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  • 12th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Consider the following statements:

    1. The Global Solar Council is an executive body under the International Solar Alliance (ISA).
    2. It offers programs in regulatory policy, trade policy, new market opening and jobs & skills training.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) Both 1 and 2

    b) Only 1

    c) Only 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: Business Standard

    Q.2) The Tons and Giri Rivers are tributaries of which of the following major river?

    a) Ganga

    b) Brahmaputra

    c) Mahanadi

    d) Yamuna

    Inspired by: Centre signs pact with 5 States on Renukaji dam

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-signs-pact-with-5-states-on-renukaji-dam/

    Q.3) With reference to the India-Central Asia Dialogue, consider the following statements:

    1. The first India-Central Asia Dialogue was recently held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
    2. Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan are also parties to this dialogue.
    3. The participants aim to deliberate on developing viable connectivity options between India and Afghanistan and Central Asia.

    Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

    a) Only 2

    b) 1 and 3

    c) Only 3

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: First India-Central Asia Dialogue to be held in Uzbekistan

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/first-india-central-asia-dialogue-to-be-held-in-uzbekistan/

    Q.4) Certain Amendments to the Constitution of India requires the amendment bill to be passed by Special Majority and Ratification by half of the States. Which of the following is/are such a grounds?

    1. Manner of election of President
    2. Executive power of the Union and the State
    3. The Supreme Court and the High Courts
    4. Distribution of legislative power between the Union and the States
    5. Article 368 itself

    Select the correct code:

    a) All of the above

    b) 1, 2 and 5

    c) 1, 2, 4, 5

    d) 1, 3, 4, 5

    Inspired by: Explained: The Amendment procedure

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-the-amendment-procedure/

    Q.5) Consider the following statements with respect to the Off-Budget Financing:

    1. It refers to expenditure that’s not funded through the budget.
    2. It does not have any implications on the budget and the fiscal deficit.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) Both1 and 2

    b) Only 1

    c) Only 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: Explained: Off-Budget Financing

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-off-budget-financing/

     

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    Question 1)

    Explain the formation of Indian monsoons. Highlight the link between monsoons and India’s cropping pattern. (15 marks)

    Question 2)

    Given the deep inequalities prevalent in access to education and jobs on caste and socio-economic status, how far do you think that creating 10% quota for EWS will serve the purpose? Discuss potential implications of implementing 10% quota and suggest way forward. (250 W/ 15 M)

    Question 3)

    According to the CAG report, Agriculture Insurance Companies Collected Huge Premiums from Farmers but Failed to Pay the Claims. Can information and communication tools help farmers regain faith in crop insurance schemes? Examine. (250 W/ 15 M)

    Question 4)

    The success of good governance hinges on a productive work culture. Discuss the present work culture within the government offices in the country. How can professional loyalty bring positive work culture in an organization? ( 10 marks 150 words)

     

  • [RSTV-Big Picture]-US Shutdown and Emergency

    President Donald Trump,facing the prospect soon of the longest U.S. government shutdown in history,was considering declaring a national emergency that would likely escalate a policy dispute with Democrats over his proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall into a court test of presidential power.

    To escape a political trap of his own making,Trump suggested strongly on Thursday that he might declare an emergency so that he can bypass Congress to get funding for his wall,which was a central promise of his 2016 election campaign.

    Trump is demanding that Congress provide $5.7 billion in U.S. taxpayer funding for the wall.That is opposed by Democrats in Congress,who call the wall an ineffective,outdated answer to a complex problem.The standoff has left a quarter of the federal government closed down and hundreds of thousands of federal employees staying home or working for no pay.

  • 11th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Which of the following countries is/are not the members of Gulf Cooperation Council?

    1. Bahrain
    2. Kuwait
    3. Oman
    4. Qatar
    5. Iran

    a) 4 and 5

    b) 1, 3 and 5

    c) Only 4

    d) Only 5

    Inspired by: Iran proposes new regional forum for Gulf

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/iran-proposes-new-regional-forum-for-gulf/

    Q.2) The Democracy Index recently seen in news is released by-

    a) Transparency International

    b) The Economist Intelligence Unit

    c) German-watch

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: India moves up a rank on The Economist’s Democracy Index 2018

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-moves-up-a-rank-on-the-economists-democracy-index-2018/

    Q.3) Consider the following statements:

    1. “Election matter” has been explicitly defined in the Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act.
    2. Same act prohibits displaying any election matter by means of television or similar apparatus, during the period of 48 hours before the hour fixed for conclusion of poll in a constituency.

    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: [pib] Report on Section 126 of the RP Act, 1951, Submitted

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-report-on-section-126-of-the-rp-act-1951-submitted/

    Q.4) Sino-Indian Digital Collaboration Plaza (SIDCOP) is an initiative of:

    a) NASSACOM

    b) FICCI

    c) ASSOCHAM

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: [pib] Sino-Indian Digital Collaboration Plaza

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-sino-indian-digital-collaboration-plaza/

    Q.5) The Henley’s Index recently seen in news is related to:

    a) Tourism

    b) Visa Policy

    c) Immigration

    d) Travel Safety

    Inspired by: CNBC

     

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  • 11th January 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

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    Question 1)

    Explain the main features of Montagu-Chelmsford reforms? How far did they implement the policy of administrative devolution? (200 W/12 ½ M)

    Question 2)

    Today, it feels that it is the Judiciary alone that is shouldering the responsibility of deepening democracy and protecting social freedoms. Comment. (15 Marks)

    Question 3)

    What do you understand by Net neutrality? Critically comment on TRAI’s recent recommendations on net neutrality? (200 W/12 ½ M)

    Question 4)

    Ethics Case Study: You are posted as a senior officer in forest department. Your office deals with granting clearances to new projects. Your son has recently started a new project where he wants to set up a new factory in a forest area. This would involve clearing some area of district through which forest passes. The government has presently been not giving clearances to such projects as it has been emphasizing on forest conservation. Your son asks you to get the clearances done from your department. You have always been an upright officer and have not taken any benefit of the post held by you. However, this project is important for your son as you want him to get settled. Will you use your authority to get the project cleared? What are the ethical conflicts that arise in the case? What are the options that are available to you? Discuss them with their merits and demerits. (150 W/ 10 M)

     

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  • 10th January 2019 | Daily Answer Writing Enhancement

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    Question 1)

    The treaty of versailles was mainly an armistice for 20 years.” Comment. (200 W/ 12½ M)

    Question 2)

    Critically analyze the Aadhar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill – 2018 which recently got passed in Lok Sabha. Do you think it’s a renewed attack on privacy? (200 W/ 12½ M)

    Question 3)

    A major challenge today is to develop low-input, high-output agriculture. This cannot be achieved without technology. Can GM crops help in this regard? Critically discuss. (200 W/ 12½ M)

    Question 4)

    ‘When you are in doubt whether an action is good or bad, abstain from it’. – (‘Zoroaster’). What does this mean to you in present context? (150 W/ 10 M)

     

  • 10th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) The National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) is the body to check the unfair profit-making activities by the trading community. With reference to the NAA, consider the following statements:

    1. The decision about the formation the NAA was taken by the GST Council in its 22nd meeting at Guwahati.
    2. It was formed to check if Traders charge high price from the consumers by naming the GST factor.
    3. NAA is authorised to examine and check profiteering activities and recommend punitive actions including cancellation of licenses.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) 1 and 2

    c) 1 and 3

    d) All are correct

    Inspired by: [pib] National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA)

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-anti-profiteering-authority-naa/

    Q.2) Web-Wonder Women Campaign recently seen in news is an initiative of:

    a) Ministry of HRD

    b) Ministry of WCD

    c) NITI Aayog

    d) All of the above

    Inspired by: [pib] “Web- Wonder Women” Campaign

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-web-wonder-women-campaign/

    Q.3) With respect to the conduct of the Indian Forest Service (IFS) of India, consider the following statements:

    1. An IFS officer is wholly independent of the district administration and exercises administrative, judicial and financial powers in his own domain.
    2. Forests finds place in the Union List of the Seventh Schedule of Indian Constitution.

    Which of the given statements is/are not correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: Government plans to rename Indian Forest Service

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/government-plans-to-rename-indian-forest-service/

     

    Q.4) Which of the following will be the first state to roll out Universal Basic Income (UBI) in India?

    a) Kerala

    b) Andhra Pradesh

    c) Sikkim

    d) West Bengal

    Inspired by: Sikkim to roll out Universal Basic Income

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/sikkim-to-roll-out-universal-basic-income/

    Q.5) Which of the following sites of Indus Valley Civilization is distinguished by its unique fire altars and “world’s earliest attested ploughed field?

    a) Alamgirpur

    b) Suktagendor

    c) Rakhigarhi

    d) Kalibangan

    Inspired by: What a Harappan grave says about marriage

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/what-a-harappan-grave-says-about-marriage/

     

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  • *Important – Bringing down discounts to Prime Students to 10% after January

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  • 8th and 9th January 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    8th Jan , Wednesday

    Q.1) The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is one of the largest recruitment agencies in our country. With respect to the SSC, which of the given statements is/are correct?

    1. The SSC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
    2. It was created to ease the burden of the UPSC by taking over the recruitment for posts below the Group ‘A’ level.

    Select the correct code:

    a) Both 1 and 2

    b) Only 1

    c) Only 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: MPs’ panel proposes legal status for SSC

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/mps-panel-proposes-legal-status-for-ssc/

    Q.2) With reference to the incidence of Rare Diseases is India, consider the following statements:

    1. Treatment of rare diseases in India is assisted under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
    2. India does not have a definition of rare disease.
    3. WHO defines rare disease as often debilitating lifelong disease or disorder condition with a prevalence of 1 or less, per 1,000 population.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) 1and 2

    b) 2 and 3

    c) 1 and 3

    d) All are correct

    Inspired by: No policy for rare diseases, govt declares ‘one-time financial assistance’

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/no-policy-for-rare-diseases-govt-declares-one-time-financial-assistance/

    Q.3) Consider the following statements with respect to the proposed New Delhi International Arbitration Centre:

    1. It will be headed by the Prime Minister of India.
    2. It is aimed to develop India as a flagship institution for only international arbitration centre.

    Which of the given statement is/are incorrect?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: Lok Sabha passes New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/lok-sabha-passes-new-delhi-international-arbitration-centre-bill/

    Q.4) The Labour Code on Industrial Relations as prepared by the Ministry of Labour seeks to modify which of the given legislation(s)?

    a) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

    b) Trade Unions Act, 1926

    c) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

    d) All of the above

    Inspired by: New national policy for domestic workers being drafted, 40 lakh to benefit

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/new-national-policy-for-domestic-workers-being-drafted-40-lakh-to-benefit/

    Q.5) Which of the following is does not define a person’s eligibility for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Quota?

    a) One having annual income below Rs 8 lakh

    b) Agriculture land below 5 acres

    c) Residential house below 100 sq.ft

    d) Residential plot below 100 yards in notified municipality and residential plot below 200 yards in non-notified municipality area

    Inspired by: Cabinet approves 10% quota for EWS in general category

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/cabinet-approves-10-quota-for-ews-in-general-category/

     

    9th Jan , Wednesday

    Q.1) Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease is caused by:

    a) Microbial infection

    b) Bacterial Infection

    c) Fungal Infection

    d) Viral Infection

    Inspired by: Lok Sabha Passes Amendment Bill To Remove Leprosy as Ground For Divorce

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/lok-sabha-passes-amendment-bill-to-remove-leprosy-as-ground-for-divorce/

    Q.2) The Washington Convention is referred for :

    a) Migratory Birds

    b) Commercial Whaling

    c) Trade in endangered species of Wild flora and fauna

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: India demands removal of rosewood from CITES

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-demands-removal-of-rosewood-from-cites/

    Q.3) The Reserve Bank of India has recently permitted tokenization of various card transactions, including from debit and credit cards. With respect to the tokenization, which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. Tokenisation will be a free-of-cost service to the customer.
    2. Tokens will be issued by the respective bank of the account holder
    3. It will perform card transactions in contactless mode at POS terminals, QR code payments.

    Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

    a) 2 only

    b) 3 only

    c) 1 and 3

    d) 2 and 3

    Inspired by: RBI issues guidelines for tokenization of card transactions

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/rbi-issues-guidelines-for-tokenization-of-card-transactions/

    Q.4) The Nandan Nilekani Panel recently seen in news is related to:

    a) Aadhaar use in KYC

    b) Digital Payments

    c) Bankers Repository

    d) NPA Issue

    Inspired by: RBI forms Nandan Nilekani-led digital payments panel

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/rbi-forms-nandan-nilekani-led-digital-payments-panel/

    Q.5) For a person to be in the Fugitive Economic Offenders’ List:

    1. There shound an arrest warrant against him or her for involvement in economic offences involving at least Rs. 1000 crore or more and has fled from India to escape legal action.
    2. The investigating agencies need to file an application in a Special Court under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 with necessary information.

    Select the correct codes:

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) Neither 1 nor 2

    Inspired by: LiveMint

     

     

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