Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 14 April 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The Union government notified the National Judicial Appointments Commission law and effectively brought to an end the two-decades-old collegium system of appointing judges.
2. The notification brings into immediate effect the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014, and the 98th Constitution Amendment Act.

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. In a report released, the U.N. chief expressed “grave concern” over sexual violence perpetrated by armed groups, including those promoting extremist ideologies in Iraq, Syria, Somalia, Nigeria, Mali, Libya and Yemen.

2. . It lists 45 groups in Central African Republic, Ivory Coast, Congo, Iraq, Mali, Somalia, South Sudan and Syria as well as Boko Haram in Nigeria that are “credibly suspected of committing or being responsible for patterns of rape” in conflict 13 of them for the first time.

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. Telecom major Airtel , said it fully supports the concept of net neutrality and its ‘Airtel Zero’ platform is open to all on non-discriminatory basis.

2. e-commerce major Amazon decided not to join Airtel Zero, which offers subscribers free browsing of websites of companies that join the platform for a fee.

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 popular Vividh Bharati service of the All India Radio will now be available in the FM format.
2. The service would enable listeners to access rich content across the AIR range from their mobile phones, car stereos and the Internet.

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. Former fast bowler Allan Donald, stepped down as South Africa’s bowling coach.
2. Donald joined as bowling coach under former head coach Gary Kirsten in 2011.