Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 25 March 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. Amitav Ghosh emerged as the only Indian author among 15 finalists for this year’s Man Booker International Prize for his contribution to English language writing.
2. Kolkata-born, 58-year-old Ghosh had narrowly missed out on the Booker Prize in 2008 when he was shortlisted for his work ‘Sea of Poppies’.

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. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe presented the draft of a key constitutional amendment — which seeks to prune presidential powers — to the Sri Lankan Parliament.
2. The draft Bill envisages converting the current presidential form of government to a presidential-parliamentary system.

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. To promote ‘Make in India’ campaign, the Railway Ministry plans to ‘give away’ thousands of shirt pins and key chains with the lion logo of this ambitious initiative.
2. Railway passengers can now book their tickets, do shopping and pay service bills using RuPay pre-paid cards, as the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), launched the debit card service.

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. 4

1. Elliott’s winning six, off injured South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn, took New Zealand into the World Cup final for the first time.
2. New Zealand faced a revised target of 298 under the Duckworth-Lewis method after South Africa made 281 for five in 43 overs, which included a near two-hour rain stoppage.