Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 24 April 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The MHA informed the Reserve Bank of India that Ford Foundation had been included on the list of foreign funding agencies which required prior approval from the Ministry for each transaction.
2. It invoked Section 46 of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans- (c)

:: International ::

Q. 2

1. Hillary Clinton and Marco Rubina are early frontrunners to become the next president of the United States, according to a well-regarded poll released.
2. Republican Party operatives have already launched a massive campaign to undercut Ms. Hillary Clinton’s appeal by painting her as out of touch, manipulative and not to be trusted.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans- (b)

:: Business and Economy ::

Q. 3

1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), said that medium enterprises, social infrastructure and renewable energy would form part of priority sector in addition to the existing categories.
2. It said the priority sector loans sanctioned under the earlier guidelines would continue to be classified under priority sector till repayment/maturity/ renewal.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans- (c)

:: Science and Technology ::

Q. 4

1. The use of smart maps in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious smart cities project will lead to $10 billion in savings and value in a year, according to a study by Dalberg Global Development Advisors.
2. The report points out nine high potential uses of smart maps including traffic and commuting, local retail, tourism, women’s safety, city planning, civic engagement, emergency services, logistics and delivery and disaster response.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans- (b)

:: Sports ::

Q. 5

1. International Cricket Council has suggested ways to determine if a bowler has an illegal or suspect action.
2. The guidelines say bowling actions are divided into four clear categories under law.