Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 17th February 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. Mr. Sirisena and Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the signing of three agreements on agricultural cooperation, a memorandum of understanding on Nalanda University and an agreement on cultural cooperation.
2. There was no direct mention of talks between the two leaders over devolution of powers to the Northern and Eastern provinces or on the reconciliation process for Tamils after the 2009 anti-LTTE war.

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. ‘Aero India 2015’ will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bengaluru .
2. The theme squarely focused on ‘Make in India’ in aerospace, defence, civil aviation and airport infrastructure in line with the government’s mantra.

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. Russia has taken a firm step to implement its vision of the Silk Road Economic Belt — an initiative to integrate the economies of Asia and Europe along the Eurasian corridor — by putting into operation its $40 billion infrastructure fund for this purpose.
2. The Russian President had offered investors from Asia and beyond to join the Silk Road fund for the development of specific projects.