Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 8 April 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The Rehabilitation Council of India Act and the Persons with Disabilities Act do not include all categories of persons with leprosy.
2. The Law commission has prepared a draft Bill to eliminate discrimination against persons affected with leprosy.

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 U.S. State Department may soon be transferring 1,500 Hellfire missiles to Pakistan, along with associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support, at an estimated cost of $958 million.
2. If the U.S. Congress approves the transaction, there is likely to be consternation in New Delhi about the risk of military hardware being diverted from the Durand Line or other parts of Pakistan to its troubled eastern border .

Which of the following statements is/are true-?\

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

:: Business and Economy ::

Q. 3

1. Union Cabinet hiked Dearness Allowance (DA) by 6 per cent to 113 per cent of their basic pay with effect from January 2015.
2. The decision will benefit 48 lakh government employees and 55 lakh pensioners.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

:: Science and Technology ::

Q. 4

1. Touted to be the world’s smallest computer, Del’s new Computer Stick PC comes in two variants .
2. It comes with a full-sized USB port for connecting a mouse and keyboard.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

:: Sports ::

Q. 5

1. The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) suspended its president Rajesh Tomar, holding him responsible for the ‘chaos’ at the national para-athletics meet.
2. Vice-president Nale Nandakishore Babu Rao will act as president until the enquiry is completed.