Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 27 May 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. The Centre is set to approach the Supreme Court over a Delhi High Court judgment which termed as 'suspect' it's recent notification.
2. The High Court had said that the L-G must respect the mandate of the people in all matters which fall under the domain of the Legislative Assembly.

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. Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian went on trial behind closed doors in Iran on charges of spying, in a case that has clouded a rapprochement with the United States.
2. Mr. Rezaian, an Iranian-American, has been held in a politically sensitive case that has unfolded while Iran took part in nuclear talks.

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. Jack Ma-led online retail giant Alibaba’s marketplace AliExpress will start selling Chinese goods to Indian consumers through mobile wallet company Paytm.
2. Alibaba, through Ant Financial Services, had acquired 35 per cent stake in One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm.

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. Arsenal Alexis Sanchez was on announced as the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Fans’ Player of the Year.
2. Currently coach of New South Wales, Australian Trevor Bayliss will take charge of England in time for the start of their home Cricket Ashes series against Australia.