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  • 31 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) The Johannesburg declaration is related to which of the following international/regional summit/organisation?

    a) SCO

    b) BRICS

    c) NAFTA

    d) IORA

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] The big five at 10

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-the-big-five-at-10/

    Q.2) Consider the following statements about Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF):

    1. The nodal ministry is Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

    2. It is a cess imposed on toll taxes.

    Which of the given statement is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) None

    Inspired by: Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF)

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/central-road-and-infrastructure-fund-crif-in-fin-min-domain-govt/

    Q.3) The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2018, seeks to amend which of the following acts?

    1. IPC

    2. CPC

    3. CrPC

    4. Indian Evidence Act

    5. POCSO Act

    Select the correct alternatives from the following:

    a) 1, 2, 3, 5

    b) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    c) 1, 3, 4, 5

    d) 1, 4, and 5

    Inspired by: LS passes Bill on rape of girls

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/ls-passes-bill-on-rape-of-girls/

    Q.4) Consider the following statements about Deep Ocean Mission:

    1. It will be initially implemented by ISRO.

    2. Its focus will be on technologies for deep-sea mining, underwater vehicles, and underwater robotics and ocean climate change advisory services, among other aspects.

    Which of the given statement is/are incorrect?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) None are correct

    Inspired by: Govt. plans ‘ISRO-like’ ocean mission

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-plans-isro-like-ocean-mission/

    Q.5) Which of the given statements about PRASHAD Scheme is/are correct?

    1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Culture.

    2. It aims to develop infrastructure at major pilgrimage centres.

    Select the correct codes from the following:

    a) Both 1 and 2

    b) Only 1

    c) Only 2

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: [pib] 26 religious cities/sites in 19 States have been identified under PRASHAD Scheme

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-26-religious-cities-sites-in-19-states-have-been-identified-under-prashad-scheme/

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  • 30 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Consider the following statements about UN Convention Against Corruption:

    1. It is one of the legally binding international anti-corruption agreements

    2. It is a multilateral treaty negotiated by member states of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    1. Only 1

    2. Only 2

    3. Both 1 and 2

    4. None of the above

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Layers of protection: on changes in anti-corruption law

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-layers-of-protection-on-changes-in-anti-corruption-law/

    Q.2) NASAMS-II is an:

    a) Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile

    b) UAV Drone

    c) Ballistic Missile Defence System

    d) Anti-aircraft artillery gun

    Inspired by: India plans to buy missile shield from U.S.

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-plans-to-buy-missile-shield-from-u-s/

    Q.3) Consider the following statement about DigiYatra:

    1. DigiYatra is an industry-led initiative coordinated by the Ministry of Tourism.

    2. It is aimed to bring major pilgrimage centers with air transit under UDAN Scheme.

    Which of the given statement is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: Govt to roll out DigiYatra offering for air passengers soon

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-to-roll-out-digiyatra-offering-for-air-passengers-soon/

    Q.4) Consider the following statements about the provisions of Mahila shakti Kendra Scheme:

    1. It is an initiative of HRD Ministry.

    2. It is implemented with cost sharing ratio of 90:10 for all states.

    3. District Level Centre for Women (DLCW) will be set up in all districts

    Which of the given statement is/are correct?

    a) 1 and 2

    b) 2 and 3

    c) 1 and 3

    d) All are incorrect

    Inspired by: [pib] Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-mahila-shakti-kendra-scheme-2/

    Q.5) Consider the following statements about Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018:

    1. The Bill lays down a stringent punishment of 10 years to life imprisonment for aggravated forms of trafficking.

    2. The forms of trafficking, include buying or selling of persons for the purpose of bonded labour, bearing a child as well as inflicting them to deadly diseases such as HIV.

    3. National Investigation Agency (NIA) will be the nodal authority for probing cases of human trafficking.

    Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 3

    c) 1 and 3

    d) 2 and 3

    Inspired by: Lok Sabha passes Anti-Trafficking Bill

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/lok-sabha-passes-anti-trafficking-bill/

  • 31 July 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News , Govt. Posters for easy recall

    Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

    We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

    Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

    Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

    Click on news headlines to read the full news

    High relevance news

    The citizenry test: Assam NRC explained

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/the-citizenry-test-assam-nrc-explained/

    Read and note all details about NRC. Very hot topic and can probably be asked in Mains and a related question in Prelims

    Leg-up for private sector participation in defence equipment manufacturing

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/leg-up-for-private-sector-participation-in-defence-equipment-manufacturing/

    Promoting private sector participation in defence will prove to be a boost to Make in India. Read and note important points to quote in Mains answers.

    Govt. plans ‘ISRO-like’ ocean mission

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-plans-isro-like-ocean-mission/

    Make notes of Deep-ocean mission and seabed mining along with UN Seabed authority. Important for Prelims.

    Govt planning national e-commerce regulator

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-planning-national-e-commerce-regulator/

    E-commerce has expanded manifold in recent times and thus needs a separate regulator. Spam emails are also becoming a big problem. Now an action is being taken to address all such issues. News important primarily for Mains.

    Low Relevance News

    All unselected H-1B petitions returned: U.S.

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said that it has returned all the petitions of H-1B visas, popular among Indian IT professionals, that were not selected in the computer-generated lottery system in April

    The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise

    Not much important from UPSC point of view

    Supreme Court slams custom of genital mutilation

    Female genital mutilation has numerous health hazards associated with it and amounts to the violation of the right to life and dignity of a woman, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra observed

    No one can violate the integrity and the bodily privacy of a woman in the name of religion, the Bench observed

    Since case is subjudice, more points could emerge in future. Will be covered once all parties make their stand claer in SC.

    Govt. Poster for easy recall

     

  • [Prelims Spotlight] UN International Sea Bed Authority, GEF

    Here are  Back2Basics collections from today’s news items

    B2B #1: From news- Govt. plans ‘ISRO-like’ ocean mission 

    UN International Sea Bed Authority

    1. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an intergovernmental body that was established to organize, regulate and control all mineral-related activities in the international seabed area beyond the limits of national jurisdiction, an area underlying most of the world’s oceans
    2. It is an organization established by the Law of the Sea Convention
    3. It is based in Kingston, Jamaica
    4. Currently, the Authority has 167 members and the European Union, composed of all parties to the Law of the Sea Convention
    5. The Authority operates by contracting with private and public corporations and other entities authorizing them to explore, and eventually exploit, specified areas on the deep seabed for mineral resources essential for building most technological products

    Here’s a Factoid to brush up your concepts

    Name : GEF

    Objective : Established on the eve of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit as a separate institution. Earlier was a part of WB. Partnership of 18 agencies. Financial mechanism for 5 conventions * Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) * United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) * UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) * Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) * Minamata Convention on Mercury The GEF, although not linked formally to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MP), supports implementation of the Protocol in countries with economies in transition.

    Headquarters : Washington, United States of America

    Year Founded : 1991

    Category : Environment

  • [Prelims Spotlight] UN Convention Against Corruption, Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme

    Here are  Back2Basics collections from today’s news items

    B2B #1: From news- [op-ed snap] Layers of protection: on changes in anti-corruption law

    UN Convention Against Corruption

    1. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is a multilateral treaty negotiated by member states of the United Nations (UN) and promoted by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
    2. It is one of several legally binding international anti-corruption agreements
    3. UNCAC was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 31 October 2003
    4. UNCAC’s goal is to reduce various types of corruption that can occur across country borders, such as trading in influence and abuse of power, as well as corruption in the private sector, such as embezzlement and money laundering
    5. Another goal of the UNCAC is to strengthen international law enforcement and judicial cooperation between countries by providing effective legal mechanisms for international asset recovery
    6. UNCAC requires state parties to the treaty to implement several anti-corruption measures that focus on five main areas:
    • prevention
    • law enforcement
    • international cooperation
    • asset recovery
    • technical assistance and information exchange

    Here’s a Factoid to brush up your concepts

    Name of the scheme : Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme

    Objectives : 1. Strengthening and improving quality of basic TB services addressing TB HIV co-infection, other co-morbidities and MDR-TB 2. Engaging with care providers both in the public and the private sector 3. Targeted intervention in the vulnerable population and strengthening urban TB control along with active case finding activities 4. Integrating newer molecular diagnostics for TB in the health system (CBNAAT) for early diagnosis of MDR TB 5. Leveraging of Information Communication Technology for enhancing TB notification and strengthening of monitoring

    Salient Features : 1. Under the RNTCP, Government is committed to end tuberculosis by 2025. 2. The strategies adopted for this purpose include strengthening and improving quality of basic TB services, engaging with providers other than public, addressing TB HIV co-infection, other co-morbidities and programmatic management of drug resistant TB.

    Nodal Ministry : Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

     

  • 30 July 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News , Govt. Posters for easy recall

    Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

    We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

    Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

    Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

    Click on news headlines to read the full news

    High relevance news

    [op-ed snap] Government-mukt governance

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-government-mukt-governance/

    Very important editorial. Contains an international index and important data related to e-governance. High chances of a question in Pre as well as Mains.

    India plans to buy missile shield from U.S.

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-plans-to-buy-missile-shield-from-u-s/

    Read about NASAMS. Can be asked in Prelims.

    Govt to roll out DigiYatra offering for air passengers soon

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/govt-to-roll-out-digiyatra-offering-for-air-passengers-soon/

    Make notes of digiyatra initiative. Important for Prelims.

    All about the FASTag

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/all-about-the-fastag/

    Note all details regarding issuance and usage of FASTag. Can be asked in Prelims

    Low Relevance News

    In favour of restoring Allahabad’s name: Ram Naik

    Amid a growing clamour by the BJP and Hindu seers to rename Allahabad city as Prayag, Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik has said he is in favour of the change

    Mr Naik said changing the name of Allahabad city to its ancient name of Prayag was “appropriate” and timely, given that the Kumbh Mela 2019 was a few months away

    Read about Kumbh Mela as intangible cultural heritage. The news is of zero relevance for the exam.

    Indian firm to supply heavy vehicles to Army

    For the first time, an Indian vehicle manufacturer will deliver heavy duty, high mobility vehicles for the Army’s Russian-built Smerch Multi-Barrel Rocket launchers (MBRL) as well to carry strategic missiles developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

    In April, Ashok Leyland was awarded a ₹100-crore contract for 81 high mobility 10×10 vehicles by the Army to replace the Russian vehicles which currently carry the Smerch launchers

    No important details from exam point of view.

    Govt. Poster for easy recall

     

  • 28 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Consider the following statements about Dedicated freight corridors (DFC):

    1. It is an initiative of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and Ministry of Railways.

    2. These are freight-only railway lines to move goods between industrial heartlands in the North and ports on the Eastern and Western coasts.

    3. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) is registered as a company under the Companies Act 1956 on 30 October 2006.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) 1 and 2

    b) 2 and 3

    c) 1 and 3

    d) All are incorrect

    Inspired by: These two freight corridors will change the way India transports goods

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/these-two-freight-corridors-will-change-the-way-india-transports-goods/

    Q.2) BN Srikrishna Committee recommendations are related to :

    a) Cryptocurrencies

    b) Data Privacy

    c) Cyber Security

    d) NPA Crisis

    Inspired by: Srikrishna panel upholds primacy of data privacy

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/srikrishna-panel-upholds-primacy-of-data-privacy/

    Q.3) Which of the given statements is/are correct with respect to FDI Confidence Index?

    1. It is released by IMF.

    2. It tracks the impact of stock markets and regulatory initiatives of a particular country.

    Select the correct codes:

    a) 1 and 2

    b) Only 1

    c) Only 2

    d) None of the above

    Inspired by: India drops three ranks in AT Kearney FDI Confidence Index

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-drops-three-ranks-in-at-kearney-fdi-confidence-index/

    Q.4) Consider the following statements about Hydrocarbons exploration in India:

    1. Definition of HCs includes Coal, Petroleum, Helium also apart from Coal-bed methane and Natural Gas.

    2. Their exploration is based as per the new HELP Policy.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) None

    Inspired by: Centre widens petroleum’s definition to cover more hydrocarbons

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/centre-widens-petroleums-definition-to-cover-more-hydrocarbons/

    Q.5) Mission Satyanishtha is an initiative of which of the following Department/Ministry?

    a) Ministry of Railways

    b) Ministry of HRD

    c) Ministry of Home Affairs

    d) Department of Personnel and Training

    Inspired by: [pib] Indian Railways Launches “Mission Satyanishtha”

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-indian-railways-launches-mission-satyanishtha/

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  • 27 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Vishwa Lochan Madan versus Union of India and Others (2005) is related to which of the following issue?

    a) Nikah Halala

    b) Triple Talaq

    c) FGM

    d) Sharia Courts

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] A parallel injustice system

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-a-parallel-injustice-system/

    Q.2) Consider the following statements about incidence of HIV in India as per United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS):

    1. With 2.1 million cases, India bears among the largest burden countries in the world.

    2. Pneumonia is the largest killer of HIV patients throughout the world.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) None

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] Tackling HIV

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-tackling-hiv/

    Q.3) Consider the following statements about Privilege Motion:

    1. It can only be moved against a Minister also.

    2. It can only be introduced in Lok Sabha.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) None

    Inspired by: Explained: Privilege Motion

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-privilege-motion/

    Q.4) Invest India is :

    1. the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India and acts as the first point of reference for investors in India.

    2. It is set up as a statutory body.

    Which of the given statement is/are not correct?

    a) Only 1

    b) Only 2

    c) Both 1 and 2

    d) None

    Inspired by: [pib] Invest India

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-invest-india/

    Q.5) Consider the following statements about National Achievement Survey (NAS):

    1. It is conducted by NSSO.

    2. It is a survey of class-wise and subject-wise Learning Outcomes of school students.

    3. The learning outcomes of Science and Mathematics are finalised under this survey.

    Which of the given statements is/are correct?

    a) 1, 2

    b) Only 2

    c) Only 3

    d) All are correct

    Inspired by: [pib] National Achievement Survey (NAS) to increase focus on learning outcomes in quality of elementary education

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-achievement-survey-nas-to-increase-focus-on-learning-outcomes-in-quality-of-elementary-education/

    Prelims Daily Archive: Click2Read

  • 27 July 2018 | High Relevance vs Low Relevance News , Govt. Posters for easy recall

    Reading News for UPSC is utmost important and rising number of questions year on year in UPSC Prelims is a testimony of this

    We are starting a daily series where we will analyze news covered in The Hindu, Indian Express and other newspapers which are important from exam perspective and which are not

    Important news would have been covered in our daily news coverage in form of newscards.

    Unimportant ones will be mentioned here and a short description regarding why it is not relevant for the exam

    Click on news headlines to read the full news

    High relevance news

    Explained: Privilege Motion

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/explained-privilege-motion/

    Read and make notes about privilege motion. Can be asked in Pre as well as Mains

    Lok Sabha passes Anti-Trafficking Bill

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/lok-sabha-passes-anti-trafficking-bill/

    A major step to curb the menace of trafficking and protect vulnerable groups such as women and children.

    Low Relevance News

    Row over shifting of Nehru’s photograph at NMML

    Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) administration of removing the photograph of Jawaharlal Nehru from the main seminar room and replacing it with that of Deen Dayal Upadhyay

    Nothing important from exam point of view

    Govt. Poster for easy recall

     

  • 26 July 2018 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions

    Q.1) Consider the following statements about Banka Unnayan programme:

    1. It is an interactive online and offline study method through interactive concept videos, real-time doubt-clearing, examination and digital report card generation.
    2. It involves teaching to class I to class X students through smart classes and Eckovation app
    3. It is a subscheme under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan in schools of about 5,000 villages across the country.

    Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

    a)1 and 2

    b)2 and 3

    c)3 only

    d)All are correct

    Inspired by: Banka Unnayan among three finalists in Commonwealth awards in innovation category

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/banka-unnayan-among-three-finalists-in-commonwealth-awards-in-innovation-category/

    Q.2) Which of the following reforms is called as Magna Carta of the Indian Constitution:

    a)Morley-Minto Reforms

    b)Pitts India Act

    c)Montford Reforms

    d)Pitts India Act

    Inspired by: [op-ed snap] India’s Magna Carta

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-indias-magna-carta/

    Q.3) According to the National Policy on Biofuels, which of the given statements is/are correct?

    1. It categorizes biofuels as “Basic Biofuels” such as bio ethanol & biodiesel and “Advanced Biofuels” such as Second Generation (2G) ethanol, bio-CNG as Third Generation Biofuels.
    2. It has been released by Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change.

    Select the correct codes:

    a)Only 1

    b)Only 2

    c)Both 1 and 2

    d)None

    Inspired by: [pib] National Policy on Bio-Fuels-2018

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-national-policy-on-bio-fuels-2018/

    Q.4)Which of the given statements Poshan Abhiyan (National Nutrition Mission) is/are correct?

    1. It is an initiative of Union Health Ministry.
    2. It aims to spread awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding among lactating mothers.
    3. Month of July is set to be celebrated as National Nutrition Month every year from now.

    Select the correct codes:

    a)Only 1

    b)Only 2

    c)2 and 3

    d)None of the above

    Inspired by: [pib] POSHAN Abhiyan (National Nutrition Mission)

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-poshan-abhiyan-national-nutrition-mission/

    Q.5) Consider the following statements about Inter-Creditor Agreement (ICA) on resolving NPA Problem:

    1. It is an agreement framed under the aegis of the Indian Banks’ Association and follows the recommendations of the Sunil Mehta Committee on stressed asset resolution.
    2. It is composed of all heads of public sector banks.
    3. It had mandated that if the resolution plan was not finalised within 90 days, the account had to be referred for bankruptcy proceedings.

    Which of the given statement is/are correct?

    a)1 and 2

    b)2 and 3

    c)3 only

    d)1 only

    Inspired by: Banks agree to resolve stressed assets quickly

    https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/banks-agree-to-resolve-stressed-assets-quickly/

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