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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 27 March 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The Medical Council of India (MCI) has sought the help of health universities and the State medical council, a statutory body, to put an end to the menace of “ghost teachers” in medical colleges.
2. Colleges employ “ghost teachers” on a temporary basis, especially during the visits of MCI teams, by paying them a fixed amount.

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. China and Sri Lanka have decided to carve a new strategic framework for their relationship defined by the Maritime Silk Road, and avoid a clash with India through a Beijing-Colombo-New Delhi trilateral partnership.
2. The Sri Lankan President told Mr. Xi that work on the stalled $1.4-billion Colombo Port City Project would resume after problems were “sorted out,”.\

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. The Sagar Mala project, will lead to the creation of at least 100 smart cities and has the potential to raise India's GDP by two per cent.
2. The 100 smart cities envisaged under the project would cost Rs. 12,000 crore each.

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. Facebook launched its streaming video application Periscope, a move that could dampen enthusiasm for the rising online star Meerkat, which offers a similar service.
2. The Periscope app, like Meerkat, allows anyone to stream live video to a wide audience with their smartphone.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

:: Sports ::

Q. 5

1. India’s World Cup campaign juddered to a halt after a 95-run defeat to Australia in the semifinal.
2. Australia will face New Zealand in the final in Sydney.