indian political, socio economic panorama & issues (national) MCQ section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements about the 8th edition Global Innovation Index (GII) 2015 released recently:

1. The index is topped by Russia for being the most innovative nation.
2. Countries like China, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Jordan, Kenya and Uganda are among a group of countries outperforming their economic peers as per the GII 2015.
3. India’s ranking has slipped further to 81 in the list.
4. India remains at the bottom of the regional ranking of Central and Northern Asia.

a) 1, 2 & 4

b) 1 & 2 only

c) 1 & 4 only

d) 1, 2 & 3

Question : 2

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Jackal Research & Translocation Project launched in Uttar Pradesh?

1. It has been launched by Wildlife SOS in collaboration with Uttar Pradesh Forest Department and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
2. It aims to protect blackbuck population along with jackal population in Akbar’s tomb premises, Sikandra near Agra.

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) Neither 1 Nor 2

Question : 3

Who becomes India’s first cyber security chief?

a) Shashi Kant Sharma

b) Vikas Swarup

c) Gulshan Rai

d) Rajni Razdan

Question : 4

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. India has recently signed an agreement on Mutual Protection of Classified Information with France.
2. The agreement has paved the way for deeper negotiation and enhancing defence cooperation.

a) 2 only

b) Both 1 and 2

c) 1 only

d) Neither 1 Nor 2

Question : 5

The Union Government has set a target to achieve literacy rate in the country by 2017 :

a) 85%

b) 78%

c) 80%

d) 82%

Question : 6

Green PHABLET, a customised low-cost combination of phone and tablet computer, has been launched with the aim to empower

a) Hilly Areas

b) Women

c) Students

d) Farmers