Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 19 June 2015

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 19 June 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The IIM-Ahmedabad, has expressed concern over some of the provisions of the Indian Institutes of Management Bill, 2015, which, it feels, will spell the end of autonomy.
2. IIMs want bill should grant more autonomy to the institutes in deciding how they wish to structure themselves, as they are governed by societies.

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. Pakistan is close to finalise a deal with Russia to buy Mi-35 attack helicopters, a sign of increasing defence ties between the Cold War-era adversaries.
2. The deal is believed to be signed after the conclusion of Army chief General Raheel Sharif’s visit to Moscow.

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. Micromax launched its latest flagship smartphone, which it claims to be the world’s slimmest and lightest 3G device.
2. The phone comes with a free 3G SIM and double data offer from Airtel, which doubles the 3G data amount for any consumer activating the 3G SIM.

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. 4

1. According to the 2013 Anti-Doping Rule Violations Report released by WADA, Russia has the maximum number of dope offenders with 212 testing positive while the figures for Turkey and India were 155 and 91 respectively.
2. . Of the 91 Indians, 30 were women athletes.

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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