Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 31 March 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. As farmers in parts of north India grapple with damage to standing rabi crop caused by untimely rain, the Centre has revised the overall affected area down to 106 lakh hectares from the initial 191 lakh hectares.
2. The 14 States that have reported crop damage in varying proportions include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.

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. China has provided details about its proposed Silk Road initiatives, which would impact 4.4 billion people and, within a decade, could generate trade above 2.5 trillion dollars.
2. Chinese President Xi Jinping is hopeful that the mega-trade volumes among the Silk Road economies would touch $ 2.5 trillion over the next 15 years.

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. The Delhi High Court has said that any foreign airline having even one office in the country is bound by the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
2. The Delhi High Court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking the implementation of the Vishakha guidelines on sexual harassment against women at the workplace in the aviation industry.

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. The Army and the Air Force have expressed satisfaction with the capabilities of Akash, but the Navy has made it clear that Akash is not suitable for installation on warships.
2. The Defence Acquisition Council gave approval for the upgrade of 10 Kamov-28 anti-submarine helicopters of the Navy at a cost of €297 million.

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. Austalia dominates ICC’s team of the tournament released, with Brendon McCullum named captain.
2. The New Zealanders in the line-up are Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Martin Guptill and Daniel Vettori.