Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 10 March 2015

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 10 March 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The installation of CCTV-based surveillance systems for Mumbai is expected to be completed within 90 weeks and the project is already being implemented in Nasik.

2. On the plan to decongest Mumbai by developing new smart cities,the government has proposed a new city on an area of 600 sq km around the Navi Mumbai international airport, and the city would be christened NAINA

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. Sudan has failed to arrest its long-time leader Omar al-Bashir for genocide and war crimes, the International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled, referring the matter back to the U.N. Security Council.
2. The ICC in 2009 and 2010 issued two warrants against Bashir, but he continues to travel across the African continent despite a legal obligation by ICC member states to arrest him.

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. Under the new law on black money, the offence will be made non-compoundable and offenders will not be permitted to approach the Settlement Commission.
2. The offence of concealment of income or evasion of tax in relation to a foreign asset will be made a predicate offence under the Prevention of Money- laundering Act, 2007.

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. ICANN, a non-profit organisation, is the global body that oversees operation and administration of the Internet domain name system.
2. Internet must be equitable, effective, open-for-all and no one should be able to claim early arrival benefit.