Current Affairs Questions and Answers - Apr 15, 2015

ANSWER: A. Terrorism

He also said the world should collectively put pressure on countries which provide shelter to terrorists, in an apparent reference to Pakistan.

ANSWER: B. Interlinking of Rivers.

The Task Force will take up all issues for expediting the work on interlinking of rivers in the Country. The task force will facilitate interlinking of intra-state and intra-basin Rivers also along with that of inter-state and inter-basin links. The Task Force will also provide guidance on norms of appraisal of individual projects in respect of economic viability, socio-economic, environmental impacts and preparation of resettlement plans.

ANSWER: C. 42.

PM Narendra Modi’s trip to Canada will be the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 42 years. The Prime Minister will meet his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper in Ottawa to advance prospects of a free trade deal.

ANSWER: A. e-Tourist Visa.

It has been observed that the current name of the scheme is creating confusion among tourists and they presumed as if the Visa is being granted on arrival. However, at present the system of pre-authorization of Visa to foreigners is being given prior to travel. According to Home Ministry, they had also received the requests of name change from some Indian embassies.

ANSWER: D. Congress.

Mr. Ajay Maken said that the Congress completely supports net neutrality in the country. If the net neutrality is not being maintained then it will violate freedom of consumers and have repercussions in the future.

ANSWER: A. FM Mode.

The service will be available on 100.1 Megahertz frequency. In recent times, there has been a demand for Vividh Bharti to be available on FM mode so that listeners can enjoy the programmes without any hitch. In fact, Medium Wave has its own shortcomings, whereas FM has clearer quality and is available on mobiles as well.

ANSWER: C. Ukraine.

The two countries met their French and German counterparts in Berlin and agreed to support international monitors and establish four working groups to address the most pressing issues faced by people in the embattled region, where Russian-backed separatists are fighting Ukrainian government forces.The meeting took place on 13th Apr’15 amid fresh clashes in the Donetsk area.

ANSWER: D. Swaraj Abhiyan Party.

The two leaders announced that the Swaraj Abhiyan will be a fight for the rights of farmers, women and common man across the country through protests and rallies.

ANSWER: C. 8%.

The World Bank has predicted 8 per cent GDP growth rate of India by 2017 and said that a strong expansion in the country, coupled with favorable oil prices, would accelerate the economic growth in South Asia. The bank in its semi-annual report said, in India, GDP growth is expected to accelerate to 7.5 percent in fiscal year 2015 -16 and India's economic growth could reach 8 per cent in fiscal year 2017-18, on the back of significant acceleration of investment growth to 12 per cent during 2016 to 2018.

ANSWER: B. Flipkart.

Flipkart took the decision following a massive public campaign to support net neutrality in India. CEO of Flipkart said that Airtel could have compromised net neutrality in the future and company will not take part in any deal that jeopardises internet freedom.