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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 01st February 2015
Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 01st February 2015
:: National ::
Q. 1
1. The Prime Minister's Office had recently asked the UD Ministry to fast
track the smart city project, while the HUPA ministry was asked to submit the
blueprint for how housing shortage, particularly for the weaker sections will be
met.
2. The Prime Minister's Office had held several rounds of meetings with both
these ministries and there was “dissatisfaction” over the slow pace of work.
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. 2
1. The Centre has proposed major amendments to the 1955 Tea Act to give more
teeth to the regulator — Tea Board of India.
2. The move aims at plugging loopholes in relevant sections of the Tea Act to
enable takeover of the management or control of tea gardens, which have been
closed for over 90 days.
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. 3
1. Former World and Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra shot gold with a
spectacular finish in air rifle in the IWK Hockbrueck shooting championship in
Munich .
2. The 32-year-old Bindra beat Vitali Bubnovich of Russia.
Which of the following statements is/are true-?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2