Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 2 April 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. Maharashtra Government has decided to construct 65 lakh toilets in the state by 2019 under the cleanliness campaign of central government.

2. When the project is completed in Maharashtra, all families in the state will have a toilet in their home.

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. Iraq declared a “magnificent victory” over the Islamic State group in Tikrit, a key step in driving the militants out of their biggest strongholds.

2. Mosul is Iraq’s second-largest city and the provincial capital of Nineveh.

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. New airline Air Pegasus is set to commence domestic operations, joining other new entrants such as AirAsia India and Vistara to enhance air connectivity in the country.

2. Air Pegasus will be India's nineth airline after Air India, Jet Airways, JetLite (formerly Air Sahara), SpiceJet, GoAir, IndiGo, Air Costa, AirAsia India and Vistara.

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. 4

1. New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been awarded Sir Richard Hadlee medal, the country’s highest cricketing honour.
2. McCullum won the top award ahead of Kane Williamson, who claimed the Redpath Cup for first-class batting, and Trent Boult, who was the winner of the Winsor Cup for bowling.