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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 27 January 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. External Affairs Ministry officials have said that no changes to the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages (CLND) Act, 2010, have been made, and no assurances given to the U.S.
2. Given the lack of clarity on just how the government was able to convince U.S. officials who have held out against the law since 2010, many are sceptical about how viable the breakthrough will be if there is legal or political opposition to the deal in India.

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. Sahyadri Industries Ltd., joined the PM’s Swacch Bharat Mission with the launch of Cemply Swachalay, first-of-its-kind and fast to build green toilets.
2. The company plans to install one lakh toilets in Chennai during 2015-16. These toilets can be installed in any terrain and are ready in less than an hour.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

:: Business & Economy ::

Q. 3

1. Consumer electronics and appliances manufacturer Kenstar has made a foray into the air conditioner segment, and launched its range of split ACs.
2. In a first, Kenstar has tied up with e-commerce player snapdeal to distribute the ACs exclusively.

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. 4

1. The Church of England ended centuries of male-only leadership as Reverend bibby Lane became its first woman bishop.
2. The ceremony briefly disrupted by a traditionalist priest’s protest.