UPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 15/60 SAMVEG IAS Q.1 BrahMos is the fastest supersonic cruise missile in the world. Consider the following statements regarding this: The BrahMos is a medium-range scramjet supersonic cruise missile. It can be launched from submarine, ships, aircraft, or land. It is a joint venture between the DRDO of India and the […]
Read MoreNITI’s role in the national policy, frontier technologies The New India Budget presented by the Finance Minister has cemented NITI Aayog’s role as a driver of transformational change in the country, said Hon’ble MoS (IC) for Planning Shri Rao Inderjit Singh, addressing a press conference today highlighting the budget allocations, achievements and programmes of NITI […]
Read MoreSix monuments / historical sites in North Eastern States identified for listing under World Heritage Site Details of monuments/sites identified/placed under tentative list for listing under world heritage in the north eastern states are given below: Apatani Cultural Landscape, Arunachal Pradesh Iconic Saree Weaving Clusters of India Moidams – the Mound – Burial System […]
Read MoreDeendayal Antodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission: Alleviating rural poverty & fostering diversified livelihoods through sustainable community institutions of poor Mission Footprint Deendayal Antodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) that seeks to alleviate rural poverty through building sustainable community institutions of […]
Read MoreUKPCS MAINS WRITTING PRACTICE (4th april 2018) syllabus : ethics Q1 How much ethics is important for civil servant during their field work? support your answer with example.250 words Q2 define the following term in 20 words i) perseverance ii) objectivity iii) temperament iv)transparency
Read MoreUPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 14/60 SAMVEG IAS Q1. Consider the following statements about benefits to OBC. The Department of Personnel and Training has raised the income limit for determining the creamy layer amongst Other Backward Classes (OBCs), from Rs six lakh to Rs eight lakh per annum The creamy layer […]
Read MoreUKPCS MAINS WRITTING PRACTICE (2nd april 2018) syllabus : biological science Q1 what are important nutrients for human being ? Throw light on role of various minerals and protein for healthy life.250 words मनुष्य के लिए महत्वपूर्ण पोषक तत्व क्या हैं? स्वस्थ जीवन के लिए विभिन्न खनिजों और प्रोटीन की भूमिका पर प्रकाश डालें Q2Differentiate […]
Read MoreUPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 13/60 SAMVEG IAS Q1 Identify the various components of nutritional strategy adopted by government Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), National Health Mission, Janani Suraksha Yojana, Mid-Day Meal Scheme, National Food Security Mission Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1, 4 and 5 only […]
Read MoreWhat are the consequences of India’s falling sex ratio? A recent report from the NITI Aayog said sex ratio at birth (SRB) nationwide had dropped from 906 in 2012-2014 to 900 in 2013-2015. The SRB is the number of girls born for every 1,000 boys. In all, 17 of 21 large Indian States saw a […]
Read MoreUPSC IAS 2018 PRELIMS PRACTICE QUESTIONS : DAY 12/60 SAMVEG IAS Q1. Which of the following factors influence Jet Streams? Coriolis force Landmasses Earth’s rotation Air masses Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: […]
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