Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 15 August 2016

Q.1- Which of the following is correct regarding Ashok chakra?

1. It is India's highest wartime military award
2. It is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent valour or self-sacrifice.
3. It replaced the British George cross.

A. 1, 2
B. 1, 3
C. 2, 3
D. All

Q.2- UrjitPatel committee is related to which of the following?

A. Monetary policy reform
B. Banking sector reform
C. Cooperate governance
D. None of the above

Q.3- In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?

1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency.
2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1, 3 and 4 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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