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(Current Affairs MCQ) Test Your Skills - 09 September 2014

National

1Q.

(i)The National Waqf Development Corporation (NAWADCO) and the National Building Construction Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop Waqf properties in Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
(ii) The public-sector NAWADCO was established last December with an authorised share capital of Rs. 500 crore to mobilise resources for developing Waqf properties in a Shariah-compliant way.

Which of the above statement/statements is/aretrue ?

(a)Only i
(b)Only ii
(c)Neither i nor ii
(d)Both i and ii

International

2Q.

(i)Sikhs in Pakistan have held a protest march and threatened to launch a countrywide agitation if the government fails to provide security to them.
(ii) The protest was organised by All Pakistan Hindu Rights Movement whose chairman Haroon Sarb Diyal expressed concern over the targeted killings of members of Sikh community.

Which of the above statement/statements is/aretrue ?

(a)Only i
(b)Only ii
(c)Neither i nor ii
(d)Both i and ii

Business

3Q.

(i)Aiming to offer a comprehensive and seamless experience to users to access content via its website and apps across screens (PCs as well as mobiles) and operating platforms, software giant Microsoft unveiled the new look of its MSN website in India.
(ii) The preview in India had been made live for users and Microsoft was inviting people to try out the new web experience, he said, adding they could also leave feedback on the site.