Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 30 January 2017

Q.1- With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (I0R-ARC)’, consider the following statements :

I. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.
2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) I only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both I and 2
(d) Neither I nor 2

Q.2- Consider the following statements:

1. IRNSS has seven satellites in total
2. It will provide positioning only in India

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None

Q.3- Which of the following is correct regarding Rail budget?

1. Railway finances were separated from the general government finances for the first time in 1954
2. At present railway revenue is not the part of consolidated fund of India

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None