Current Affairs Based Objective and Subjective Questions Set-16

1. Under China led Belt and Road initiative, which of the following countries are now connected with China through a rail network?
   1. Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran
   2. Afghanistan and Iran
   3. Afghanistan , Pakistan and Iran
   4. Kazakhstan, Afghanistan and Iran
       
2. Annually held Delhi-Dialogue to discuss economic, security and political issues is an engagement between:
   1. India and United States
   2. India and ASEAN
   3. India and SAARC
   4. Delhi Government and U.S. Authorities
       
3. Which of the following statements is correctly matched regarding the 58^th Annual Grammy Awards?
   1. Album of the years: Taylor Swift's "1989"
   2. Best new artist: Meghan Trainor
   3. Record of the year: Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk"
   4. All of the above
       
4. Which of the following statements is correct in context of Grammy Awards?
   1. It is awarded by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of United States.
   2. It recognizes outstanding achievements in mainly English and French language music industry.
   3. Both a and b
   4. Neither a nor b
       
5. UPSC Mains Specific Question: Discuss how the rising urbanization is putting pressure on municipal administration system and what measures need to be taken to achieve Mahatma Gandhi's dream of clean cities?

Answers:

1. a
2. b
3. d
4. a
5. Answer Link

References:

China's Rail Network: http://thediplomat.com/2016/02/first-direct-train-from-china-arrives-in-iran/

Delhi Dialogue: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/delhi-dialogue-to-focus-on-trading-blocs/article8245675.ece

Grammy Awards: http://www.grammy.com/