Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 02 May 2015
Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 02 May 2015
:: National ::
Q. 1
1. Baba Ramdev demanded that K.C. Tyagi, the Janata Dal(U) MP who first
raised the issue of a medicine that guarantees a male offspring, and others
apologise to Parliament and the people for mocking Ayurveda.
2. Baba Ramdev had tweeted that “Putrajivak” was a “classical Ayurvedic name and
dealt with infertility issues, not gender-selection” as alleged.
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. The United Nations warned fuel shortages threaten to halt all relief
operations in Iraq.
2. U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon said the lack of fuel was preventing agencies on the
ground from distributing even those stocks already inside the country, most of
which are in the hands of rebels who are under a UN arms embargo.
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. SMEcorner.com, an online loan facilitator for small businesses, has been
picked for Google’s start-up mentorship programme ‘Google Launchpad’.
2. It provides loans in the range of Rs.3 lakh to Rs.25 crore.
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. Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that it had ordered an
FIR to be filed against the CEO and the directors of Internet shopping company
Snapdeal for allegedly selling prescription drugs online.
2. The FDA will be investigating other online shopping companies such as Jabong
and Myntra.
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. Pankaj Advani slipped in the summit clash of the Asian snooker
championship, losing to Pakistan’s Hamza Akbar seven frames to six in Kuala
Lumpur.
2. Japan beat India in the semifinals of the Asia-Oceania World Junior under-14
girls’ tennis tournament in Bangkok, Thailand.
Which of the following statements is/are true-?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 & 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2