Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 18th February 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. There was nothing “mala fide” in publishing photographs of the Prime Minister, political leaders and “higher authorities” in government advertisements, the Centre said
2. Shanti Bhushan, counsel of petitioner Common Cause, said such advertisements were harmful instances of patronage of media houses by the government.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

:: Sports ::

Q. 2

1. Reminding that “cricket is almost a religion in the Indian sub-continent,” Prasar Bharti urged the Supreme Court to order “absolute stay” on a Delhi High Court order barring the public broadcaster from sharing its Doordarshan feed of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2015 matches with private cable operators.
2. The Delhi High Court’s verdict favouring Star India Ltd., which said it had a six-year broadcasting contract worth Rs. 3,850 crore with the BCCI to beam the World Cup matches in the subcontinent, had come after a seven-year court battle with the Prasar Bharti.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

:: International ::

Q. 3

1. U.S.-headquartered news portal Mashable announced its foray into the Indian market in partnership with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd’s JV firm India.com.
2. Mashable, which termed India as one of its top five global markets, said its Indian arm would have an editorial team based in the country for localised content.