Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams – 07 June 2015

:: National ::

Q. 1

1. Even a minor cannot be forced to live in a protection home without her consent, the High Court has observed.
2. The Lucknow Bench of Justices Shabihul Hasnain and Shashi Kant gave the order on a habeas corpus petition filed by the girl’s “husband”.

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 Bangladesh premier and opposition leader Khaleda Zia sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention in “restoration” of democracy in the country.
2. Mr. Modi, on his maiden visit to Bangladesh met the full spectrum of Bangladeshi politicians, including Ms. Zia.

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. Bangladesh signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with two major Indian companies to set up 4,600 MW power plants in the country.

2. The deals, worth $5.5 billion, were inked between the Power Development Board of Bangladesh (BPDB) and Indian companies Tata and Reliance Power.

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. Croatia's Ivan Dodig and Brazilian Marcelo Melo clinched their maiden Grand Slam title by defeating brothers Bob and Mike Bryan in the French Open doubles final.

2. Dodig and Melo lost the 2013 Wimbledon final against the Bryan brothers.