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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 16 May 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The Supreme Court gave a Goa lower court one year to complete the trial against Tehelka founder-editor Tarun Tejpal in a sexual assault case.
2. Mr. Tejpal has been charge sheeted for allegedly raping, sexually harassing and outraging the modesty of a junior colleague during an event at a Goa hotel in November 2013.

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. Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel married his gay partner, becoming the first European Union leader to enter into a same-sex union in a symbol of growing social change across the continent.
2. Iceland is not part of the EU.

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 Home Ministry may not grant licence to Kalanithi Maran-promoted Sun TV Network’s group companies citing the alleged involvement of its owners in 2G spectrum scam.
2. The company operates 35 radio channels under the brand name Suryan FM in Tamil Nadu and Red FM in rest of 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

:: Science and Technology ::

Q. 4

1. The latest version of Google’s self-driving car, a pod-like two-seater that needs no gas pedal or steering wheel, will make its debut on public roads this summer.
2. This prototype is the first vehicle built from scratch for the purpose of self-driving, Google says.

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. India and Srilanka, the top two teams, made the final of the SAARC golf championship .
2. India defeated Bhutan, while Srilanka swamped a hapless Afghanistan in the semifinals.