Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 09 May 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The Bombay High Court suspended Salman sentence and granted him bail till his appeal is decided.
2. Salman release comes two days after the sessions court sentenced him to five-year rigorous imprisonment in the 2004 hit-and-run case on the charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

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. Ed Miliband and his Labour Party suffered a devastating rout in British general election, triggering his immediate resignation.
2. Mr. Miliband put living standards at the heart of his election campaign, insisting that an economic upturn under the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition has not reached ordinary people.

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. UM Lohia Two Wheelers plans to roll-out a new cruiser bike every quarter in India.
2. The joint venture between US-based UM Motorcycles and Indian electric two wheeler firm Lohia Auto Industries is drawing up big plans to establish its presence in the cruiser category of mid-size super bike market (250cc-650cc) in the country.

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. The Indian men’s hockey team captain Sardar Singh has been recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award while 11 other names, including six women, have been put forward by Hockey India for the Arjuna Award.
2. Sardar has already been conferred with the Arjuna award in 2013.