Daily Prelims Quiz with explanations -March 15 2017

Daily Prelims Quiz with explanations -March 15 2017

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PRELIMS DAILY QUIZ WITH EXPLANATIONS. CLICK HERE TO SEE PREVIOUS DATES ARCHIVE click here for DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS NOTES 1.Which among the following are incorrect about Adarsh Gram Yojana? Launched by Andra Pradesh government. Aims to reach the poor people in rural areas of the state to serve them better. Based on the philosophy of the Chief Minister “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas” . A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. All of the above [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]Option B Explanation :The Arunachal Pradesh government has launched a new scheme Adarsh Gram Yojana that is in accordance with the basic philosophy of the Prime Minister “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas” (Collective Efforts Inclusive Growth). The scheme aims to reach the poor people in rural areas of the…
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Prelims Daily Quiz with explanations -March 8 2017

Prelims Daily Quiz with explanations -March 8 2017

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PRELIMS DAILY QUIZ WITH EXPLANATIONS. CLICK HERE TO SEE PREVIOUS DATES ARCHIVE click here for DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS NOTES 1.Consider the following statements about Surya Kiran Xi It is joint military exercise between india & sri lanka Aim is to train both the troops in the area of various counter insurgency operations over a prolonged period. The Surya Kiran series of exercises are being conducted annually,alternatively between countries. which among the following are incorrect A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1,2,and 3 [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]Option B Explanation :The two-week long India-Nepal joint military exercise ‘Surya Kiran-Xi‘ begins  in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand on March 7, 2017. Aim: To train both the troops in the area of various counter insurgency operations over a prolonged period. It will also focus on other…
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Daily Prelims Quiz with explanations -March 6 2017

Daily Prelims Quiz with explanations -March 6 2017

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PRELIMS DAILY QUIZ WITH EXPLANATIONS. CLICK HERE TO SEE PREVIOUS DATES ARCHIVE click here for DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS NOTES 1.Consider the following statements;Which among are correct Recently Assam has agreed to supply additional 60 MW of power to Bangladesh to solve its power crisis. This development comes after Bangladesh sought 100 MW electricity from India to solve its power crisis in the eastern part of the nation. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D.Neither 1 nor 2 [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]Option B Explanation : North Eastern state Tripura has agreed to supply an additional 60 MW to Bangladesh over the 100 MW of power the north-eastern state is supplying to the neighbouring country. This development comes after Bangladesh sought 100 MW electricity from India to solve its power crisis in the eastern part of the nation.…
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Polity Special MCQ with explanations- UPSC Prelims2017

Polity Special MCQ with explanations- UPSC Prelims2017

Prelims Quiz, Prelims UPSC
Q1 Consider the following statements. (A): Preamble of the Constitution cannot be amended by the Parliament. (R): Preamble is not considered as a part of the constitution. In the context of the above, which of these is correct? a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A. b) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A. c) A is correct, but R is incorrect. d) Both A and R are incorrect. [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"] Correct Answer : D Explanation: The Supreme Court has held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution. As per the SC, the Preamble can be amended under A368, subject to the condition that no amendment is done to the ‘basic features’. The Preamble has been amended only once…
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Daily Current affairs Prelims Quiz 2017 -February 16

Daily Current affairs Prelims Quiz 2017 -February 16

Current affairs, Prelims Quiz
Q.1-Consider the following statements related to small field policy bidding round -2016 that was in news recently. I. The policy is a first of its kind in the field of gold mining in the country. II. The policy is based on the revenue sharing model. Which of these statements is/are true? a) Only I b) Only II c) Both I and II d) Neither I nor II [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]CORRECT ANSWER: B[/shc_shortcode] Q.2-Which of the following is correct regarding India’s current account deficit (CAD)? India’s yearly CAD in terms of GDP has continuously increased during last decade India has highest trade deficit with the USA a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both d) None [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]CORRECT ANSWER: A[/shc_shortcode] Q.3- Which international organisation has opened the South Asia Regional Training and…
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Prelims Quiz 2017 Daily Current affairs-February 15

Prelims Quiz 2017 Daily Current affairs-February 15

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Q.1- Which of the following leads to increase in SMOG formation? 1. More vehicles on the roads 2. Fast moving wind 3. High temperature a) 1,2 only b) 2,3 only c) 1,3 only d) None [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]CORRECT ANSWER: -C [/shc_shortcode]   Q.2- Which company has launched an open-ended fixed income fund named Credit Opportunities Fund? a) HDFC Asset Management b) AXIS Asset Management c) IDFC Asset Management d) ICICI Asset Management [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]CORRECT ANSWER: -C [/shc_shortcode] Q.3- Government has allocated an amount of what amount to India Post Payments Bank for the financial year 2017-18 to help it in setting up 650 branches across country by September 2017. a) Rs 800 crore b) Rs 200 crore c) Rs 1,000 crore d) Rs 500 crore [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]CORRECT ANSWER: -D [/shc_shortcode] Q.4-The World Bank Group to conduct training…
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