Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 02 January 2015

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 02 January 2015

:: NATIONAL ::

Q. 1

1. The government of India decided to split the post of chairman and managing director at public sector banks (PSBs).
2. The finance ministry has appointed chief executive officers (CEOs) of four banks, while confirmed that non-executive chairman would be declared shortly.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

:: Science & Technology ::

Q. 2

1. The U.S. space agency NASA's Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) instrument is ready to measure the amount of moisture in Earth's soils with an unparalleled precision and resolution.
2. The instrument comprises of three main parts namely radar, a radiometer as well as the biggest rotating mesh antenna ever used in space.

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. 3

1. Eminent journalist Boobli George Verghese died recently following a brief illness.
2. He was an information adviser to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from 1966 to 1969.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

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