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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 30 October 2014

National

Q.1

1. India’s rank in World Economic Forum’s 2014 gender gap index that was released on 27 October 2014 is 114th.
2. India’s rank of 114 was out of 142 countries that were analysed in this index. India slipped 13 spots from its last year’s ranking of 101 due to low score in parameters like economic participation, educational attainment and health and survival.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Neither 1 nor 2
d. Both 1 & 2

Persons in News

Q.2

1. 44-year-old Devendra Fadnavis will be the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra and will take oath on 31 October 2014.
2. He was elected as the leader of the Maharashtra Legislature Party, Fadnavis, who will be the first BJP Chief Minister of the state, has been a Mayor of Nagpur.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Neither 1 nor 2
d. Both 1 & 2

Q.3

Who was appointed as the new Chairman of the Prasar Bharti Board recently?

a. A. Surya Prakash
b. Markandey Katju
c. Kailash Satyarthi
d. Vrinda Karat

Sports

Q.4

1. The logo of 2018 FIFA World Cup was revealed by FIFA President Sepp Blatter. Brazil is hosting this World Cup?
2. The 2018 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Brazil would be the 21st edition of Football World Cup.

Which of the following statements is/are true-?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Neither 1 nor 2
d. Both 1 & 2

Science & Technology

Q.5

1. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed a new drug to stem the global spread of multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis, but has cautioned that its use must follow a set of guidelines issued by it.
2. The WHO has issued interim policy guidance that lists five conditions that must be in place if the new drug is used to for treatment of MDR-TB.