Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 01 January 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. India's Planning Commission will be renamed "Neeti Ayog" as part of a plan to restructure the institution that the government believes has run its course.
2. The Planning Commission had suggested to a group chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that its replacement body should be structured to meet the need of changing economic paradigm and comprise sectoral experts and states' representative.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

:: Persons in News ::

Q. 2

1. Indian Space Research Organisation’s chairperson K Radhakrishnan retired recently carrying the crowning glory of the much-hailed India's mission to Mars.
2. Radhakrishnan, a recipient of Padma- Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, was recently chosen as one of the top ten scientific personalities in 2014 by Nature Science Journal.

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. Jangmi, a tropical storm made landfall in northeastern Mindanao Island of Philippines. The storm that caused heavy rains and triggered flash floods and landslides in the country killed at least 30 people.
2. Tropical storm Jangmi, known in the Philippines as Seniang carried winds of 65 kilometers (40 miles) per hour destroying several bridges and highway and lead to evacuation of thousands of residents.