Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 18 October 2014

National

Q.1

1. Centre rolls out a string of labour reforms under the "Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayate programme" to boost “Make in India” campaign.
2. The reforms will make doing business easy by offering industry-friendly labour laws.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. All of the above
d. Neither 1 nor 2

International

Q. 2

1. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated on October 17.
2. Theme of year 2014 is Leave no one behind think, decide and act together against extreme poverty.
3. The annual day, in observance since 1993, is celebrated to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a. Only 1
b. 2 & 3
c. All of the above
d. None of these

Q. 3

1. World Food Day 2014 was celebrated across the globe on October 16.
2. This year theme is: "Family Farming: Feeding the world, caring for the earth”, to focus on the significant role it plays in eradicating hunger and poverty.