Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 25 April 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The Supreme Court sought a response from the government on a petition seeking a declaration that the Republic be called ‘Bharata’ instead of ‘India.’
2. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India H.L. Dattu issued notice to the Centre and all the States on a public interest petition filed by social activist, Niranjan Bhatwal from Maharashtra, that the public should have an “unambigous understanding” that the country’s name is ‘Bharata.’

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. 2

1. Nepal may soon have its own RTI (Right to Information) law.
2. Called the “Right to Know Information” legislation, the proposed law is part of the new regime’s 100 Days Programme.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

:: Business and Economy ::
 

Q. 3
 

1. Tata Projects has entered into a strategic partnership with Australian construction company, Brookfield Multiplex, to deliver a range of commercial and retail, healthcare and tourism and leisure projects in Bhutan.
2. Both companies will enter partnerships in an integrated joint venture manner and the stake will vary project-wise.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

:: Science and Technology ::
 

Q. 4

1. Mobile phone applications pioneered by Facebook are still coming out on top in the race for the Internet throne.
2. Google’s latest Internet revolution saw the web giant modify its search algorithm to favour mobile-friendly sites, in a bid to upstage Facebook that U.S. media branded a “mobilegeddon.”

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. 5

1. Shakib Al Hasan’s fine all-round showing powered Bangladesh to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan, its first Twenty20 international win over Pakistan.
2. India went down to Ukraine in the fifth round of the world team chess championship at Tsaghkadzor, Armenia .

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

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