14 Aug, 2018 - current affairs multiple choice questions

This page contains 14 Aug, 2018 Current Affairs Multiple choice Questions MCQs from different newspapers and magazines including The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB and Yojna.

These daily (14 Aug, 2018) current affairs MCQs are based on different exams syllabus and pattern including UPSC CSE/IAS, State PSC, SSC, CDS, CLAT and other competitive exams. These MCQs of daily news are evenly helpful in both prelims exams and to test one's preparation.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)", recently in news ?

1.	The act grants special powers to the Indian Armed Forces in "disturbed areas".	2.	A state of emergency declared by the "State governments" comes under the preview of AFSPA.
3.	Both 1 and 2	4.	Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)", recently in news ?

1.	There can be no prosecution, suit or any other legal proceeding against anyone acting under that law.	2.	Under the act Armed Forces can arrest anyone without a warrant.
3.	Both 1 and 2	4.	Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) Act-2016", recently in news ?

1.	An Annual Plan of Operation (APO), will be prepared in consultation with gram sabhas for the expenditure from the funds .	2.	State governments will receive 40 per cent of their share in funds.
3.	Both 1 and 2	4.	Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about "Ease of Living Index", recently in news ?

1.	"Ease of Living Index" is released by "Ministry of Finance", GoI.	2.	"New Delhi" grabs the first position followed by Navi Mumbai and Greater Mumbai.
3.	Both 1 and 2	4.	Neither 1 nor 2