UIC Global Security, Congress - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which political party’s 25 Member of Parliament (MPs) were suspended for five consecutive days for disrupting proceedings in the Lok Sabha House by the Speaker on 3rd Aug’15?

a. BJP
b. AIADMK
c. TMC
d. Congress
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Congress

Explanation:
The suspended leaders were protesting against the government over the Lalit Modi and Vyapam scams. Taking tough action against the agitating members, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said they were suspended for persistently and willfully obstructing the House. She ruled that the 'named' members will not attend five sittings of the House.