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IAS PRELIMS 2017 CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTION BANK ........................................................ 3

May 2017 ............................................................................................................................................................... 3

April 2017 ............................................................................................................................................................ 72

March 2017 ........................................................................................................................................................ 144

February 2017 .................................................................................................................................................... 226

January 2017...................................................................................................................................................... 334

December 2016 .................................................................................................................................................. 395

November 2017 ................................................................................................................................................. 438

October 2016 ..................................................................................................................................................... 467

September 2016 ................................................................................................................................................ 491

FEEDBACK ........................................................................................................................................... 562


IAS Prelims 2017 Current Affairs Question Bank

May 2017

1. Consider the following statements regarding the newly launched One IP-Two Dispensaries

scheme:

1) Under One IP- Two Dispensaries scheme, the Insured Person (IP) is given an option to

choose two dispensaries, one for self and another for the family through an employer.

2) It is launched under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Which of the above statements is true?

a. Only 1

b. Only 2

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: a

Explanation:

Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the scheme One IP- Two Dispensaries on the

occasion of International Labour Day recently. Under One IP- Two Dispensaries scheme, the

Insured Person (IP) is given an option to choose two dispensaries, one for self and another

for the family through an employer. This will benefit all IPs, especially migrant workers who

are working in other than home State, while their families are living in their native States.

Because of non-availability of the option of the second dispensary, the dependent members

of the family are often deprived of medical benefits. By introducing the concept of ‘One IP-

Two Dispensaries’, IP, as well as their family members, would now be able to get treatment

from either of the dispensaries and in the case of emergency from any ESI Institution.


2. Recently, researchers have successfully generated cartilage tissue using a 3D bio-printer.

Which type of stem cells was used in this process?

a. Embryonic stem cells

b. Pluripotent stem cells

c. Progenitor cells

d. None of the above

Answer: b

Explanation:

Researchers have successfully generated cartilage tissue using a 3D bio-printer, an advance

that could lead to new treatments for osteoarthritis. The advance represents a giant step

forward in the ability to generate new, endogenous cartilage tissue. The team used cartilage

cells harvested from patients who underwent knee surgery, and these cells were then

manipulated in a laboratory, causing them to rejuvenate and revert into “pluripotent” stem

cells — cells that have the potential to develop into many different types of cells.

Stem cells are undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialised cells

and can divide to produce more stem cells. In mammals, there are two broad types of stem

cells: embryonic stem cells, which are isolated from the inner cell mass of blastocysts, and

adult stem cells, which are found in various tissues.

In adult organisms, stem cells and progenitor cells act as a repair system for the body,

replenishing adult tissues. In a developing embryo, stem cells can differentiate into all the

specialised cells—ectoderm, endoderm and mesoderm (see induced pluripotent stem

cells)—but also maintain the normal turnover of regenerative organs, such as blood, skin, or

intestinal tissues.

3. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently finalised norms for

issuance and listing of green bonds. Consider the following statements regarding the

green bonds:

1) Green bonds are like any other Debt instrument.


2) The issuer of a green bond states that capital is being raised to fund ‘green’ projects.

3) Green bonds are issued by RBI only.

Which of the above statements is true?

a. 1 and 2

b. 2 and 3

c. 1 and 3

d. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: d

Explanation:

A green bond is very similar to any bond which is a debt instrument with which an entity

raises money from investors. The only difference is that the issuer of a green bond publicly

states that capital is being raised to fund ‘green’ projects, which typically include those

relating to renewable energy, emission reductions etc.

Green bonds are issued by multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, corporations,

government agencies and municipalities. Institutional investors and pension funds also have

an appetite for such bonds.

4. Recently, the Ministry of Skill Development has invited suggestions from the public on the

Sharada Prasad Committee. Consider the following statements regarding this:

I. The Sharda Committee was constituted by the Ministry of Skill Development and

Entrepreneurship for Rationalisation and Optimisation of the Functioning of the Sector Skill

Councils.

II. Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) are mandated to ensure that skill development effort being

made by all the stakeholders are in accordance with the actual needs of the industry and

develop National Occupational Standards/Competency Standards and Qualification Packs

(QPs).

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

a. Only I


b. Only II

c. Both I and II

d. Neither I nor II

Answer: c

Explanation:

The Ministry of Skill Development has invited comments/ suggestions of the public on the

Sharada Prasad Committee constituted to Review, Rationalise and Optimise the Functioning

of Sector Skill Councils.

Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) are industry led and industry governed bodies which have been

mandated to ensure that skill development effort being made by all the stakeholders are in

accordance with the actual needs of the industry and develop National Occupational

Standards/Competency Standards and Qualification Packs (QPs).

Presently, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has approved the formation

of 40 SSCs in different Sectors. In order to ensure convergence and optimal functioning of

SSCs as per mandate were given under the National Policy for Skill Development and

Entrepreneurship 2015, it was decided to constitute a Committee to review the functioning

of the SSCs and provide a roadmap for their harmonious growth so as to ensure effective

development of the skilling ecosystem.

5. Recently, the ‘Swachh Survekshan-2017’ has been released which confirmed that the

efforts being made under Swachh Bharat Mission. Consider the following statements

regarding the Swachh Survekshan-2017:

I. The Ministry of Urban Development started the “Swachh Survekshan” survey, the ranking

of cities on cleanliness and other aspects of urban sanitation.

II. The performance evaluation of the Swachh Survekshan is conducted by Quality Council of

India (QCI).


a. Only I


b. only II

c. I and II

d. All of the above

Answer: c

Explanation:

The largest ever Sample Survey of over 18 lakh citizens has revealed that sanitation in cities

and towns of the country has substantially improved during the last one year, confirming

that the ‘Swachh Bharat’ buzz is making a difference on ground with people clearly

perceiving a change for the better. Results of the ‘Swachh Survekshan-2017’ have confirmed

that the efforts being made under Swachh Bharat Mission have made a positive impact on

cleanliness situation in urban areas.

In order to foster a healthy competition between cities for improving cleanliness standards,

the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) started the “Swachh Survekshan” survey,

ranking of cities on cleanliness and other aspects of urban sanitation, in 2016 which ranked

73 cities in the country. On the same lines, MoUD has initiated “Swachh Survekshan” 2017

which will conduct a survey to rank 500 cities of India.

The performance evaluation of the Swachh Survekshan is conducted by Quality Council of

India (QCI), an autonomous body established by Government of India in 1997 for Quality

assurance in all spheres of activities including Governance.

6. Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for

restructuring the schemes of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) under

new Central Sector Scheme – SAMPADA. Consider the following statements regarding the

SAMPADA:

I. The objective of SAMPADA is to supplement agriculture, modernise processing and

decrease agri-waste.

II. Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters

(SAMPADA) is an umbrella scheme incorporating ongoing schemes of the Ministry like Mega


Food Parks, Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure, Food Safety and

Quality Assurance Infrastructure, etc.

III. The implementation of SAMPADA will result in the creation of modern infrastructure

with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to a retail outlet.


a. Only I

b. I and II

c. II and III

d. All of the above

Answer: d

Explanation:

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra

Modi has given its approval for restructuring the schemes of the Ministry of Food

Processing Industries (MoFPI) under new Central Sector Scheme – SAMPADA (Scheme for

Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters) for the period 2016-

20 coterminous with the 14th Finance Commission cycle.

SAMPADA with an allocation of Rs. 6,000 crore is expected to leverage the investment of Rs.

31,400 crore, handling of 334 lakh MT agro-produce valuing Rs. 1,04,125 crore, benefit 20

lakh farmers and generate 5,30,500 direct/ indirect employment in the country by the year

2019-20.

The objective of SAMPADA is to supplement agriculture, modernise processing and

decrease Agri-waste. SAMPADA is an umbrella scheme incorporating ongoing schemes of

the Ministry like Mega Food Parks, Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure,

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure etc and also new schemes like

Infrastructure for Agro-processing Clusters, Creation of Backwards and Forward Linkages,

Creation / Expansion of Food Processing & Preservation Capacities.


7. Recently the Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for the signing the

Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on Railway Safety with which of the following

countries?

a. Turkey

b. Japan

c. Malasia

d. North Korea

Answer: b

Explanation:

Recently, the Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval to the signing the

Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Japan on Railway Safety. The MoC has already

been signed in February 2017.

The signing of MoC will enable cooperation in the following areas:

• Track Safety (e.g. rail welding, rail inspection, track circuit etc.) ii. Latest technology

related to railway track safety (automatic inspection technology etc.)

• Rolling stock safety (e.g. maintenance etc.)

• Any other relevant railway safety matter jointly determined by both the sides within the

scope of this MoC with consideration for major railway accident preventions based on the

analysis of accident causes.

8. Recently the Union Cabinet has approved the policy for providing preference to

domestically manufactured iron & steel products on Government procurement. Consider

the following statements regarding this:

I. This policy seeks to accomplish the PM's vision of 'Make in India' with the objective of

nation building and encourage domestic manufacturing.

II. The policy mandates to provide preference to Domestically Manufactured Iron & Steel

Products (DM1&SP), in Government Procurement.



a. Only I

b. Only II

c. Both I and II

d. Neither I nor II

Answer: c

Explanation:

The Union Cabinet chaired has approved the policy for providing preference to domestically

manufactured iron & steel products on Government procurement. This policy seeks to

accomplish the PM's vision of 'Make in India' with the objective of nation building and

encourage domestic manufacturing. The policy mandates to provide preference to

Domestically Manufactured Iron & Steel Products (DMI&SP), in Government Procurement.

The policy is applicable on all government tenders where price bid is yet to be opened,

DMI&SP policy provides a minimum value addition of 15% in notified steel products which

are covered under preferential procurement. In order to provide flexibility, Ministry of Steel

may review specified steel products and the minimum value addition criterion.

9. Recently, the Union Cabinet has given its approval for National Steel Policy (NSP) 2017.

Consider the following features of the NSP 2017:

I. The NSP 2017 will create self-sufficiency in steel production by providing policy support &

guidance to private manufacturers, MSME steel producers, CPSEs.

II. It will enhance the global steel demand.

III. It will facilitate foreign investment.


a. Only I

b. I and III

c. II and III

d. All of the above


Answer: b

Explanation:

The Union Cabinet chaired has given its approval for National Steel Policy (NSP) 2017. The

new Steel Policy enshrines the long term vision of the Government to give impetus to the

steel sector. It seeks to enhance domestic steel consumption and ensure high-quality steel

production and create a technologically advanced and globally competitive steel industry.

Key features of the NSP 2017:

• Create self-sufficiency in steel production by providing policy support & guidance to

private manufacturers, MSME steel producers, CPSEs

• Encourage adequate capacity additions,

• Development of globally competitive steel manufacturing capabilities,

• Cost-efficient production

• Domestic availability of iron ore, coking coal & natural gas,

• Facilitating foreign investment

• Asset acquisitions of raw materials and

• Enhancing the domestic steel demand.

10. South Western Command’s Corps ‘Strike One’ successfully carried out the firing of the

advanced BRAHMOS Block III land attack cruise missile system on 3rd May in which of the

following Islands of India?

a. Andaman & Nicobar Island

b. Lakshadweep Island

c. Barren Island

d. Abdul Kalam Island

Answer: a


Explanation:

South Western Command’s Corps ‘Strike One’ successfully carried out the firing of the

advanced BRAHMOS Block III land attack cruise missile system in the Andaman & Nicobar

Islands on the 3rd of May 2017 for the second consecutive day. The successive launches

reinforce the formidable weapon’s precision strike capability. The long-range tactical

weapon was successfully tested from the same location on the 2nd of May, 2017.

These successful firings of the supersonic cruise missile were carried out in full operational

land-to-land configurations from Mobile Autonomous Launchers (MAL) at its full-range.

Meeting of all the flight parameters in a copybook manner while conducting high level and

complex manoeuvres, the multi-role missile successfully hit the land-based target with

desired precision in both the trials demonstrating its accuracy of less than one metre.

11. Recently, the eVIN project of Health Ministry becomes global best practise in

immunisation. Consider the following statements regarding the eVIN project:

I. eVIN (Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network) is an indigenously developed technology

system in India that digitizes vaccine stocks and monitors the temperature of the cold chain

through a Smartphone application.

II. The innovative eVIN is presently being implemented called across twelve states in India.

III. eVIN aims to support the Government of India’s Universal Immunization Programme by

providing real-time information on vaccine stocks and flows, and storage temperatures

across all cold chain points in these states.


a. Only I

b. I and II

c. II and III

d. All of the above

Answer: d

Explanation:


eVIN (Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network) is an indigenously developed technology

system in India that digitizes vaccine stocks and monitors the temperature of the cold chain

through a Smartphone application. The innovative eVIN is presently being implemented

called across twelve states in India. eVIN aims to support the Government of India’s

Universal Immunization Programme by providing real-time information on vaccine stocks

and flows, and storage temperatures across all cold chain points in these states. The

technological innovation is implemented by the United Nations Development Programme

(UNDP).

eVIN aims to strengthen the evidence base for improved policy-making in vaccine delivery,

procurement and planning for new antigens in India. eVIN provides an integrated solution

to address widespread inequities in vaccine coverage by supporting state governments in

overcoming constraints of infrastructure, monitoring and management information systems

and human resources, often resulting in overstocking and stock-outs of vaccines in storage

centres.

12. Recently, the Swachh Survekshan -2017 has been released. Which of the following cities

of India has been emerged as the ‘Fastest Mover Big City’?

a. Rewa

b. Faridabad

c. Varanasi

d. Khargone

Answer: b

Explanation:

Faridabad in Haryana has emerged as the ‘Fastest Mover Big City’ at the national level in the

Swachh Survekshan -2017 results of which were announced recently by the Minister of

Urban Development M.Venkaiah Naidu.

At the national level, Thirupati was ranked the ‘Cleanest Medium City’ while Ambikapur,

Chhattisgarh bagged this honour in Small Cities category. Rewa, Madhya Pradesh emerged


as the ‘Faster Mover’ in medium cities category, Khargone, Madhya Pradesh moved the

fastest by significantly improving its rank this year over that of 2014 Survey in small cities

category.

13. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has constituted a Technical

Committee in accordance with Regulation 14 of the IBBI (Information Utilities)

Regulations, 2017 under the chairmanship of which of the following person?

a. R. B. Barman

b. Nand Lal Sarda

c. Pulak Ghosh

d. G. Kannan

Answer: a

Explanation:

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has constituted a Technical Committee

in accordance with Regulation 14 of the IBBI (Information Utilities) Regulations, 2017. The

Technical Committee (Committee) shall consist of the following:

The Committee shall give its recommendation for laying down Technical Standards for the

performance of core services and other services under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of

India (Information Utilities) Regulations, 2017 and specifically on the following matters,

namely:

• the Application Programming Interface;

• standard terms of service;

• registration of users;

• unique identifier for each record and each user;

• submission of information;

• identification and verification of persons;

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