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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 28 May 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The Union Home Ministry moved the Supreme Court against the observations made by the Delhi High Court terming “suspect” its May 21 notification on the powers of the Lieutenant-Governor.
2. The Home Ministry filed a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court challenging the stinging remarks made by the Delhi High Court in a May 25 order as “unconstitutional”.

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. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair resigned as envoy of the Middle East Quartet diplomatic group after eight years in the job.
2. Mr. Blair was appointed to the unpaid position in 2007 by the informal body comprising the West Asia Group, United States, European Union and Russia.\

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. Taxi aggregator TaxiForSure (TFS) has revamped its mobile application with a new feature, which will help customers book cab in less than seven seconds.
2. The company has also partnered with mobile payment platform Snapdeal for the cash less payment for rides.

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 Union sports ministry has decided to consider granting recognition to sports bodies dealing with indigenous disciplines as Regional Sports Federations (RSFs).
2. The ministry clarified that a particular condition, which required a National Sports Federation to have affiliated units in two-third of the state/ union territories, will not be applicable for the grant of recognition to RSFs.