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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 8 March 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The Nagaland government has put its administration on high alert following the lynching of a rape accused, Syed Sarif Khan.
2. Sarif Khan from Bhanga village in Karimganj district had been living in Dimapur for over two years after marrying a Naga woman.

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. Japan has sent mixed signals about its approach to tackle pollution — by announcing zero-tolerance to violators of a stringent environmental law.
2. Japan’s decision to lower its growth rate target for 2015 to seven per cent; the framing of the new environment law; and plans to enhance the role of nuclear and renewables in its energy mix, is expected to sharply reduce emissions in the world’s second largest economy.

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. Walmart India announced Ashwin Mittal as the new Chief Financial Officer and Javier Rojo as Head of Real Estate and Business Development.
2. Mr. Mittal will replace Jill Anderson, the present CFO.

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. Foundation stone was laid for the much-awaited 24x7 generic and other medicines store on the Government Wenlock hospital premises.
2. The government giving final shape to providing free treatment to the extent of Rs. 25,000 for road accident victims in the first 48 hours of admission to hospital.