Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 17 November 2014

National

Q.1

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed to G-20 nations that a global virtual centre be set up for clean energy research and development.
2. He also pushed for rapid expansion of renewable energy in urben areas.

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 Islamic State (IS) group ordered that the organisation start minting gold, silver and copper coins for its own currency. ‘Islamic Rupee’ is the name given to this currency.
2. The plan to create its own currency is part of IS’ grandiose plan to restore the caliphate era that dominated the Middle East more than 1,300 years ago.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

Q. 3

1. The G-20 leaders decided to set up a Global Infrastructure Hub to help reduce barriers to investment and improve information sharing for channelising funds into the sector.
2. Located in Sydney, the Hub will contribute to developing a knowledge-sharing platform and network between governments, the private sector, development banks and other international organisations.

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. 4

1. A nesting site of the extremely rare white-bellied heron has been discovered in a remote part of the Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It is estimated that there are only 250 white-bellied herons ( Ardea insignis ) left in the world and only about 50 left in India.

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. Saina Nehwal’s title win at the China Open Super Series tournament completed a rare doubles in singles for India.
2. Nehwal defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in the final to give Indian this rare double title win.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

Q. 6

1. India whitewashed Sri Lanka by 5-0 in the ODI series by winning the final ODI held at Ranchi.
2. 1992 was the last time when India had whitewashed Sri Lanka in an ODI series.

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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