Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 26th February 2015

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 26th February 2015

Q. 1

1. A juvenile was among the accused and the brutality of his actions prepared the ground for proposing differential treatment to juveniles in the 16-18 age group in case of heinous crimes.
2. In its report in the Lok Sabha, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resource Development recommended that all relevant clauses dealing with Children’s Courts, and differential treatment of children between 16 and 18 years need to be reviewed as subjecting them to an adult judicial system goes against Articles 14 and 15(3) of the Constitution.

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. 2

1. Scientists are eagerly awaiting the launch of IRNSS-1D, the fourth Indian regional navigation satellite.
2. This satellite will complete more than half of the ambitious ‘Indian GPS’ ring over the subcontinent and allow ISRO’s sat-nav team to prove its usefulness in location-based applications.

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. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave approval for establishing the New Development Bank (NDB) and the BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA).
2. The $200 billion BRICS CRA would help countries deal with short-term liquidity pressures, provide mutual support and further strengthen financial stability.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

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