Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 11 April 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. Supreme Court ruled that private hospitals could neither “turn away” victims of acid attack nor wash their hands of after providing first aid.
2. The order said the term “treatment” included reconstructive surgery, free medicines, bed, rehabilitation and aftercare.

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. Talks between the Iraq government and the opposition ended in acrimony with the parties blaming each other for the breakdown.
2. The Russian mediator, Vitaly Naumkin, said the parties agreed on a set of principles for a political settlement, including the condemnation of foreign support for terrorist groups, a call for preserving state institutions and lifting economic sanctions.

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. The Reserve Bank of India said that non-banking finance companies should ensure that their outsourcing arrangements neither diminish their ability to fulfil their obligations to customers and RBI, nor impede effective supervision by the central bank.
2. NBFCs should not engage in outsourcing that would result in their internal control, business conduct or reputation being compromised or weakened.

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. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India would buy 36 of the fighter planes in flyaway condition, citing critical operational requirements of the Indian Air Force.
2. The agreement between India’s Larsen and Toubro and France’s Areva is aimed at cost reduction by increasing localisation and to improve the financial viability of the Jaitawar project.

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. 5

1. Australia defeated New Zealand to register its fourth straight win in the Azlan Shah Cup hockey.
2. Korea beat host Malaysia 3-2 to stay in the hunt.