Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 24th February 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The food subsidy, including the Public Distribution System, the mid-day meal scheme and other nutrition programmes cost the government Rs. 1.25 lakh crore in its last Budget.
2. It would need to rise to Rs 2.5 lakh crore with an additional Rs. 12,000 crore in maternity benefits for the government to meet its obligations under the National Food Security Act.

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. According to the new provisions, the selection committee for the Arjuna Award will be headed by a retired Supreme Court or High Court judge, and not more than one sportsperson/coach from a particular discipline shall be a member of the panel to avoid any bias towards any particular discipline.
2. A sportsperson of eminence/sports administrator/sports expert belonging to para sports will now be a member of the Arjuna Award selection panel.

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. Rana Bhagwandas, the first Hindu to serve as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Pakistan,died in Karachi.
2. Justice Bhagwandas was a firm believer of rule of law, democracy and principles