Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 08 March 2017

Q.1- In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?

1.CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency.
2.CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
3.Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
4.While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1, 3 and 4 only
(b)2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.2- Consider the following statements and mark the correct option.

1. EPF and PPF both are instruments offered by government of India
2. In EPF employer contribute half of the contribution of employee

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None

Q.3- Which of the following is correct regarding commonwealth of nations?

1. All these countries were formerly colonies of British empire
2. These countries has a legal obligation to support Britain, when it is facing external war.
3. Nepal is part of commonwealth of nations

A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. None

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