Times Person of the Year - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Who has been named Times Person of the Year in 2015?

a. Desmond Tutu
b. Donald Trump
c. Tony Blair
d. Angela Merkel
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Angela Merkel

Explanation:
Time magazine has honoured German Chancellor Angela Merkel as Person of the Year 2015. The German Chancellor’s leadership helped to preserve and promote EU without borders. IS leader Al-Baghdadi and Republican presidential aspirant Donald Trump were also among the 8 candidates shortlisted for the honour. PM Narendra Modi, RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani and Google’s Sundar Pichai were among the contenders for this annual honour prior to the final shortlist.