Dense Forest : All lands with tree canopy density of 40% and more but less than 70%.
    3.     Open Forest : All lands with tree canopy density of 10% and more but less than 40%.

    Select the correct alternative:

    a) Only 1

    b) 1 and 2

    c) Only 3

    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Inspired by: Explained: Tree cover, forest cover – How are the two different?

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-tree-cover-forest-cover-how-are-the-two-different/

     

     

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  • 27th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) The Exercise Sampriti-2019 recently seen in news is a bilateral military exercise of India with:

    a) Nepal

    b) Bangladesh

    c) Sri Lanka

    d) Mauritius

    Inspired by: [pib] Exercise Sampriti – 2019

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-exercise-sampriti-2019/

    Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missiles (QRSAM):

    1. It aims to replace the Prithvi Missiles.
    2. It also uses solid fuel propellant and has a stated range of strike range of 25-30 km with capability of hitting multiple targets.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: India successfully test-fires Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-successfully-test-fires-quick-reaction-surface-to-air-missile/

     

    Q.3) Consider the following statements:

    1. Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR) is the minimum interest rate, below which a bank is not permitted to lend.
    2. MCLR replaced the earlier base rate system to determine the lending rates for commercial banks.
    3. RBI implemented was implemented after 1991 reforms.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) 1 and 2

    b) 1 and 3

    c) Only 3

    d) 1, 2 and 3

    Inspired by: Banks may set repo rate as benchmark for lending

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/banks-may-set-repo-rate-as-benchmark-for-lending/

     

    Q.4) The Indian Housing Project sometimes seen in news is a rehab project of India in which of the following countries?

    a) Bangladesh

    b) Afghanistan

    c) Sri Lanka

    d) Seychelles

    Inspired by: The Indian Express

     

    Q.5) The traditional Bagru block printing by Chhipa community sometimes seen in news belongs to the state of:

    a) Jharkhand

    b) Bihar

    c) Rajasthan

    d) Odisha

    Inspired by: Business Standard

     

     

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  • Mock Interview Series – Kunwar Akash Singh

    Akash (Anthropology optional) is a brilliant metallurgical engineer from IIT, Kharagpur. The polished gentleman gave well-articulated responses to prickly questions but faltered at a few places. This interview offers valuable insights into how complicated and contestable questions should be dealt with. The mock reflects the kind of inquiry an academically strong candidate is likely to face.

     

  • 26th February 2019 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Consider the following statements:

    1. In marketplace model multiple vendors come together under an IT based platform.
    2. In inventory model, inventory of goods and services is owned by e-commerce entity and is sold to the consumers directly.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: Draft e-commerce policy: Keeping our data safe and secure

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/draft-e-commerce-policy-keeping-our-data-safe-and-secure/

    Q.2) Which of the given statements is/are incorrect with respect to the Ayushman Bharat Scheme?

    1. AB-NHPM covers all types of surgeries and Institutional child births.
    2. For many diseases where surgeries are not established PMJAY approves a daily hospitalization cost of Rs 2,000.

    Select the correct alternatives:

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: Ayushman Bharat will not cover cataract ops, dialysis and normal deliveries

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ayushman-bharat-will-not-cover-cataract-ops-dialysis-and-normal-deliveries/

    Q.3) According to the definition of information under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act, which of the following can be considered as Information to be furnished under the said Act?

    1. Memos
    2. E-mails
    3. Press releases
    4. EVM Machine

    Select the correct alternative:

    a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

    b) 1, 3 and 4

    c) All except 4

    d) Only 3

    Inspired by: EVM is ‘information’ under RTI Act

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/evm-is-information-under-rti-act/

    Q.4) Consider the following statements:

    1. All non-residents and visitors to Arunachal Pradesh must get a permit to travel to the state and stay there.
    2. This provision has been accorded to Arunachal Pradesh by an act of Parliament in 1990.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 and 2

    Inspired by: Explained: PRC Issue

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-prc-issue/

    Q.5) The Democracy Index sometimes seen in news is published by:

    a) UNDP

    b) Transparency International

    c) The Economist Intelligence Unit

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Slipping on Democracy

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-slipping-on-democracy/

     

     

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