Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 15 June 2018

1. Consider the following statements about NITI aayog.

1.Regional councils will be chaired by the Chairperson of the NITI Aayog or his nominee.
2. Digital India and Atal Innovation Mission are initiatives of NITI aayog.

Which of the above statement/statements is true

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. Neither

2. Which of the following statement/statements are true regarding SAGAR Programme.

1. SAGAR Programme (Security and Growth for All in the Region) is an initiative for ensuring peace, stability and prosperity of India in Bay of Bengal region.
2. The goal is to seek a climate of trust and transparency; respect for international maritime rules and norms by all countries

a. Only 1
b. Only2
c. Both
d. Neither

3. Consider the following statements regarding SAARC Development Fund.

1. SDF which was established by the heads of the eight SAARC Member States in April 2010.
2. A primary reason for establishing SDF was that the existing South Asian Development Fund (SADF) was found to be inadequate.

Which of the above statement/statements is incorrect.

a. Only1
b. Only2
c. Both
d. Neither

4. Which of the following statements are true.

1. GPS developed by USA has a network of 31 satellites and GLONASS originally started by Soviet Union in 1976 has a network of 24 satellites covering the earth.
2. Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) is of Japan.

a. Only 1
b. Only2
c. Both
d. Neither