Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 21 December 2014

National

Q. 1

1. The Mid-Year Economic Review for fiscal year 2014-15 was tabled in the Lok Sabha. According to this review the Indian economy is expected to record 5.5% growth rate during the year.
2. The Mid-Year Economic Review (2014-15) was prepared by Arvind Subramanian, Chief Economic Advisor in the Finance Ministry.

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. 2

1. Atletico de Kolkata won the inaugural edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) which concluded on 20 December 2014.
2. Atletico de Kolkata defeated Kerala Blasters by 1-0 in the final of the inaugural edition of ISL played at Mumbai’s D.Y. Patil Stadium on 20 December.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

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

Science & Technology

Q.3

1. In an important development Indian scientists claimed achieving self-reliance in development of Glide Bomb after successfully testing it.
2. Glide Bomb relies on small control surfaces which direct the weapon towards a target as it progressively loses altitude after being released from an aircraft.