Current Affairs Questions and Answers - May 27,2015

ANSWER: A. 98.5%.

The banks, in this small mountainous state with a meagre population of little over six lakhs, have been successful not only in opening new accounts but also in mobilizing handsome balance in the accounts so opened.

ANSWER: D. Bangladesh

It has been announced by the Home Minister Rajnath Singh that India and Bangladesh will soon sign an agreement on Teesta water sharing issue.

ANSWER: A. Iran

Jason Rezaian, a dual US-Iranian citizen, has been accused of passing information to hostile governments. The Washington Post's editor described the trial as shameful and criticised the decision to hold behind closed doors. According to BBC, Mr Rezaian is being tried in one of Tehran's revolutionary courts, usually reserved for political cases or those related to national security. He could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

ANSWER: C. West Bengal

The Government will create necessary infrastructure for promotion of sports besides training in Archery, Volleyball, Gymnastic and Swimming. The policy also announced reservation of Government jobs for talented sportsperson.

ANSWER: B. Lt. Gen Nirbhay Sharma

Former Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt.Gen Nirbhay Sharma was sworn in as the new Governor of Mizoram. Guwahati High Court Judge Justice T Vaiphei administered him the oath of office at a solemn ceremony in Raj Bhawan Dubar Hall attended by Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla and his cabinet colleagues.

ANSWER: B. Kumar Sangakkara.

He is the former Sri Lankan captain.

ANSWER: C. Kapil Dev

ANSWER: D. Ajinkya Rahane

The CEAT awards honour the best of the cricketers based on their performances in international cricketing in all formats - Test, ODI and T20 - as rated by the CEAT Cricket ratings (CCR) for the year 2014 – 2015.

ANSWER: C. Switzerland

These names were among the scores of foreign national names that were made public so that they can be probed in their respective countries. The two Indians named in the gazette are Sneh Lata Sawhney and Sangita Sawhney. The country has provided only date of births of these two women.

ANSWER: D. Delhi

The decision was taken keeping in view the security and safety of commuters, especially women. The GPS devices will be available from Driving Licence Appointment and Payment System (DIMTS).

ANSWER: A. Manoj Mishra

He is currently serving as the Director (Finance) at State Trading Corporation (STC).

ANSWER: C. 15%

The latest wage revision is effective from November 1, 2012. The Reserve Bank of India has given an in-principle approval to banks for allowing holidays on every second and fourth Saturdays of a month.

ANSWER: A. Ireland

The Republic of Ireland has voted overwhelmingly to legalise same-sex marriage in a historic referendum. More than 62% voted in favour of amending the country's constitution to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry.

ANSWER: B. Andre Russell

Andre Russell of Kolkata Knight Riders has been chosen as the Player of the Tournament in IPL-8 season. Orange Cup awarded to David Warner of Sunrisers Hyderbad, Dwayne Bravo awarded with Purple cap and Shreyas Iyer of Delhi Daredevils.