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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 14 June 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. Over the delay in implementing the long-pending One-Rank, One-Pension (OROP) scheme, ex-servicemen took out a massive rally in the national capital and across the country to express their displeasure.
2. The veterans had been demanding that the government announce a timeline for implementation of OROP.

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. China has approached Bangladesh to sign a deal on blue economy and maritime cooperation in the Bay of Bengal, days after Dhaka and New Delhi signed such an accord.
2. Bangladesh had earlier refused China for the signing of a deal on maritime cooperation to facilitate capacity building, training, joint research and study.

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. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd. (RINL) is in talks with NMDC as well some Odisha government companies for creation of a special purpose vehicle (SPV), which will set up an ultra mega steel plant in Orissa.
2. The concept of setting up an ultra mega steel plant in mineral rich State Orissa through SPVs was being explored.

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. India is found leading the world in virtualisation of content in the Media and Entertainment (M&E) business thereby creating an edge in this domain.
2. Indian M&E companies, which had skipped technology generations are now actually leading the revolution across the world.