Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 06 November 2015

:: National ::

1. Which among the following are the districts which are part of pilot projects Microsoft in India to provide low-cost Inter-net to villages?

a) Varanasi
b) Srikakulam
c) Indore

A) a, c
B) b,c
C) a,b
D) All

:: International ::

2. Which among the following is correct with respect to disputed Zhubi reef?

a) It is part of sparty island
b) China, Philippines and Vietnam all claim over its jurisdiction.

A) a only
B) Both
C) b only
D) None

:: Economy ::

3. Which among the following is correct with respect to Gold Bonds, recently started by the Government, for gold monetisation?

a) The Bonds will be for a tenor of eight years, with an exit option from the 5th year.
b) Buyer will not be allowed to purchase less than two grams-worth of bonds and not more than 500grams-worth per person per financial year.
c) It can only be purchased by individuals residing in India.

A) a, c
B) a, b
C) c only
D) All

4. Which among the following is correct regarding recently launched UDAY scheme?

a) Under this scheme states shall take over 75 per cent of discom debt as on September 30, 2015 over two years
b) 50 per cent of discom debt shall be taken over in 2015-16 and 25 per cent in 2016-17.

A) a only
B) b only
C) Both
D) None

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