Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 14 April 2018

1. Consider the following statement regarding National food security act, 2013

1. It mandates providing of subsidized food grains to targeted households with a ceiling of 75% of the population in rural areas and 50% in urban areas.
2. The beneficiaries are chosen by both Centre governments & state government.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct.

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None

2. Consider the following statement regarding Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems

1. It is a project under Indian government for creating a comprehensive and integrated system for effective policing through e-Governance.
2. The project is implemented by National Crime Record Bureau.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct.

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

3. Yemen do not share its boundaries with which of the following countries/water bodies?

a. Saudi Arabia
b. Oman
c. Gulf of Oman
d. Red Sea

4. Consider the following statement about Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)

1. Financial Stability and Development Council is a statutory body
2. The Council is chaired by Union Finance minister

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct.

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both
d. None

5. Bharat 22 is seen in news recently, it is related to

a. Exchange traded fund
b. Unmanned aircraft vehicle developed by HAL.
c. Joint exercise of Navy & Air force.
d. Mobile app launched by Indian Postal department