Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 21 April 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The period for identification of households eligible for coverage under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) has been extended up to September 30, 2015.
2. The law stipulates that any such orders made under the Act are tabled in Parliament, the Centre has such plans.

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. Chinese President Xi Jinping inaugurated a $46 billion investment plan in Pakistan that aims to create direct links between China and the Arabian Sea and boost the sluggish Pakistani economy.
2. The corridor scheme is part of Beijing’s “Belt and Road” plan to expand its trade and transport footprint across Central and South Asia, while countering US and Indian influence.

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. P-Notes, mostly used by overseas HNIs (high networth individuals), hedge funds and other foreign institutions, allow such investors to invest in Indian markets through registered foreign institutional investors (FIIs).
2. Till a few years ago, P-Notes used to account for more than 50 per cent of the total FII investments, but their share has fallen after SEBI tightened the disclosure norms and other regulations for such investments.

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. Under NNP, each telecom circle and mobile operators are allocated mobile numbers. The first few digits of a mobile number indicate the telecom circle.
2. The full NNP will allow subscribers to retain their mobile number in any part of the country even when they change their operator or State.