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Fortune IAS

21 Jan, 05:55


Fortune presents "Prelims Precise December 2024".

Here, we have curated the most important news topics for quick prelims revision.

Fortune IAS

20 Jan, 17:09


Fortune Presents FWD, the weekly UPSC mains magazine for 06th January to 12th January, 2025.
In this edition we discuss in detail:

#India_Taliban
#Deciphering_the_Indus_Script
#Greenland_Panama_Canada_Why_does_Trump_want_it
#Wildfires
#Weekly_Dossiers

We have also included model essays, ethics examples and case study, along with Mains Jot Downs and Cherrypicks of the week.

Fortune IAS

20 Jan, 12:16


Which of the following states are the top 3 producers of bauxite in India?

1. Odisha
2. Gujarat
3. Haryana
4. Maharashtra

Fortune IAS

20 Jan, 12:16


Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Grey Wolf:

1) The Indian Grey Wolf is classified as "Vulnerable" globally under the IUCN Red List.

2) It is primarily found in grasslands, scrublands, and semi-arid regions of India.

3) The Indian Grey Wolf is the largest wolf subspecies found in the world.

Fortune IAS

20 Jan, 12:11


Which of the following countries share a border with Kenya?

1.Ethiopia
2.Somalia
3.Tanzania
4. Uganda

Fortune IAS

20 Jan, 12:10


Consider the following statements regarding the International Labour Organization (ILO) :

1.The ILO was established in 1919 as part of the Treaty of Tordesillas.

2.The ILO is the only tripartite agency of the United Nations, consisting of governments, employers, and workers.

3.The ILO's primary mission is to promote social justice and fair labor practices globally.

Fortune IAS

20 Jan, 12:09


Consider the following statements regarding the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI):

1.TRAI was established under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.

2.The TRAI Act was amended by an ordinance, effective from 24 January 2000, establishing a Telecommunications Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).

3.TRAI is responsible for promoting a level playing field and ensuring fair competition in the telecom sector.

Fortune IAS

19 Jan, 12:13


Consider the following statements regarding the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC):
1.The EU-India TTC is the first such bilateral forum established by the European Union with any partner.
2.It aims to strengthen cooperation between the EU and India in areas such as trade, technology, and Artificial Intelligence.
3.It will complement the Digital Partnerships already launched with Asian partners as part of the EU Strategy for Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

Fortune IAS

19 Jan, 12:12


Consider the following statements with respect to the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM):
1. It aims to reach out to all rural poor families (BPL families) and link them to sustainable livelihood opportunities.
2. NRLM is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
3. The financing of the programme is shared between the Centre and the States in the ratio of 75:25 in all states.

Fortune IAS

09 Jan, 12:53


Consider the following statements with respect to the Dam Safety Act, 2021:

1. The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) formulates safety standards and policies for dam safety across the country.

2. The National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) implements the policies and standards established by the NDSA.

Fortune IAS

09 Jan, 12:49


Which of the following states/regions share a border with Assam?

1.West Bengal
2.Meghalaya
3.Nagaland
4.Sikkim

Fortune IAS

09 Jan, 12:37


Consider the following statements regarding fluoride:

1. Fluoride occurs naturally in both water and soil.

2. Excessive intake of fluoride can lead to dental and skeletal fluorosis.

3. Fluoride is completely harmless and has no adverse health effects when consumed in any quantity.

Fortune IAS

08 Jan, 13:28


Which of the following states share a border with Chhattisgarh?
1.Jharkhand
2.Uttar Pradesh
3.Odisha
4.Bihar

Fortune IAS

08 Jan, 13:28


Consider the following statements about the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) : 
1.NATPAC is an institution under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE).
2. It is fully funded by the Government of Kerala.

Fortune IAS

08 Jan, 13:27


Consider the following statements about the United Nations (UN) :
1.The UN was established in 1945, and its founding Charter is the guiding document for its operations.
2.States are admitted to membership by a decision of the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council.
3.The United Nations Secretariat carries out the day-to-day work of the UN as mandated by the General Assembly and the Organization's other main organs.

Fortune IAS

03 Jan, 13:08


Which of the following works is attributed to Thiruvalluvar?
1) Tirukkural
2) Purananuru
3) Silappathikaram
4) Manimekalai

Fortune IAS

03 Jan, 12:58


Consider the following statements regarding the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO):
1.DRDO is the R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India.
2.DRDO was established by merging the Technical Development Establishments, the Directorate of Technical Development & Production with the Defence Science Organisation .

Fortune IAS

03 Jan, 12:47


Consider the following statements with respect to Aadhaar:
1. Aadhaar is a proof of citizenship.
2. Every person who has got an Aadhaar number is not necessarily a voter.

Fortune IAS

03 Jan, 12:37


Consider the following statements regarding Hydrogels:

1. Hydrogels are materials that repel water and do not absorb moisture.

2. Hydrogels are widely used in drug delivery and tissue/organ repairs.

Fortune IAS

02 Jan, 11:53


Consider the following submarines:

1. INS Kalvari
2. INS Arihant
3. INS Karanj
4. INS Sindhukirti
5. INS Vagsheer

Fortune IAS

02 Jan, 11:53


With reference to the Sangita Kalanidhi award, consider the following statements:

1) It is considered the highest award in the field of Hindustani music.

2) It is conferred by the Sangeet Natak Akademi every year.

Fortune IAS

02 Jan, 11:53


Consider the following statements regarding Diammonium Phosphate (DAP):

1.DAP fertilizer is an excellent source of phosphate and nitrogen for plant nutrition.

2.It dissolves quickly in soil to release plant-available phosphate and ammonium.

3.A notable property of DAP is the alkaline pH(7.5-8) that develops around the dissolving granule.

Fortune IAS

31 Dec, 12:56


Consider the following statements regarding Nagarhole Tiger Reserve:
1.It is located in the state of Karnataka and was previously known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park.
2.The Kabini and Taraka reservoirs are large water bodies located towards the west and south eastern parts of the park respectively.
3. In the year 1986, Nagarahole National Park along with Bandipur Tiger Reserve was included as a part of the ‘Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve’.

Fortune IAS

31 Dec, 12:47


Which among the following are official languages of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
1. Spanish
2. Hindi
3. Arabic
4. Chinese
5. Russian

Fortune IAS

31 Dec, 12:36


Consider the following statements with respect to Private Members' Bills:
1. Private Members' Bills cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
2. Till date, only 14 Private Members' Bills have been passed and received assent.
3. No Private Members' Bills have been passed since 1970.

Fortune IAS

30 Dec, 12:14


Which of the following seas border South Korea?
1.East Sea (Sea of Japan)
2.Yellow Sea
3.East China Sea
4.South China Sea

Fortune IAS

30 Dec, 12:11


Consider the following statements with respect to Pawan Hans Limited (PHL):

1. It is a joint venture of the Government of India (GoI) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) providing helicopter services.
2. GoI and ONGC hold equal shares in the company.

Fortune IAS

30 Dec, 12:10


Consider the following statements with respect to the State Human Rights Commissions:

1.The State Commission includes a Chairperson who is a former Chief Justice or Judge of a High Court, one Member with at least seven years as a High Court or District Judge, and one Member with human rights expertise.
2. The Commission will have a Secretary who serves as the Chief Executive Officer, overseeing administrative and financial duties under the Chairperson’s control.
3. Two or more State Governments may appoint a Chairperson or Member to another State Commission with their consent.

Fortune IAS

30 Dec, 12:07


Consider the following seas located in the Pacific Ocean:
1. Bering Sea
2. Sea of Okhotsk
3. Koro Sea
4. Coral Sea
5. Tasman Sea

Fortune IAS

07 Dec, 13:07


Which of the following countries share a border with Syria?

1. Iraq
2. Israel
3. Jordan
4. Saudi Arabia

Fortune IAS

07 Dec, 12:51


Consider the following statements regarding Silicosis:

1) Silicosis is a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline silica dust, usually over many years.

2) They are incurable and cause permanent disability.

Fortune IAS

07 Dec, 12:41


Consider the following statements regarding the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI):

1. Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) is conducted by the National Sample Survey Office.

2. It covers both formal and informal industries.

Fortune IAS

07 Dec, 12:32


With reference to the Bar Council of India (BCI), consider the following statements:

1) BCI is a statutory body established under the Advocates Act 1961.

2) It has allowed foreign lawyers and law firms to practice and appear in courts in India.

3)Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges.

Fortune IAS

06 Dec, 13:30


Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY):

1.The PMGSY shall cover only rural areas, excluding urban roads from its purview.

2.The PMGSY was launched by the Govt. of India to provide connectivity to unconnected Habitations as part of a poverty reduction strategy.

3.The unit for this Programme is a Habitation and not a Revenue village or a Panchayat.

Fortune IAS

06 Dec, 13:29


Consider the following statements regarding the Gelephu Mindfulness City project:

1) It is based on Bhutan’s philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH).

2) The city shares a border with West Bengal from the Indian side.

3) It is a zero-carbon city in Bhutan.

Fortune IAS

06 Dec, 13:28


Consider the following statements regarding the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA):

1) ICA is an apex body founded in 1895 which represents cooperatives worldwide.

2) It is a specialised UN agency headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

3) The International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) General Assembly 2024 is hosted by the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO).

Fortune IAS

05 Dec, 12:18


Consider the following statements regarding the FASTag Scheme:
1) FASTag scheme is operated by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).
2) The device employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for payments directly from the prepaid or savings account linked to it.

Fortune IAS

05 Dec, 12:18


Which of the following states share a border with Telangana?
1. Maharashtra
2. Chhattisgarh
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Karnataka

Fortune IAS

05 Dec, 12:18


Consider the following statements about the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Punjab:
1. The fourth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Ram Das, founded Amritsar, which houses the Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib
2. Maharaja Ranjit Singh had the upper half of the building built with approximately 400 kg of gold leaf.
3. The Granth Sahib is kept in the Temple during the day and is kept in the Akal Takht or Eternal Throne in the night

Fortune IAS

05 Dec, 12:18


Consider the following statements with respect to Lake-effect snow:
1. The movement of a warm air mass across stretches of cold water triggers the lake effect.
2. It often occurs in relatively narrow bands that dump copious amounts of snow.
3. Forecasting lake-effect snow is difficult as slight wind shifts can drastically change snowfall locations.

Fortune IAS

05 Dec, 12:18


Consider the following statements with respect to Assisted Dying:

1. Recently, the USA introduced an Assisted Dying Bill, which, if enacted, will allow patients with terminal illnesses to request assistance to end their own life.
2. India does not legally permit assisted dying or active euthanasia.

Fortune IAS

04 Nov, 12:02


Consider the following statements regarding the Sukhoi Su-30MKI:

1.It is a multirole fighter aircraft jointly developed by Russia's Sukhoi Design Bureau and India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

2.The Su-30MKI is equipped with thrust vectoring control and canards for enhanced manoeuvrability.

Fortune IAS

04 Nov, 12:01


Consider the following statements with respect to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB):

1. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organisation constituted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.

2. CPCB was entrusted with powers and functions under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

3. It provides technical services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Fortune IAS

04 Nov, 11:59


Consider the following statements regarding the Asian Buddhist Summit:

1) The Ministry of Culture, Government of India in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation is organising the 1st Asian Buddhist Summit.

2) It will be held in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.

3) The Summit aligns with India's Act East Policy, promoting Asia's inclusive & spiritual growth, guided by the principles of Dhamma.

Fortune IAS

04 Nov, 11:59


Consider the following statements regarding the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC):

1) It is the largest payload to be carried on board the Gaganyaan.

2) VELC was developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru.

3)It consists of a coronagraph and spectrograph that helps in understanding the coronal temperature and Coronal Mass Ejections of the Sun.

Fortune IAS

04 Nov, 02:27


Fortune Presents FWD, the weekly UPSC mains magazine for 20th October to 26th October, 2024.
In this edition we discuss in detail:

#Emissions_Gap_Report_2024
#Cyber_Fraud
#India_China_Border_Agreement_A_Historical_View
#India_Tackles_Trachoma_and_Kala_Azar
#UN_Peace_Keeping_Force

We have also included model essays, ethics examples and case study, along with Mains Jot Downs and Cherrypicks of the week.

Fortune IAS

03 Nov, 12:41


Consider the following statements with reference to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) :

1.The IPCC was established by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
2.The IPCC does not conduct its own research.
3.The IPCC is an organisation of governments that are members of the United Nations or WMO.

Fortune IAS

03 Nov, 12:10


Consider the following statements regarding the Polavaram project:
1) Polavaram Project is a multi-purpose irrigation project which has been accorded national project status.
2) It is built across the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh.
3) Once completed, the reservoir will cover the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha also.

Fortune IAS

03 Nov, 12:08


Consider the following statements with reference to the "Cali Fund" established under COP 16 :

1.The Cali Fund requires large companies profiting from digital sequence information (DSI) to contribute a portion of their revenue or profit.
2.Exempts academic, public research institutions and other entities using DSI but not directly benefiting.
3.A significant portion of the Cali Fund is allocated to meet the needs of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.

Fortune IAS

25 Oct, 13:05


Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR):
1.ICCR was established in 1950 to promote India's cultural relations with other countries.
2.Initially, ICCR was under the administrative control of the Ministry of External Affairs.
3.The Council assumed responsibility for all incoming and outgoing cultural delegations from the Department of Culture, following the Asoka Mehta Committee's recommendations.

Fortune IAS

25 Oct, 13:04


Which of the following countries share a border with the Gaza Strip?
1.Egypt
2.Israel
3.Jordan
4.Lebanon

Fortune IAS

25 Oct, 13:03


Arrange the following Tiger Reserves from South to North:
1. Periyar Tiger Reserve
2. Nagarjuna Sagar Tiger Reserve
3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
4. Pench Tiger Reserve
5. Mukundara Tiger Reserve

Fortune IAS

25 Oct, 13:02


Consider the following statements regarding the National Sports Awards:
1) The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is India’s highest sports honour for coaches.
2)Dronacharya Award is the highest sporting honour in India for outstanding performances in sports spanning over a period of four years.
3)Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy is awarded to the institution or university for top performance in inter-university tournaments.

Fortune IAS

24 Oct, 12:53


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Fortune IAS

24 Oct, 11:57


Consider the following statements regarding the National Steering Committee for Indian Carbon Market (NSCICM):
1)NSCICM was constituted by the Central Government to oversee the Indian Carbon Market (ICM).
2) The committee is chaired by the Minister of Power.
3) It makes recommendations to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on matters related to trading of carbon credit certificates outside of India.

Fortune IAS

24 Oct, 11:55


Consider the following statements regarding the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT):
1. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is under the aegis of Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
2) DGFT can prohibit, restrict and regulate exports and imports.
3)The Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme is administered by the DGFT to promote exports.

Fortune IAS

24 Oct, 11:54


Consider the following statements about the Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF) :
1.DIDF is an Infrastructure Development Scheme, aimed to modernise milk processing and chilling plants
2.The DIDF scheme has been merged into the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund, with its implementation extended for two more years (2024-2026).
3.The indirect benefits to milk producers continue, and now women have the opportunity to establish a dairy industry as individual entrepreneurs under AHIDF.