Insights Secure PRELIMS-2014: UPSC Prelims Questions on Current Events June 20

Consider the following statements

1. In India, 100% FDI under the automatic route is being allowed for port development projects
2. The Maritime Agenda 2010-2020 envisages increasing India’s share in global ship building to 5% from the present 1%
3. At present, Indian ports handle more than 2500 Million Tonnes of traffic per year

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements

1. During last two years, steel price in India has been lesser than the international price
2. The Steel Board checks the prices and demand and supply of steel in the country

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following festivals

1. Heikru Hidongba
2. Ningol Chakouba
3. Lai-Haraoba

Which of the following states mainly celebrates these festivals?

Consider the following places

1. Sankisa
2. Barabar Caves
3. Lauriya Areraj
4. Kesariya

For which of the following are the above places famous for?

Consider the following statements

1. Polavaram dam is being constructed across River Godavari in Telangana state
2. It is a multi-purpose irrigation project and  has been accorded national project status by the central government

Which of the above statements is/are correct?