Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 17 May 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The government has already set in motion its plan to hire 8,533 women constables in paramilitary forces such as CRPF, BSF, CISF and ITBP.

2. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will hold a three-tier examination for these posts with the stages being physical tests, written efficiency and medical tests.

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. India announced a $1-billion credit line to Mongolia for infrastructure development as they upgraded their ties to “strategic partnership”.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Mongolia, the second by an Indian Premier.

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. The lawsuit was filed in Manhattan Federal Court against Alibaba Group Holding Ltd by Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and other brands owned by Paris-based Kering SA seeking damages and an injunction for alleged violations of trademark and racketeering laws.

2. The lawsuit alleged that Alibaba had conspired to manufacture, offer for sale and traffic in counterfeit products bearing their trademarks without their permission.