Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 01 June 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has sought an explanation from the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras for derecognising the Ambedkar-Periyar Study Circle.
2. If the IIT-M is found to be in violation of the law, especially the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the commission could instruct the police to register an FIR.

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. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj admitted that the issue of China granting stapled visas to Indians from Arunachal Pradesh remains “unresolved.”
2. Much to India’s chagrin, China continued to grant stapled visas to residents of Arunachal Pradesh, claiming it to be a part of its territory.

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. In the simplified income-tax return form the Union Finance Ministry came out with, taxpayers will not need to furnish details of foreign trips or expenditure, but will have to give their passport number.
2. However the government has also not relaxed the requirement to list all bank accounts and balances.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

:: Science and Technology ::

Q. 4

1. The Digital India campaign will involve multiple partners and stakeholders, including ministries and government departments, industry, school and academic institutions, gram panchayats and civic bodies.
2. The dates have not been fixed yet, sources said it is likely to take off by the end of June or in early July.