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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 09 June 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The Delhi government was forced to issue a fresh advisory to all hospitals in the city prohibiting the ‘two-finger’ test on rape victims to ascertain sexual assault.
2. The Health Department said medical professionals should not perform the ‘finger test’ on victims of sexual assault while insisting that its earlier directive was misinterpreted.

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. India, Japan and Australia discussed concerns over Chinese reclamation in the South China Sea, and hoped a “code of conduct” would be agreed to between China and the ASEAN countries to calm tensions in the region.
2. India has made no comment so far on the reclamation, the government has voiced concerns several times on what it sees as China’s restrictions on freedom of movement.

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 Reserve Bank of India stressed the need for more coordination between financial sector regulators to stop the menace of ponzi schemes.
2. Ponzi schemes are high investment schemes, wherein people are promised high returns without having to assume commensurate level of risks.

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. 4

1. All the 14 Indian medal winners at the 20th Asian athletics championships which concluded in Wuhan, China, will receive cash awards from the sports ministry for their achievements.
2. The 59-member Indian team finished third overall with fiver gold, five silver and four bronze, behind China and Qatar.