Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 9 April 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi will become the next Chief Election Commissioner.
2. Mr. Zaidi will have a tenure up to July 2017, when he attains the age of 60.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

:: International ::

Q. 2

1. The European Commission is set to create an SPI for the regions of the European Union.
2. World Bank, OECD and European Commission planning to adopt social progress index.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

Ans- (c)

:: Business and Economy ::

Q. 3

1. Under the old system, CIL was allowed to sell up to 12 per cent of coal through e-auction.
2. CIL, had last year sold 7 per cent of total sales through e-auction.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

:: Science and Technology ::

Q. 4

1. Navigation satellite IRNSS-1D was launched from Sriharikota.
2. IRNSS-1D is the fourth of the seven-satellite Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System.

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. Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year is an award dating back to 1889 and is generally based on a player’s performances in the preceding English season.
2. By tradition, it can only be won once in a career.