Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 25 November 2014

National

Q.1

1. Three global organisations signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to share best practices in the sanitation sector and help millions of Indians gain access to basic sanitation facilities.
2. The organisations— the World Toilet Organisation (WTO), WASTE and the Financial Inclusion Improves Sanitation and Health (FINISH), share the common goal of making sanitation accessible and affordable to all citizens.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

International

Q. 2

1. The talks between Iran and six world powers (P5+1) on the crucial issue of Iran’s nuclear deal ended without reaching any break-off.
2. The talks were extended till 1 July 2015 with the aim of achieving political agreement by March 2015.
3. 24 November 2014 was the deadline for a deal to resolve a 12-year stand-off over Tehran’s atomic ambitions.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a. Only 1
b. 2 & 3
c. Neither of the above
d. All of the above

Q. 3

1. China started generating electricity from the biggest ever hydropower project in Tibet.
2. Zangmu Hydropower Project is built over Brahmaputra River, the first unit of which started operations.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

Persons in News

Q. 4

Who was appointed as the special representative of India to conduct boundary negotiations and strategic consultations with China?

a. Ajit Doval
b. C.K. Prasad
c. Bikram Singh
d. Anurag Gupta

Sports

Q. 5

1. World chess champion, Norway’s Magnus Carlsen retained his title, defeating Indian challenger Viswanathan Anand in the 11th round of their title match.
2. Carlsen won three games out of 11 games held while Anand could win just one game.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Business & Economy

Q. 6

1. Share of ICICI Bank will be split and reduced to face value of Rs. 2 from 4 December 2014, as notified in a notification issued by the NSE and the BSE.
2. Face value of ICICI Bank’s equity share is Rs. 10 at present.