Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 12th February 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. Any deviation from constitutional principles and provisions will weaken the democratic fabric of the country and jeopardise the well-being of citizens
2. Every Indian, looked to the Constitution as the guarantor of liberties, freedom and equality.

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. 2

1. The Navy is learnt to have taken the call to retire the decrepit warhorse INS Vikrant, the aircraft carrier that has had a service life of 56 years as on date
2. India’s first carrier Vikrant, which was turned into a maritime museum post-retirement in 1997, has now been broken up after its upkeep became ostensibly unviable.

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. 3

1. Uber Technologies Inc. added a panic button and tracking features to its taxi hailing app in India after the U.S.-based company was banned in New Delhi last year in the wake of rape allegations against one of its drivers.
2. Uber is fighting bans in France, Spain and South Korea for alleged violations, including using unlicensed drivers.