indian political, socio economic panorama & issues (national) MCQ section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The National Deworming initiative was launched by Union Ministry for Health & Family Welfare.
2. First National Deworming Day was observed on 12th February 2015.
3. Albendazole tablets are used against parasitic worm infestation.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 2

Which of the following are the guidelines recently approved by SEBI to govern international financial services centres (IFSC)?

1. The existing stock exchanges can establish their subsidiaries in the IFSC.
2. The minimum initial capital to set up stock exchange is lowered to ` 25 crore.
3. IFSC will be established under the Company Act, 2013.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 3

Who among the following has been appointed as the new CBI chief?

a) Anil Sinha

b) Anand Lal Banerjee

c) Sumedh Singh

d) Ashok Kumar

Question : 4

Consider the following statements:

1. Railway Ministry has flagged off India’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) powered train between Rewari and Rohtak in Haryana.
2. It is powered by Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU).
3. It is capable of running at a speed of 80 km per hour.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of the above

Question : 5

Which of the following statements are true regarding e-Biz portal launched by the Indian government recently?

1. It has been launched by the Finance Ministry.
2. It will provide single window facility for business transactions and other formalities.
3. Initially, the portal will be launched in 10 pilot states.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) All of these

Question : 6

With reference to the government’s smart cities project, consider the following statements:

1. There are four broad criteria and a total of 13 Subcriteria to determine smart cities
2. The government will give 10 crore rupees each for the smart city plan
3. The selected cities include 12 cities from Uttar Pradesh
4. Jammu and Kashmir is not included in the plan

a) 1, 3 & 4

b) 1 & 2 only

c) 2 & 4 only

d) 1, 2 & 3