Question 1
1981 was the international year of the
A. Disabled
B. Women
C. Children
D. Blind
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 1981 as the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP).
Question 2
20th August is celebrated as
A. Earth Day
B. Sadbhavana Divas
C. No Tobacco Day
D. None of these
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Rajiv Gandhi's birthday is celebrated as Sadbhawana Diwas on 20th August.
Question 3
India Celebrates February 28 every year as 'National Science Day' because on this day
A. first Indian Space craft was launched
B. Nehru laid the foundation of Science labs all over India
C. in 1928 C.V. Raman discovered what was later called the 'Raman Effect'
D. Vikram Sarabhai was born
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Question 4
January 15 is celebrated as the
A. Republic Day
B. Ugadhi
C. Teachers' Day
D. Army Day
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Question 5
Journalist Day was celebrated for the first time all over the country on
A. Oct. 20, 1984
B. Oct. 1, 1984
C. Oct 28, 1984
D. Oct. 8, 1984
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Question 6
National Maritime Day of India falls on
A. Apr-05
B. Jun-05
C. Oct-05
D. Sep-05
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Question 7
'Rosh Hashanah' is the new year's day of which communities?
A. Jews
B. Muslims
C. Hindus
D. Shinto
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Question 8
'Teacher's Day' is observed on which of the date?
A. Sep-05
B. Jan-30
C. Nov-14
D. Oct-02
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Question 9
The birthday of which of the leader in India is observed as Children's day?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. S.Radhakrishnan
C. Rajiv Gandhi
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
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Question 10
The centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's arrival in South Africa was celebrated in
A. May-93
B. Aug-93
C. Jul-93
D. Sep-93
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Question 11
The decade 1981-1990 was observed as International Decade for
A. Peace
B. Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation
C. Women
D. Children
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Question 12
The first death anniversary day of Sri Rajiv Gandhi was observed as the
A. National Integration Day
B. Peace and Love Day
C. Secularism Day
D. Anti-Terrorism Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
May 21, the death anniversary of ex-prime minister of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi is also observed as Anti Terrorism Day in India.
Question 13
The United Nations declared 1993 as a year of the
A. disabled
B. forests
C. girl child
D. indigenous people
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Question 14
The World Environment Day is celebrated on
A. Apr-07
B. Jun-05
C. Aug-06
D. Jun-16
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Question 15
The year 1985 was declared as the International Year of
A. Blind
B. Youth
C. Children
D. GandhiWomen
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Question 16
The year 1991 was observed in India as the year of
A. Population control
B. Girl child
C. Literacy
D. Tourism
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Question 17
When is the World Population Day observed?
A. May-31
B. Oct-04
C. Dec-10
D. Jul-11
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Question 18
Which day is observed as World Food Day?
A. Sep-10
B. Aug-16
C. Nov-04
D. Oct-16
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Question 19
Which day is observed as World No Smoking Day ?
A. 15th July
B. 31st December
C. 1st January
D. 31st May
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Question 20
Which of the following festivals is celebrated on Prophet Mohammed birthday?
A. Id-Ul-Zuha
B. Id-e-Milad
C. Id-Ul-Fitr
D. Muharram
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The festival is called in Arabic 'Eid milad-un-Nabi'. However, it is to be emphasized that practicing this festival is not per religion; as the two festivals after end of Ramadan and that during hajj. Celebrating prophet Muhammad birthday, although not per religion, but it is not forbidden. It is considered as good occasion to remind Muslims with the prophet Muhammad teachings and morals and to renew the intention of following and adopting prophet Muhammad guides.
Question 21
Which year is observed as Poverty Eradication Year by SAARC?
A. 1998
B. 1997
C. 1996
D. 1995
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Question 22
World Human Rights Day is observed on
A. Apr-08
B. Dec-10
C. Dec-07
D. Sep-05
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Question 23
World Literacy Day is observed on
A. Sep-05
B. Aug-06
C. Sep-08
D. Oct-24
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Question 24
1 December is celebrated as -
A. World Heart Day
B. Women’s Equality Day
C. World Coffee Day
D. World AIDS Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December each year globally. The day is observed to raise awareness among people towards the problem of AIDS and HIV, a disease that affects the immune system of the body.
Question 25
1 December is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World AIDS Day
D. International Human Solidarity Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December each year globally. The day is observed to raise awareness among people towards the problem of AIDS and HIV, a disease that affects the immune system of the body.
Question 26
1 January is observed as -
A. Global Family Day
B. World Red Cross Day
C. World Telecommunication day
D. Commonwealth day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1 January is observed as Global Family Day. It is celebrated as a day of peace and sharing. Its aim is to unite and spread a message of peace by considering and promoting the idea that Earth is one Global Family so as to make the world a better place to live for everyone.
Question 27
1 July is celebrated as -
A. Mandela Day
B. Malala Day
C. World Population Day
D. National Doctor’s Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Every year, 1 July is celebrated as National Doctor's Day by the Indian Medical Association (IMA). The day is observed to commemorate the birth and death anniversary of former Bengal's Chief Minister Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Question 28
1 May is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. Labour Day
D. World Suicide Prevention Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
1 May is the International Day of Workers or International Labour Day dedicated to workers and labourers across the world. This day celebrates labourers and encourages them to be aware of their rights. The day has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight - hour day movement.
Question 29
1 November is celebrated as -
A. World Vegan Day
B. International Civil Aviation Day
C. International Human Rights Day
D. International Tea Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated by vegans around the world every 1 November.
Question 30
1 October is Celebrated as -
A. World Refugee Day
B. World Press Freedom Day
C. World Malaria Day
D. World Coffee Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
International Coffee Day is celebrated on 1 October every year to recognise millions of people across the world from farmers, roasters, baristas, and coffee shop owners, etc. who do hard work to create and serve the beverage in the consumable form.
Question 31
1 October is observed as -
A. World Vegetarian Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World First-Aid Day
D. International Children's Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Vegetarian Day is observed annually around the planet on 1 October. It is a day of celebration established by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 and endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978, "To promote the joy, compassion and life - enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism."
Question 32
10 December is celebrated as -
A. World Kindness Day
B. International Human Rights Day
C. World Prematurity Day
D. World Television Day
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
Question 33
10 November is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Immunization Day
D. World Alzheimer's Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Immunization Day is celebrated every year on 10 November. This day is celebrated to make people aware about the importance of getting timely vaccinations against vaccine preventable diseases.
Question 34
10 October is celebrated as -
A. World Mental Health Day
B. World Coffee Day
C. World Car free Day
D. International Day of Peace
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year to raise awareness about the scale of suicide around the world and the role that each of us can play to help in preventing it. This day is organised by the World Federation for Mental Health.
Question 35
10 September is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Aids Day
D. World Suicide Prevention Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed on 10 September every year to raise awareness to prevent cases of suicide. This day is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). And this day is co-sponsored by WHO.
Question 36
11 July is celebrated as -
A. International Tiger Day
B. International Youth Day
C. World Population Day
D. World Kindness Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Population Day is observed globally on 11 July every year.
Question 37
11 October is celebrated as -
A. World Prematurity Day
B. World Television Day
C. International day of the Girl Child
D. World diabetes Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of Girls and the International Day of the Girl. 11 October, 2012, was the first Day of the Girl Child. The observation supports more opportunity for girls and increases awareness of gender inequality faced by girls worldwide based upon their gender.
Question 38
11 September is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. 9/11 Anniversary
C. World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People
D. World Suicide Prevention Day
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
11 September observed as National Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day is a federally-recognized National Day of Service that happens in the United States on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks
Question 39
11 September is observed as -
A. World Vegetarian Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World First-Aid Day
D. World Television Day
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Question 40
12 August is celebrated as -
A. United Nations Day
B. World Pneumonia Day
C. World diabetes Day
D. International Youth Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
International Youth Day (IYD) is the brainchild of the United Nations, and was first celebrated on 12 August 2000, after the UN General Assembly passed a resolution accepting the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in Lisbon in 1998.
Question 41
12 February is observed as -
A. World Vegetarian Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. Darwin Day
D. World Smile Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
12 February is celebrated every year as Darwin Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of the father of evolutionary biology, Charles Darwin in 1809.
Question 42
12 January is celebrated as -
A. National Youth Day
B. International Sculpture Day
C. World Malaria Day
D. World Yoga Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated on 12 January, being the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.
Question 43
12 July is celebrated as -
A. Mandela Day
B. Malala Day
C. World UFO Day
D. World Mathematics Day
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
12 July is dedicated to celebrating Malala Yousafzai, the young activist from Pakistan. Malala was shot at by Taliban insurgents while she was on her way to school in 2012. Later, the United Nations declared 12 July, Malala's birthday, as World Malala Day in honour of the young education activist.
Question 44
12 May is celebrated as -
A. Women’s Equality Day
B. World Mosquito Day
C. International Day of Peace
D. International Nurse Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
International Nurses Day (IND) is an international day observed around the world on 12 May (the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth) of each year, to mark the contributions that nurses make to society.
Question 45
12 May is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. International Nurses Day
D. World Suicide Prevention Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Every year International Nurses Day is celebrated on 12 May to commemorate the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birthday. This day also celebrates the contribution done by nurses to the society around the world.
Question 46
12 November is celebrated as -
A. International Day of Peace
B. World Coffee Day
C. World Pneumonia Day
D. World Animal Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Pneumonia Day is annually held on 12 November to raise awareness of pneumonia, promote prevention and treatment, and generate action to fight the illness.
Question 47
13 February is celebrated as -
A. World Post Day
B. International Day of the Girl Child
C. World Mental Health Day
D. World Radio Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Radio Day is celebrated on 13 February to raise awareness about the importance of Radio. In several countries, it is the primary source for providing information.
Question 48
13 November is celebrated as -
A. World Television Day
B. World Kindness Day
C. International Civil Aviation Day
D. International Human Rights Day
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Kindness Day is an international observance on 13 November. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of nations kindness NGOs.
Question 49
13th August is celebrated as
A. World Soil Day
B. International Lefthanders day
C. International Volunteers Day
D. International Human Rights Day
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Every year on 13 August Lefthanders Day is observed. It raises awareness about the problems and difficulties that left handed persons face.
Question 50
14 February is observed as -
A. World Vegetarian Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. Valentine's Day
D. United Nations Day, recognized by the UN
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on 14 February.
Question 51
14 June is celebrated as -
A. National Statistics Day (India)
B. World UFO Day
C. World Population Day
D. World Blood Donor Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Blood Donor Day is observed on 14 June every year to raise awareness about the urgency of blood donations all over the world and to acknowledge and appreciate blood donors for their support.
Question 52
14 November is celebrated as -
A. World Mathematics Day
B. World Mosquito Day
C. Women’s Equality Day
D. World Diabetes Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is held on 14 November each year.
Question 53
14 October is celebrated as -
A. World Refugee Day
B. World Blood Donor Day
C. World Standards Day
D. World UFO Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Standards Day (or International Standards Day) is an international day celebrated internationally each year on 14 October. The day honours the efforts of the thousands of experts who develop voluntary standards within standards development organizations such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
Question 54
14 October is observed as -
A. World Vegetarian Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Immunization Day
D. World Standards Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Standards Day is observed on 14 October every year to raise awareness among the regulators, industry, and consumers to show the importance of standardization to the global economy.
Question 55
14 September is celebrated as -
A. Engineer's Day
B. National Hindi Diwas
C. National Voters Day
D. World Cancer Day
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Hindi Diwas is celebrated on 14 September as on this day the Constituent Assembly of India had adopted Hindi written in Devanagri script in 1949 as the official language of the Republic of India.
Question 56
15 August is the Independence Day of India and -
A. South Korea
B. Indonesia
C. China
D. Pakistan
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
15 August is the Independence Day of India and South Korea.
Question 57
15 January is celebrated as -
A. World Earth Day
B. International Tea Day
C. National Army Day
D. World Book Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India as it is on this historic day that General K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian to take charge of the Indian Army in 1949.
Question 58
15 January is celebrated as :
A. Labour Day
B. Makar Sakranti
C. Army Day
D. Republic Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India as it is on this historic day that General K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian to take charge of the Indian Army in 1949.
Question 59
15 January is celebrated as the -
A. Republic Day
B. Ugadhi
C. Teachers' Day
D. Army Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India as it is on this historic day that General K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian to take charge of the Indian Army in 1949.
Question 60
15 March is celebrated as -
A. World Consumer Rights Day
B. United Nations Day
C. United Nations Day
D. World Post Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Every year 15 March is celebrated as the World Consumer Rights Day. World Consumer Rights Day was inspired by President John F. Kennedy, who sent a special message to the US Congress on 15 March 1962, in which he formally addressed the issue of consumer rights.
Question 61
15 May is celebrated as -
A. International Day of Family
B. International Women Day
C. World Wild Life Day
D. International Health Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In 1993, the General Assembly decided in a resolution that 15 May of every year should be observed as The International Day of Families.
Question 62
15 October is celebrated as -
A. World Tourism Day
B. Global Handwashing day
C. World Book Day
D. World Malaria Day
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
15 October is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.
Question 63
15 September is celebrated in India -
A. National Army Day
B. Wetlands Day
C. World Cancer Day
D. Engineer's Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
India chose 15 September to celebrate National Engineer's Day in order to pay tribute to one of the most visionary and eminent civil engineers the country has had, Sir M. Visvesvaraya.
Question 64
15 September is celebrated internationally as -
A. International Democracy Day
B. International Teachers Day
C. World Cancer Day
D. World Book Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The International Day of Democracy is celebrated around the world on 15 September each year. It was established through a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in 2007, encouraging governments to strengthen and consolidate democracy.
Question 65
15th December is celebrated as
A. International Tea Day
B. World Mathematics Day
C. World Coffee Day
D. World Animal Day
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Question 66
16 October is celebrated as -
A. World Food Day
B. World Heart Day
C. World Mathematics Day
D. International Day of Peace
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Food Day is celebrated every year on 16 October to inspire people about healthy diets. On this day Food and Agriculture Organisation was established and launched by the United Nations in 1945.
Question 67
16 October is observed as -
A. World Habitat Day, recognized by the UN
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Day for Laboratory Animals, recognized by the UN
D. World Food Day, recognized by the UN
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on 16 October to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.
Question 68
17 April is celebrated as -
A. World Hemophilia Day
B. World Refugee Day
C. World Ocean Day
D. World Yoga Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Hemophilia Day is an international awareness day for hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. It is held annually on 17 April, date of the birthday of Frank Schnabel, founder of the World Federation of Hemophilia.
Question 69
17 April is observed as -
A. World Haemophilia Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Telecommunication Day
D. International Human Solidarity Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Haemophilia Day is observed on 17 April every year to increase awareness about haemophilia disease and other inherited bleeding disorders. In 1989, World Haemophilia Day was started by the World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) in honour of WFH founder Frank Schnavel's birthday.
Question 70
17 December is observed as -
A. Global Family Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. International Rabbit's Day
D. International Human Solidarity Day
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Question 71
17 July is celebrated as -
A. World Car Free Day
B. World Mental Health Day
C. World food Day
D. World Day for International Justice
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Day for International Justice, also referred to as Day of International Criminal Justice or International Justice Day, is an international day celebrated throughout the world on 17 July as part of an effort to recognize the emerging system of international criminal justice.
Question 72
17 May is celebrated as -
A. World Mathematics Day
B. World Information Society Day
C. International Day of Peace
D. World Car free Day
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is an international day proclaimed in November 2006 by the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference in Antalya, Turkey, to be celebrated annually on 17 May.
Question 73
17 November is celebrated as -
A. World Prematurity Day
B. World Prematurity Day
C. International Day of forest
D. World Puppetry Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Prematurity Day is observed on 17 November each year to raise awareness of preterm birth and the concerns of preterm babies and their families worldwide.
Question 74
18th March is celebrated as
A. World Wild Life Day
B. International Women Day
C. Self Injury Awareness Day
D. World Sleep Day
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Question 75
19 August is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Humanitarian Day
D. International Human Solidarity Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Humanitarian Day is observed annually on 19 August around the world to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service. This day also honour the work of women in crises throughout the world.
Question 76
19 November is celebrated as -
A. International Men’s Day
B. World Coffee Day
C. World Book Day
D. World Malaria Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
International Men's Day is celebrated on 19 November.
Question 77
1981 was the international year of the -
A. Disabled
B. Women
C. Children
D. Blind
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 1981 as the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP).
Question 78
19th June is celebrated as
A. Fathers Day
B. Mothers Day
C. World Heart Day
D. World Car free Day
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Question 79
1st March is celebrated as
A. World Population Day
B. International Day of Peace
C. World Coffee Day
D. Self Injury Awareness Day
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Question 80
1st Saturday of July recognized by the UN is observed as -
A. International Day of Cooperatives
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. International Rabbit's Day
D. International Civil Aviation Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1st Saturday of July recognized by the UN is observed as International Day of Cooperatives.
Question 81
2 April is celebrated as -
A. International Children's Books Day
B. Commonwealth Day
C. World No Tobacco Day
D. World Ocean Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, 2 April, International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children's books.
Question 82
2 April is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Austim Awareness Day, recognized by the UN
D. International Day for Biological Diversity, recognized by the UN
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
On 18 December, 2007, the UN General Assembly designated 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day. It was first observed in 2008.
Question 83
2 February is celebrated as -
A. World Wetlands Day
B. World Ocean Day
C. World Blood Donor Day
D. World Refugee Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971.
Question 84
2 July is celebrated as -
A. World UFO Day
B. World Coffee Day
C. World Car free Day
D. World Post Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World UFO Day is observed on 2 July. It was founded by the UFO hunter Haktan Akdogan. The first World UFO Day was celebrated in 2001 and spread awareness among people to gaze at the heavens scanning for unidentified flying objects.
Question 85
2 May is observed as -
A. International Cooperative Day
B. United Nations Day for South - South Cooperation
C. European Day of Languages
D. International Day of Deliberately Unemployed
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Question 86
2 October is celebrated as -
A. International Day of Non-violence
B. World UFO Day
C. World Yoga Day
D. International Youth Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.
Question 87
20 August is being celebrated as -
A. World Malaria Day
B. World Mathematics Day
C. World Mosquito Day
D. International Dance Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Mosquito Day is observed on 20 August every year to commemorate the British doctor, Sir Ronald Ross's discovery in 1897 that 'female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans'.
Question 88
20 August is celebrated as -
A. Earth Day
B. Sadbhavana Diwas
C. No Tobacco Day
D. None of these
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Rajiv Gandhi's birthday is celebrated as Sadbhavana Diwas on 20 August.
Question 89
20 February is celebrated as -
A. World Day of Social Justice
B. National Youth Day
C. World Turtle Day
D. World UFO Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
On 26 November 2007, the General Assembly declared that, starting from the sixty - third session of the General Assembly, 20 February will be celebrated annually as the World Day of Social Justice.
Question 90
20 June is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. World Refugee Day, recognized by the UN
C. World No Tobacco Day, recognized by the UN
D. International Human Solidarity Day
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
20 June is the day the world commemorates the strength, courage, and perseverance of millions of refugees. Held every year, World Refugee Day also marks a key moment for the public to show support for families forced to flee.
Question 91
20 March is celebrated as -
A. World Tuberculosis Day
B. International Day of Family
C. World Information Society Day
D. None of these
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Sparrow Day and International day of Happiness is observed on 20 March.
Question 92
20 March is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People
D. World Suicide Prevention Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
20 March is celebrated worldwide as a World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People by the international community of theatre practitioners for childen and young people. On that occasion, in all theatres, messages written by distinguished artists from the field are read before the performances and special events are organized.
Question 93
20 November is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. Universal Children's Day, recognized by the UN
C. World Autism Awareness Day, recognized by the UN
D. International Day for Biological Diversity, recognized by the UN
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Children's Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.
Question 94
20 October is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Diabetes Day
D. International Day of the Air Traffic Controller
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, celebrated on 20 October each year, marks the anniversary of IFATCA (International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations), which was founded on 20 October 1961.
Question 95
20 October is observed as -
A. World Freedom Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Statistics Day
D. World Hello Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Statistics Day is an international day to celebrate statistics. Created by the United Nations Statistical Commission, it was first celebrated on 20 October 2010. The day is celebrated every five years.
Question 96
2008 is declared as International Year of -
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Sugarcane
D. Potato
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
2008 is declared as International Year of Rice.
Question 97
21 February is celebrated as -
A. Self Injury Awareness Day
B. National Statistics Day
C. International Mother Language Day
D. World Population Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
International Mother Language Day or Matribhasha Diwas is observed every year on 21 February to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism around the world. The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day first came from Bangladesh.
Question 98
21 June is celebrated as -
A. World Population Day
B. World Animal Day
C. World Yoga Day
D. Indian Airforce Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga.
Question 99
21 November is celebrated as -
A. World Ocean Day
B. World Refugee Day
C. World Television Day
D. World Environment Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The United Nations' (UN) World Television Day is annually observed in many places around the world on 21 November. The day recognizes that television plays a major role in presenting different issue that affect people. World Television Day helps people remember the beneficial purposes of television.
Question 100
21 November is observed as -
A. World Freedom Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. Labour Day
D. World Hello Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Hello Day is a secular holiday observed annually on 21 November, to express that conflicts should be resolved through communication rather than the use of force.
Question 101
21 November is observed as -
A. World Vegetarian Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Immunization Day
D. World Television Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations' (UN) World Television Day is annually observed in many places around the world on 21 November. The day recognizes that television plays a major role in presenting different issue that affect people. World Television Day helps people remember the beneficial purposes of television.
Question 102
21 September is celebrated as -
A. International Day of Peace
B. World diabetes Day
C. International Men’s Day
D. World Television Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
International Day of Peace (UN) is observed on 21 September around the world. For the first time it was observed in September 1982 and in 2001, the General Assembly adopted a resolution 55/282, which established 21 September as International Day of Peace of non - violence and cease - fire.
Question 103
21 September is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. Labour Day
D. World Alzheimer's Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Alzheimer's Day is observed on 21 September to raise awareness among people about the challenges that the patient faces due to dementia. In 2012, World Alzheimer's Month was launched.
Question 104
21st March is celebrated as
A. International Day of forest
B. International Day of forest
C. World Poetry Day and International Color Day
D. Above all
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Question 105
22 April is celebrated as -
A. International Dance Day
B. World Heart Day
C. Earth Day
D. World Mathematics Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Earth Day is an annual event on 22 April to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Question 106
22 April is observed as -
A. Rabindranath Tagore's Anniversary Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Entrepreneurship Day (WED) site
D. Earth Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Earth Day is an annual event on 22 April to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Question 107
22 February is celebrated as -
A. World Sleep Day
B. World Earth Day
C. World Book Day
D. Thinking Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The World Thinking Day is celebrated every year around the world on 22 February by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides.
Question 108
22 March is celebrated as -
A. World Hemophilia Day
B. International Water Day
C. World Earth Day
D. World Book Day
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, focuses on the importance of freshwater. World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water.
Question 109
22 May is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Telecommunication Day
D. International Day for Biological Diversity, recognized by the UN
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
International Day for Biological Diversity is observed every year on 22 May.
Question 110
22nd September is celebrated as
A. World Turtle Day
B. World Car free Day
C. Commonwealth Day
D. World Ocean Day
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Question 111
23 April is celebrated as -
A. World Book Day
B. World Wild Life Day
C. World Consumer Rights Day
D. World Sleep Day
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, or International Day of the Book, is an annual event organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23 April in 1995, and continues to be recognized on that day.
Question 112
23 April is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Book and Copyright Day, recognized by the UN
D. International Day for Biological Diversity, recognized by the UN
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Every year 23 April is celebrated as World Book and Copyright Day, recognized by the UN to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. It is necessary to recognise the magical powers of books because they generate a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures.
Question 113
23 May is celebrated as -
A. Commonwealth Day
B. World Environment Day
C. World Turtle's Day
D. World Ocean Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Turtle's Day has been celebrated on 23 May every year since 1990.
Question 114
24 April is celebrated as -
A. International Dance Day
B. World Hepatitis Day
C. International Tiger Day
D. International Sculpture Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
24 April is celebrated as International Sculpture Day.
Question 115
24 April is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Day for Laboratory Animals, recognized by the UN
D. World Suicide Prevention Day
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Question 116
24 March is celebrated as -
A. Thinking Day
B. National Science Day
C. World Tuberculosis Day
D. World Wildlife Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Tuberculosis Day, observed on 24 March each year, is designed to build public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease.
Question 117
24 May is celebrated as -
A. World Refugee Day
B. International Youth Day
C. Women’s Equality Day
D. Commonwealth Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Commonwealth Day is celebrated on the second Monday in the month of March every year. However, in India, another Commonwealth Day is also celebrated on May 24.
Question 118
24 October is celebrated as -
A. World Diabetes Day
B. World Prematurity Day
C. World Kindness Day
D. United Nations Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by Member States as a public holiday.
Question 119
24 October is observed as -
A. World Vegetarian Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Immunization Day
D. United Nations Day, recognized by the UN
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948.
Question 120
25 April is celebrated as -
A. International Nurse Day
B. World Malaria Day
C. World Population Day
D. World Mosquito Day
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Malaria Day is celebrated every year on 25 April to raise awareness about the disease malaria, how to control it and how to eradicate it completely.
Question 121
25 January is celebrated as -
A. National Voters' Day
B. National Youth Day
C. International Teachers Day
D. World Day of Social Justice
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The National Voters' Day has been celebrated on 25 January every year since 2011, all across the country to mark the foundation day of Election Commission of India, i.e. 25 January 1950.
Question 122
26 April is celebrated as -
A. World Heart DayWorld Heart Day
B. World Animal Day
C. Indian Air force Day
D. World Intellectual Property Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on 26 April. The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to "raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life" and "to celebrate creativity, and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of societies across the globe".
Question 123
26 August is celebrated as -
A. Women’s Equality Day
B. World diabetes Day
C. International Men’s Day
D. World Television Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
This day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which granted the women right to vote. In 1971, the U.S. Congress officially recognized 26 August as Women's Equality Day.
Question 124
26 January is celebrated as -
A. World No Tobacco Day
B. World Information Society Day
C. World Turtle Day
D. The Republic Day of India
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Constitution of India, which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949, came into effect on 26 January, 1950. Therefore 26 January is celebrated as Republic day of India.
Question 125
26 July is celebrated as -
A. Kargil Vijay Diwas
B. Fathers Day
C. Commonwealth Day
D. World Book Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26 July every year in honour of the Kargil War's Heroes.
Question 126
26 November is celebrated as -
A. Mandela Day
B. Law Day
C. Hindi Day
D. Malala Day
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Since 2015, the Constitution Day or the Samvidhan Diwas is celebrated on 26 November every year. The day, also called the National Law Day, commemorates the formal adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949.
Question 127
26 September is observed as -
A. International Cooperative Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. European Day of Languages
D. World Health Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
European Day of Languages is celebrated on 26 September annually to promote awareness among the public about the importance of language learning and protecting the heritage of the language.
Question 128
27 March is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World No Tobacco Day, recognized by the UN
D. World Theatre Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Theatre Day (WTD) is an international observance celebrated on 27 March. It was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute.
Question 129
27 September is celebrated as -
A. World Tuberculosis Day
B. World Tourism Day
C. International Day of forest
D. World Poetry Day
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Tourism Day (WTD) has been commemorated on 27 September each year since 1980. The date marks the anniversary of the adoption of the UNWTO Statutes in 1970.
Question 130
28 February is celebrated as -
A. National Science Day
B. National Hindi Diwas
C. National Youth Day
D. National Voters Day
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28 February each year to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28 February 1928.
Question 131
28 July is celebrated as -
A. World Coffee Day
B. World Animal Day
C. World Hepatitis Day
D. World Post Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on 28 July to generate an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis. Also, this day make people aware of the hepatitis disease and its consequences in the life of the people suffering from it.
Question 132
28 September is celebrated as -
A. Malala Day
B. World UFO Day
C. World Book Day
D. World Rabies Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Rabies Day is observed on 28 September every year to make people aware of the prevention regarding rabies and to highlight the progress in defeating this horrifying disease.
Question 133
28 September is observed as -
A. World Vegetarian Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Rabies Day
D. World Television Day
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Rabies Day is observed on 28 September every year to make people aware of the prevention regarding rabies and to highlight the progress in defeating this horrifying disease.
Question 134
29 April is celebrated as -
A. International Dance Day
B. World Turtle Day
C. World Information Society Day
D. World UFO Day
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In 1982 the Dance Committee of ITI founded International Dance Day to be celebrated every year on the 29 April, the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre, creator of modern ballet.
Question 135
29 August is Celebrated as -
A. World Radio Day
B. Hindi Day
C. National Sports Day
D. Thinking Day
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August every year to honour the birthday of Dhyan Chand a field hockey player. National Sports Day is also known as Rashtriya Khel Diwas.
Question 136
29 July is celebrated as -
A. International Nurse Day
B. International Tiger Day
C. International Dance Day
D. World No Tobacco Day
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Global Tiger Day is celebrated every year on 29 July as a way to raise awareness about this magnificent but endangered big cat.
Question 137
29 June is celebrated as -
A. Hindi Diwas
B. National Statistics Day
C. Kargil Vijay Diwas
D. National Sports Day
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
National Statistics Day is celebrated on 29 June on the birth anniversary of late Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.
Question 138
29 September is celebrated as -
A. World Heart Day
B. International Tiger Day
C. World Hepatitis Day
D. World UFO Day
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Heart Day is observed annually on 29 September. This day informs people about heart disease and stroke which is the world's leading cause of death.
Question 139
3 March is celebrated as -
A. Malala Day
B. World Wildlife Day
C. World Day for International Justice
D. World Heart Day
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3 March to cherish the planet's wildlife and biodiversity. This day is dedicated to raising awareness of the world's wild fauna and flora.
Question 140
3 May is celebrated as -
A. World Sleep Day
B. International Women Day
C. World Press Freedom Day
D. National Science Day (India)
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Every year Press Freedom Day or World Press Freedom Day is observed on 3 May to evaluate press freedom around the world and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession.
Question 141
3 May is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Press Freedom Day, recognized by the UN
D. World Suicide Prevention Day
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Every year Press freedom Day or World Press Freedom Day is observed on 3 May to evaluate press freedom around the world and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession.
Question 142
30 November is observed as -
A. Computer Security Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. International Rabbit's Day
D. International Human Solidarity Day
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Every year, Computer Security Day is celebrated on 30 November, since the year 1988. This day is celebrated to raise awareness among the masses about information security and ways to keep all of their electronic devices and data protected from any potential threat.
Question 143
30th September is celebrated as
A. World Prematurity Day
B. World Kindness Day
C. International Translation Day
D. World Mathematics Day
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
International Translation Day is observed on September 30, every year on the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is an epitome and known as the patron saint of the translators. The day aims to celebrate the work of language translation professionals which facilitates dialogue, understanding, and cooperation, contributing to the development and strengthening of world peace and security.
Question 144
31 May is celebrated as -
A. World No Tobacco Day
B. World Tuberculosis Day
C. International Health Day
D. World Earth Day
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed around the world every year on 31 May. This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what the World Health Organization (WHO) is doing to fight against the use of tobacco, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations.
Question 145
31 May is observed as -
A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World No Tobacco Day, recognized by the UN
D. International Human Solidarity Day
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Every Year 31 May is observed as World No Tobacco Day(WNTD).
Question 146
3rd Sunday of June is observed as -
A. World Freedom Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. International Father's Day
D. World Alzheimer's Day
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.
Question 147
4 February is celebrated as -
A. Thinking Day
B. World Radio Day
C. World Cancer Day
D. World Wild Life Day
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Every year World Cancer Day is celebrated on 4 February.
Question 148
4 February is observed as-
A. World Cancer Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Telecommunication Day
D. International Human Solidarity Day
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Cancer Day is an international day marked on 4 February to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.
Question 149
4 May is observed as -
A. International Cooperative Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. European Day of Languages
D. International Firefighter's Day
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
International Firefighter's Day is observed every year on 4 May. It was instituted on 4 January, 1999 after a proposal via emailed out across the world due to the deaths of five firefighter's in a bushfire in Australia. Therefore, this day is observed to recognise and honour the sacrifices that firefighter's make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible.
Question 150
4 October is celebrated as -
A. World Ocean Day
B. World UFO Day
C. World Animal Day
D. World Population Day
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on 4 October, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
Question 151
5 December is celebrated as -
A. International Volunteers Day
B. World Soil Day
C. Both A and B
D. None of These
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Soil Day is observed on 5 December to raise awareness about the importance of soil, healthy ecosystems and human well - being.International Volunteers Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December.
Question 152
5 October is celebrated as -
A. World Radio Day
B. International Teachers' Day
C. Thinking Day
D. World Consumer Rights Day
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Teachers' Day is celebrated on 5 October every year in the whole world to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers in 1966.
Question 153
5 September is celebrated as -
A. National Youth Day
B. National Army Day
C. National Teachers' Day
D. National Water Day
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The second president of India, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, was born on 5 September, 1888. This day has been celebrated as Teachers' Day since 1962.
Question 154
5th June is celebrated as
A. Law Day (India)
B. International Human Rights Day
C. World Environment Day
D. International Tea Day
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June, annually to encourage awareness and environmental protection.
Question 155
6 February is celebrated as -
A. World Book Day
B. International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
C. Thinking Day
D. International Civil Aviation Day
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is a United Nations-sponsored annual awareness day that takes place on 6 February as part of the UN's efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation.
Question 156
6 February is observed as -
A. World Cancer Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World telecommunication day
D. International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is a United Nations sponsored annual awareness day that takes place on 6 February as part of the UN's efforts to eradicate female genital mutilation. It was first introduced in 2003.
Question 157
6 January is observed as -
A. World day of War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Telecommunication Day
D. International Human Solidarity Day
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
On 6 January every year, World Day of War Orphans is celebrated to create awareness about the plight of the war orphans and to address the traumatic conditions faced by them.
Question 158
7 April is celebrated as -
A. World Rabies Day
B. World Tourism Day
C. International Health Day
D. World Earth Day
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other related organizations.
Question 159
7 April is observed as -
A. World Cancer Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Telecommunication Day
D. World Health Day
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
7 April of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization.
Question 160
7 December is celebrated as -
A. International Civil Aviation Day
B. World Kindness Day
C. World Malaria Day
D. International Nurse Day
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
International Civil Aviation Day is observed on 7 December worldwide to raise awareness about its importance to the social and economic development of States and the role that ICAO plays in International air transport.
Question 161
8 June is celebrated as -
A. International Dance Day
B. World Ocean Day
C. World Press Freedom Day
D. World Turtle Day
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Ocean Day is celebrated on 8 June every year to empower people of all ages to become leaders of their own and stop polluting ocean, water bodies.
Question 162
8 March is celebrated as -
A. World Vegan Day
B. World Food Day
C. International Women Day
D. World Consumer Rights Day
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In 1945, the Charter of the United Nations became the first international agreement to affirm the principle of equality between women and men. The UN celebrated its first official International Women's Day on 8 March during International Women's Year in 1975.
Question 163
8 May is observed as -
A. International Cooperative Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Red Cross & Red Crescent Day
D. International Day of Deliberately Unemployed
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Red Cross Day is observed every year on 8 May to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of the Red Cross, Henry Dunant.
Question 164
8 May is observed as -
A. World Standard Day
B. Commonwealth Day
C. World Telecommunication Day
D. World Red Cross Day
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Red Cross Day is observed every year on 8 May to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of the Red Cross, Henry Dunant.
Question 165
8 October is celebrated as -
A. International Nurse Day
B. Indian Air Force Day
C. World Turtle Day
D. World No Tobacco Day
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October all over India. On 8 October, 1932 Indian Air Force Day was established.
Question 166
9 December is celebrated as -
A. International Volunteers Day
B. World Soil Day
C. United Nations Day
D. International Anti-Corruption Day
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9 December every year to highlight how corruption affects health, education, justice, democracy, prosperity, and development.
Question 167
9 December is observed as -
A. International Day against Corruption
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Telecommunication Day
D. International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
International Anti - Corruption Day is observed on 9 December every year to highlight how corruption affects health, education, justice, democracy, prosperity, and development.
Question 168
9 January is celebrated as -
A. World Cancer Day
B. National Army Day
C. National Voters Day
D. Non-Residential Indian Day
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
9 January is celebrated as Non - Residential Indian Day.
Question 169
9 November is observed as -
A. World Freedom Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. Labour Day
D. World Alzheimer's Day
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Freedom Day is a United States federal observance declared by then President George Washington Bush to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe. It started in 2001 and is celebrated on 9 November.
Question 170
9 October is celebrated as -
A. World Cancer Day
B. World wetlands day
C. World Radio Day
D. World Post Day
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Postal Day is celebrated on 9 October every year to raise awareness among people about the role of the postal sector for people and businesses every day.
Question 171
April 16 is observed as -
A. Rabindranath Tagore's Anniversary Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Entrepreneurship Day (WED) site
D. World Suicide Prevention Day
View Answer
Question 172
December 19 is observed as -
A. Global Family Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Telecommunication Day
D. International Human Solidarity Day
View Answer
Question 173
First Indian Arctic Expedition was launched in the year -
A. 2004
B. 2005
C. 2006
D. 2007
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
India embarked upon the Arctic research by launching First Indian scientific expedition to Arctic in the first week of August 2007 using the international research facility at Ny-Alesund in the Spitsbergen Island of Norway.
Question 174
Hong Kong will be transferred to China in -
A. 1990
B. 1996
C. 1997
D. 2000
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The transfer of sovereignty over Hong Kong, commonly known as the handover of Hong Kong (shortened to the Handover and the Return in mainland China), was the formal passing of responsibility for the territory of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China at midnight on 1 July 1997.
Question 175
Human Rights Day, is observed on -
A. 18 December
B. 14 November
C. 25 January
D. 10 December
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on 10 December every year.
Question 176
In a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's Philosophy of brotherhood and peace, the UN General Assembly declared his birth anniversary, October 2, as the
A. International Day of Non-Violence
B. International Day of Co-operation
C. International Day of Peace and Co-operation
D. International Day of Peace and Non-Violence
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's Philosophy of brotherhood and peace, the UN General Assembly declared his birth anniversary, October 2, as the International Day of Non-Violence.
Question 177
In which year was the first world environment day observed?
A. 1973
B. 1972
C. 1980
D. 1974
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The day was first observed in 1974 in the city of Spokane in the USA. In 1972, the United Nations General Assembly established the World Environment Day on the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. Two years later, in 1974 the first WED was held with the theme "Only One Earth".
Question 178
In which year was the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) founded?
A. 1967
B. 1969
C. 1970
D. 1974
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Indian space agency, founded in 1969 to develop an independent Indian space program. Its headquarters are in Bangalore (Bengaluru). ISRO’s chief executive is a chairman, who is also chairman of the Indian government’s Space Commission and the secretary of the Department of Space.
Question 179
India Celebrates 28 February every year as 'National Science Day' because on this day -
A. first Indian Space craft was launched
B. Nehru laid the foundation of Science labs all over India
C. in 1928 C. V. Raman discovered what was later called the 'Raman Effect'
D. Vikram Sarabhai was born
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
28 February recalls the notable invention "Raman Effect" by India's greatest scientist C. V. Raman. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for this discovery.
Question 180
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, is observed on -
A. 18 December
B. 2 December
C. 25 January
D. 10 December
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery international day is a yearly event on 2 December, organized since 1986 by the United Nations General Assembly.
Question 181
International Day of Peace was observed on which theme in 2017?
A. Together for Peace : Respect, Safety and Dignity for All
B. United for Peace : Respect, Safety and Dignity for All
C. Together for Peace : Respect, Dignity and Safety for All
D. Together for Peace : Dignity, Respect and Safety for All
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The theme for 2017 International Day of Peace was “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.” The theme honours the spirit of TOGETHER, a global initiative that promotes respect, safety and dignity for everyone forced to flee their homes and those leaving in search of a better life.
Question 182
International Literacy Day is observed on which day?
A. 8 September
B. 5 September
C. 2 September
D. 11 November
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
International Literacy Day is an international observance, celebrated each year on 8 September, that was declared by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at the 14th session of UNESCO's General Conference. It was celebrated for the first time in 1967.
Question 183
International Literacy Day is observed on which one of the following days every year?
A. 8 September
B. 18 March
C. 28 March
D. 18 September
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
International Literacy Day is observed on 8 September across the globe to promote and support the development of literacy and skills, universal access to quality education, and learning opportunities throughout people's lives.
Question 184
International voluntary blood donation day is observed on -
A. Nov-19
B. Nov-24
C. Nov-06
D. None of these
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Question 185
International Yoga Day is observed on -
A. 21 March
B. 21 May
C. 21 June
D. 25 December
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.
Question 186
January 29 is observed as -
A. Global Family Day
B. World Red Cross Day
C. World Telecommunication Day
D. World Leprosy Day
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Question 187
Journalist Day was celebrated for the first time all over the country on -
A. 20 October, 1984
B. 1 October, 1984
C. 28 October, 1984
D. 8 October, 1984
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Question 188
July 7 is observed as -
A. International Cooperative Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Telecommunication Day
D. World Health Day
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Question 189
Kisan Diwas (Farmer's Day) is observed on the :
A. 1 July
B. 4 December
C. 18 December
D. 23 December
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Kisan Diwas is a public holiday that celebrates the farmers and their work for the country. In India, this day is observed on 23 December.
Question 190
March 15 is observed as -
A. World Cancer Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Telecommunication Day
D. International Human Solidarity Day
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Question 191
Minorities Rights Day is observed in India on -
A. 1 December
B. 18 December
C. 23 December
D. 5 September
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Minorities Rights Day in India is celebrated on 18 December every year to educate people about the right of minorities.
Question 192
National Maritime Day falls on -
A. 5 April
B. 5 June
C. 5 October
D. 5 September
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
National Maritime Day is celebrated every year on 5 April to commemorate the maiden voyage of the first Indian flag merchant vessel 'S.S LOYALTY' from Mumbai to London, on 5 April 1919.
Question 193
Non Resident Indians (NRI) Day is marked on :
A. 7 January
B. 9 January
C. 17 January
D. 19 January
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Non Resident Indian Day is a celebratory day observed on 9 January by the Republic of India to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community towards the development of India.
Question 194
October 3 is observed as -
A. World Vegetarian Day
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Immunization Day
D. World Smile Day
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Question 195
Rosh Hashanah' is the new year's day of which communities?
A. Jews
B. Muslims
C. Hindus
D. Shinto
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Rosh Hashanah, literally meaning "head of the year", is the Jewish New Year.
Question 196
Teachers' Day' is observed on which of the date?
A. 5 September
B. 30 January
C. 14 November
D. 2 October
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Teachers' Day' is observed on 5 September. It is the birth anniversary of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Question 197
The 'National Sports Day' is celebrated on which day?
A. 29 September
B. 14 November
C. 29 August
D. 29 July
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The National Sports Day is celebrated on Dhyan Chand's birthday on 29 August to honour the hockey legend.
Question 198
The birthday of which of the leader in India is observed as Children's day?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. S. Radhakrishnan
C. Rajiv Gandhi
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Across the country, Children's Day is celebrated every year on November 14, on the occasion of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday.
Question 199
The centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's arrival in South Africa was celebrated in -
A. May 1993
B. August 1993
C. July 1993
D. September 1993
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A centenary is the hundredth anniversary of some event. Gandhi arrived in South Africa in 1893, so the Centenary was celebrated in 1993.
Question 200
The decade 1981 - 1990 was observed as International Decade for -
A. Peace
B. Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation
C. Women
D. Children
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The International Drinking Water Decade or International Decade of Water or International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade, now known as The First Water Decade was the ten year period 1981 - 1990 designated by the United Nations to bring attention and support for clean water and sanitation worldwide.
Question 201
The first death anniversary day of Sri Rajiv Gandhi was observed as the -
A. National Integration Day
B. Peace and Love Day
C. Secularism Day
D. Anti-Terrorism Day
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In 1992, the Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award was instituted by the Indian National Congress Party. Since his death, 21 May has been declared Anti-Terrorism Day in India.
Question 202
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated on -
A. 10 December
B. 24 October
C. 19 November
D. 3 December
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992.
Question 203
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty came into force in -
A. 1967
B. 1970
C. 1971
D. 1974
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Opened for signature in 1968, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty entered into force in 1970. On 11 May 1995, the Treaty was extended indefinitely. A total of 191 States have joined the Treaty, including the five nuclear-weapon States.
Question 204
The UNESCO declared 2011 as the International Year of :
A. International Year of Biodiversity
B. International Year of Youth
C. International Year of Chemistry
D. Elderly Persons
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The UNESCO declared 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry.
Question 205
The United Nations declared 1990 as the International Year of -
A. Year of the Dolphin
B. International Heliophysical Year
C. Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia
D. International Literacy Year
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 1990 as the International Literacy Year.
Question 206
The United Nations declared 1992 as the International Year of -
A. International Space Year
B. International Heliophysical Year
C. Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia
D. International Literacy Year
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 1992 as the International Space Year.
Question 207
The United Nations declared 1993 as a year of the -
A. disabled
B. forests
C. girl child
D. indigenous people
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 1993 as a year of the indigenous people.
Question 208
The United Nations declared 1993 as the International Year of -
A. Year of the Dolphin
B. International Year for the World's Indigenous People
C. Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia
D. International Literacy Year
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 1993 as the International Year for the World's Indigenous People.
Question 209
The United Nations declared 1994 - 2004 as the International Decade for -
A. United Nations Literacy Decade
B. First International Decade of the World's Indigenous People
C. Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism
D. International Decade for Nature Disaster Reduction
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 1994 - 2004 as the First International Decade of the World's Indigenous People.
Question 210
The United Nations declared 1994 as the International Year of -
A. International Year of Sport and Olympic Ideal
B. International Year of the Family
C. Both A and B
D. International Space Year
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 1994 as the International Year of Sport and Olympic Ideal and International Year of the Family.
Question 211
The United Nations declared 1995 as the International Year of -
A. World Year of Peoples' Commemoration of Victims of the Second World War
B. United Nations Year of Tolerance
C. Both A and B
D. International Space Year
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Question 212
The United Nations declared 1996 as the International Year of -
A. International Year for the Eradication of Poverty
B. International Year of the World's Indigenous People
C. Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia
D. International Literacy Year
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 1996 as the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty.
Question 213
The United Nations declared 1997 - 2006 as the International Decade for -
A. Second International Decade of the World's Indigenous People
B. First International Decade of the World's Indigenous People
C. First United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty
D. International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 1997 - 2006 as the first United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty.
Question 214
The United Nations declared 1998 as the International Year of -
A. International Year of the Ocean
B. International Heliophysical Year
C. Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia
D. International Literacy Year
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 1998 as the International Year of the Ocean.
Question 215
The United Nations declared 1999 as the International Year of -
A. International Year for the Eradication of Poverty
B. International Year of the World's Indigenous People
C. Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia
D. International Year of Older Persons
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The General Assembly decided to observe the year 1999 as the International Year of Older Persons (IYOP). The Year was celebrated by all sectors of society, in all corners of the globe.
Question 216
The United Nations declared 2000 as the International Year of -
A. International Year of Thanksgiving
B. International Year for the Culture of Peace
C. World Mathematical Year
D. All of the above
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Question 217
The United Nations declared 2001 - 2010 as the International Decade for -
A. United Nations Decade on Education for Sustainable Development
B. First International Decade of the World's Indigenous People
C. Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism
D. Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2001 - 2010 as the International Decade for Culture of Peace and Non-violence for the Children of the World.
Question 218
The United Nations declared 2001 as the International Year of -
A. International Year of the Ocean
B. International Heliophysical Year
C. Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia
D. International Year of Volunteers
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2001 as the International Year of Volunteers.
Question 219
The United Nations declared 2002 as the International Year of -
A. International Space Year
B. International Heliophysical Year
C. International Year of Ecotourism
D. International Literacy Year
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2002 as the International Year of Ecotourism.
Question 220
The United Nations declared 2002 as the International Year of -
A. International Year of Ecotourism
B. International Year of Mountains
C. United Nations Year for Cultural Heritage
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2002 as the International Year of Ecotourism, International Year of Mountains and United Nations Year for Cultural Heritage.
Question 221
The United Nations declared 2003 - 2012 as the International Decade for -
A. Decade to Roll Back Malaria in Developing Countries, Particularly in Africa
B. First International Decade of the World's Indigenous People
C. First United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty
D. United Nations Literacy Decade
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2003 - 2012 as United Nations Literacy Decade: Education for All.
Question 222
The United Nations declared 2003 as the International Year of -
A. International Year of Freshwater
B. European Disability Year
C. Both A and B
D. International Space Year
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Question 223
The United Nations declared 2004 as the International Year of -
A. International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition
B. International Year of Rice
C. Both A and B
D. International Space Year
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2004 as the International Year of Rice and International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition.
Question 224
The United Nations declared 2004 as the International Year of -
A. Rice
B. World Population
C. Communication
D. Elderly Persons
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2004 as the International Year of Rice.
Question 225
The United Nations declared 2004 as the International Year of -
A. International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition
B. International Heliophysical Year
C. United Nations Year for Cultural Heritage
D. European Disability Year
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2004 as the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition.
Question 226
The United Nations declared 2005 - 2014 as the International Decade for -
A. United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development
B. First International Decade of the World's Indigenous People
C. Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism
D. International Decade for Nature Disaster Reduction
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2005 - 2014 as United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development.
Question 227
The United Nations declared 2005 - 2015 as the International Decade for -
A. Water for Life Decade
B. Bone and Joint Decade
C. Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism
D. International Decade for Nature Disaster Reduction
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2005 - 2015 as International Decade for Action, "Water for Life".
Question 228
The United Nations declared 2005 as the International Year of -
A. World Year of Physics
B. International Year of Microcredit
C. International Year for Sport and Physical Education
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2005 as the International Year of Physics, Microcredit and International Year for Sport and Physical Education.
Question 229
The United Nations declared 2006 as the International Year of -
A. International Year of Freshwater
B. International Year of World's Indigenous People
C. International Year of Deserts and Desertification
D. International Literacy Year
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2006 as the International Year of Deserts and Desertification.
Question 230
The United Nations declared 2007 as the International Year of -
A. Year of the Dolphin
B. International Year of the Scout
C. Both A and B
D. International Space Year
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Question 231
The United Nations declared 2007 as the International Year of -
A. Year of Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia
B. International Year of Planet Earth
C. International Heliophysical Year
D. All of the above
View Answer
Question 232
The United Nations declared 2007 as the International Year of -
A. Year of the Dolphin
B. International Heliophysical Year
C. Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia
D. All of the above
View Answer
Question 233
The United Nations declared 2008 as the International Year of -
A. International Year of Languages
B. International Year of the Potato
C. International Year of Sanitation
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2008 as the International Year of Languages, International Year of the Potato and International Year of Sanitation.
Question 234
The United Nations declared 2009 as the International Year of -
A. International Year of Astronomy
B. International Year of Natural Fibres
C. International Year of Reconciliation
D. All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2009 as the International Year of International Year of Astronomy, Natural Fibres and Reconciliation.
Question 235
The United Nations declared 2010 as the International Year of -
A. International Year of Biodiversity
B. World Population
C. Communication
D. Elderly Persons
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity.
Question 236
The United Nations declared 2011 as the International Year of -
A. International Year of Forests
B. International Year for People of African Descent
C. International Year for People of Asian Descent
D. Both A and B
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 2011 as the International Year of forests and International Year for People of African Descent.
Question 237
The United Nations declared 21 - 27 March week as the -
A. Disarmament Week
B. Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination
C. Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Selfgoverning Territories
D. Peace Week
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 21 - 27 March week as the Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination.
Question 238
The United Nations declared 24 - 30 October as the -
A. Disarmament Week
B. Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination
C. Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Selfgoverning Territories
D. Peace Week
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 24 - 30 October as the Disarmament Week.
Question 239
The United Nations declared 4th week of September as the
A. Breast Cancer Awareness Month
B. Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination
C. Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Selfgoverning Territories
D. Peace Week
View Answer
Question 240
The United Nations declared May 25 - 31 Week as the -
A. Breast Cancer Awareness Month
B. Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination
C. Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Selfgoverning Territories
D. None of these
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The United Nations declared 25 - 31 May week as the Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Selfgoverning Territories.
Question 241
The United Nations declared October as the -
A. Breast Cancer Awareness Month
B. The World's Indigenous People Month
C. Desert and Desertification Month
D. None of these
View Answer
Question 242
The United Nations has been observing International Day of Rural Women on -
A. 15 July
B. 15 August
C. 15 September
D. 15 October
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Rural Women celebrates and honors the role of rural women on 15 October each year.
Question 243
The World Day to Combat Desertification is observed every year on -
A. 4 May
B. 17 June
C. 14 August
D. 3 October
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The United Nations General Assembly declared 17 June to be "World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought" adopted in December 1994.
Question 244
The World Environment Day is celebrated on -
A. 7 April
B. 5 June
C. 6 August
D. 16 June
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Environment Day is observed on 5 June every year. The purpose of World Environment Day is to spread awareness about the threat to the environment due to rising pollution levels and climate change.
Question 245
The World Environment Day is celebrated on -
A. 7 April
B. 6 August
C. 5 June
D. 16 June
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on 5 June and is the United Nations principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. First held in 1974, it has been a platform for raising awareness on environmental issue such as marine pollution, human overpopulation, global warming, sustainable consumption and wildlife crime.
Question 246
The year 1985 was declared as the International Year of -
A. Blind
B. Youth
C. Children
D. GandhiWomen
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The year 1985 was proclaimed by the United Nations as the International Youth Year (IYY). It was held to focus attention on issues of concern to and relating to youth.
Question 247
The year 1991 was observed in India as the year of -
A. Population control
B. Girl child
C. Literacy
D. Tourism
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The year 1991 was observed in India as the year of Tourism.
Question 248
The year 1995 is the golden Jubilee year of which of the following international organizations?
A. GATT (now WTO)
B. NAM
C. UNO
D. ASEAN
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The year 1995 is the Golden Jubilee year of United Nations Organisation (UNO).
Question 249
The World Humanitarian Day is being observed every year on which date?
A. 24-Oct
B. 19-Aug
C. 10-Dec
D. 08-Mar
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is celebrated on 19 August every year on to pay tribute to aid workers, people who risk their lives in humanitarian service and to support people affected by crisis around the world.
Question 250
United Nations adopted a charter of Economic Rights in the year -
A. 1956
B. 1964
C. 1969
D. 1974
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The General Assembly adopted resolution 3281 containing the “Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States” on 12 December 1974, by 115 votes to 6, with 10 abstentions.
Question 251
United Nations Organization (U. N. O.) is celebrating 2016 as the -
A. International Co-operative Year
B. International Youth Year
C. International Bio-diversity Year
D. International Pulses Year
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
United Nations Organization (U. N. O.) is celebrating 2016 as the International Year of Pulses.
Question 252
United Nations Organization was established on -
A. 24 October 1945
B. 25 October 1945
C. 26 October 1945
D. 25 October 1958
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
United Nations Organization was established on 24 October 1945, San Francisco, California, United States.
Question 253
What is the name of Child Rights Week from 16 November to 20 November, 2017?
A. Samarth, 2017
B. Samriddhi, 2017
C. Hausla, 2017
D. Hunar, 2017
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development celebrated Child Rights Week (Hausla 2017) from 16 to 20 November, 2017.
Question 254
What was the code name for the Indian Air Force operations during the Kargil Conflict of 1999?
A. Operation Vijay
B. Operation Meghdoot
C. Operation Indradhanush
D. Operation Safed Sagar
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Indian Air Force's role in acting jointly with Indian Army ground troops during the war was aimed at flushing out regular and irregular troops of the Pakistan Army from vacated Indian positions along the LoC. This particular operation was given the codename Operation Safed Sagar.
Question 255
When is Cultural Unity Day, recognized by India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh and Nepal observed?
A. Dec-11
B. May-21
C. Mar-08
D. Apr-14
View Answer
Question 256
When is Data Protection Day observed?
A. 28 January
B. 18 December
C. 22 March
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Data Privacy Day (known in Europe as Data Protection Day) is an international event that occurs every year on 28 January.
Question 257
When is Doctors' Day, Bidhan Chandra Roy birthday observed?
A. 11 December
B. 11 July
C. 15 September
D. 1 July
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
National Doctors' Day is celebrated in India on 1 July every year. The day is dedicated to Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy for his contribution to medical science. He was one of the greatest statesmen in India.
Question 258
When is Human Rights Day celebrated?
A. 12 December
B. 10 October
C. 9 December
D. 10 December
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Question 259
When is International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 26 June
C. 3rd Sunday of November
D. 9 August
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on 26 June with an aim to spread awareness about the global drug problem and eliminate drug misuse.
Question 260
When is International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, recognized by the UN is observed?
A. 11 December
B. 4 April
C. 25 September
D. 25 March
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.
Question 261
When is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 20 December
C. 21 March
D. 17 June
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws.
Question 262
When is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 11 July
C. 25 November
D. 9 August
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The United Nations General Assembly has designated 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Question 263
When is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 29 November
C. 17 October
D. 9 August
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is an international observance celebrated each year on 17 October throughout the world.
Question 264
When is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 23 August
B. 12 August
C. 8 March
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is commemorated on 23 August each year. This International Day is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples.
Question 265
When is International Day of Engineers, recognized by India, in remembrance of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya observed?
A. 11 December
B. 11 July
C. 15 September
D. 9 August
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Every year on 15 September, India celebrates Engineers' Day to mark the birth anniversary of India's finest engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
Question 266
When is International Day of Non-Violence, recognized by the UN, observed on M. K. Gandhi's birthday?
A. 11 December
B. 29 November
C. 2 October
D. 2nd Wednesday of October
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
International Day of Non-Violence, recognized by the UN, observed on M. K. Gandhi's birthday is on 2 October.
Question 267
When is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 28 January
B. 30 December
C. 27 October
D. 3 December
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
3 December is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). On this Day WHO joins partners to celebrate "a day for all". This theme reflects a growing understanding that disability is part of the human condition.
Question 268
When is International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 7 April
B. 20 December
C. 6 November
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
On 7 April, UNESCO commemorates the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, which was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003. The date marks the beginning of the genocide perpetrated against members of the Tutsi minority by the Hutu extremist led government. Within just over 100 days, more than 1 million Tutsi were systematically murdered. Moderate Hutu and others who opposed the massacres were also killed during this period.
Question 269
When is International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 11 July
C. 25 September
D. 25 March
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed annually on 25 March every year.
Question 270
When is International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 29 November
C. 3rd Sunday of November
D. 9 August
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The date of 29 November is observed as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People since 1978.
Question 271
When is International Day of the World's Indigenous People, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 11 July
C. 8 March
D. 9 August
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
International Day of World's Indigenous People Day is celebrated on 9 August every year. The day is celebrated to spread awareness about the indigenous population around the world and to also protect their rights.
Question 272
When is International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 29 May
B. 12 August
C. 8 March
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The United Nations has designated 29 May as the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. The day aims to celebrate the contributions of civilian and uniformed personnel who perform the task of peacekeeping for the organisation.
Question 273
When is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 28 January
B. 27 January
C. 27 October
D. 20 February
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an international memorial day on 27 January that commemorates the victims of the Holocaust, the genocide of European Jews by Nazi Germany between 1941 and 1945.
Question 274
When is International Human Solidarity Day observed?
A. 25 January
B. 20 December
C. 24 October
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The International Human Solidarity Day (IHSD), observed on 20 December, is an international annual unity day of the United Nations and its member states introduced by the general assembly during the 2005 World Summit.
Question 275
When is International Migrants Day observed?
A. 25 January
B. 18 December
C. 24 October
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Each year on 18 December, the United Nations, through the UN related agency International Organization for Migration (IOM), uses International Migrants Day to highlight the contributions made by the roughly 272 million migrants, including more than 41 million internally displaced persons, and the challenges they face.
Question 276
When is International Mother Language Day, recognized by the UN World Tourist Guide Day and International Mother Language Day originated as the international recognition of Language Movement Day, which has been commemorated in Bangladesh since 1952, when a number of Dhaka university students were killed by the Pakistan police and army in Dhaka during the Bengali Language Movement observed?
A. 11 December
B. 12 August
C. 21 February
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. First announced by UNESCO on 17 November 1999, it was formally recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2002.
Question 277
When is International Mothers' Day observed?
A. 11 December
B. 29 November
C. 2nd Sunday of May
D. 2nd Wednesday of October
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
International Mothers' Day is not a public holiday, but a legal national holiday observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States.
Question 278
When is International Moutain Day observed?
A. 11 December
B. 20 December
C. 24 October
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
International Mountain Day is celebrated annually on 11 December to to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development, and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world.
Question 279
When is International Museum Day observed?
A. 11 December
B. 20 December
C. 18 May
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
International Museum Day (IMD) is an international day held annually on or around 18 May, coordinated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). The event highlights a specific theme which changes every year reflecting a relevant theme or issue facing museums internationally.
Question 280
When is International Talk Like a Pirate Day observed?
A. 11 December
B. 16 September
C. 8 March
D. 19 September
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is a parodic holiday created in 1995 by John Baur and Mark Summers, of Albany, Oregon, U. S., who proclaimed 19 September each year as the day when everyone in the world should talk like a pirate.
Question 281
When is International Women's Day recognized by the UN observed?
A. 28 January
B. 30 December
C. 8 March
D. 10 October
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
International Women's Day recognized by the UN is observed on 8 March.
Question 282
When is International Yoga Day celebrated?
A. 2 April
B. 21 June
C. 5 June
D. 21 May
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga.
Question 283
When is International Yoga Divas celebrated?
A. 21 July
B. 21 May
C. 25 April
D. 21 June
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June since 2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014.
Question 284
When is International Youth Day, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 12 August
C. 8 March
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In 1999, in its resolution 54/120, the General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth that 12 August be declared International Youth Day.
Question 285
When is National Girl Child day of India?
A. 25 January
B. 24 January
C. 24 October
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on 24 January.
Question 286
When is Right to Know Day observed?
A. 25 January
B. 18 December
C. 24 October
D. 28 September
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
28 September is International Right to Know Day. Since 2003, advocates have marked the occasion by calling for greater access to government held information.
Question 287
When is the 'National Science Day' celebrated in India?
A. 5 April
B. 5 September
C. 28 February
D. None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
National Science Day is celebrated every year on 28 February. This day recalls the notable invention "Raman Effect" by India's greatest scientist C. V. Raman. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for this discovery. Since that day, 28 February is being commemorated as National Science Day to recall the great discovery of C. V. Raman.
Question 288
When is the 'World AIDS Day' observed all over the world?
A. 1 October
B. 12 December
C. 1 December
D. 13 November
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with and affected by HIV and to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS.
Question 289
When is the 'World Environment Day' celebrated?
A. 5 June
B. 7 April
C. 24 October
D. None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on 5 June and is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Question 290
When is the Commonwealth Day observed by its member countries?
A. Jan-25
B. May-24
C. Oct-24
D. Nov-14
View Answer
Question 291
When is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 16 September
C. 8 March
D. 9 August
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 16 September the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date of the signing, in 1987, of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
Question 292
When is the International Workers' Day?
A. 15 April
B. 12 December
C. 1 May
D. 1 August
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day in most countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement and occurs every year on 1 May.
Question 293
When is the UN Day celebrated?
A. 24 October
B. 24 September
C. 26 June
D. None of these
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by Member States as a public holiday.
Question 294
When is the World Day for Water, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 22 January
B. 22 March
C. 27 October
D. 20 February
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, focuses on the importance of freshwater. World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water.
Question 295
When is the World Population Day observed?
A. 31 May
B. 4 October
C. 10 December
D. 11 July
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Population Day is observed every year on 11 July. The main purpose of this day is to draw attention towards the issues arising out of rising population across the globe.
Question 296
When is Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War, recognized by the UN is observed?
A. 23 August
B. 12 August
C. 8 May and 9 May
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War (8 May and 9 May) is an annual international day of remembrance designated by Resolution 59/26 of the United Nations General Assembly on 22 November, 2004.
Question 297
When is United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace observed?
A. 11 December
B. 20 December
C. 8 March
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace is observed on 8 March.
Question 298
When is World Blind Day/World Sight Day observed?
A. Dec-11
B. Dec-20
C. Sep-15
D. Oct-11
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Question 299
When is World Blood Donor Day, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 11 July
C. 25 November
D. 14 June
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Blood Donor Day is observed on 14 June every year, aims to create awareness across the world about the need for safe blood and life - saving components of blood required for transfusion.
Question 300
When is World Day Against Child Labour observed?
A. 11 December
B. 20 December
C. 12 June
D. 5 June
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12 June every year around the world. The day aims to spread awareness about the illegal practice of child labour that still prevails.
Question 301
When is World Day Against Death Penalty, recognized by the WCADP observed?
A. 28 January
B. 30 December
C. 27 October
D. 10 October
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The World Day Against the Death Penalty is organised on the 10 October by the World Coalition against the Death Penalty (WCADP).
Question 302
When is World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 20 December
C. 21 March
D. 27 October
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations observes World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on 27 October.
Question 303
When is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 21 May
C. 8 March
D. 9 August
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed globally on 21 May every year. The day aims to celebrate the richness of the world's cultures and highlight the significance of its diversity as an agent of inclusion and positive change for achieving peace and sustainable development.
Question 304
When is World Day for Water, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 25 January
B. 18 December
C. 22 March
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, focuses on the importance of freshwater. World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water.
Question 305
When is World Day of Peace observed?
A. 21 September
B. 24 January
C. 24 October
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease - fire.
Question 306
When is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, recognized by the UN is observed?
A. 11 December
B. 21 May
C. 3rd Sunday of November
D. 9 August
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims takes place on the third Sunday in November every year as the appropriate acknowledgment of victims of road traffic crashes and their families.
Question 307
When is World Day of Social Justice observed?
A. 22 January
B. 30 December
C. 27 October
D. 20 February
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
On 26 November 2007, the General Assembly declared that, starting from the sixty - third session of the General Assembly, 20 February will be celebrated annually as the World Day of Social Justice.
Question 308
When is World Day of the Sick, an observance day instituted by Pope John Paul II is observed?
A. 11 December
B. 11 February
C. 25 September
D. 9 August
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Day of the Sick, is celebrated on 11 February, an observation introduced by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses.
Question 309
When is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 20 December
C. 18 May
D. 17 June
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
17 June is observed as World Day To Combat Desertification And Drought.
Question 310
When is World Development Information Day, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 24 October
C. 3rd Sunday of November
D. 2nd Wednesday of October
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The United Nations celebrates World Development Information Day every year on 24 October. The UN General Assembly in 1972 established the World Development Information Day to direct people's attention toward developmental problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them.
Question 311
When is World Environment Day, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 20 December
C. 15 September
D. 5 June
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The United Nations designated 5 June as World Environment Day to highlight that the protection and health of the environment is a major issue, which affects the well - being of peoples and economic development throughout the world.
Question 312
When is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day observed?
A. 11 December
B. 9 October
C. 21 March
D. 27 October
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed on 9 October.
Question 313
When is World Humanitarian Action Day observed?
A. Oct-08
B. Nov-29
C. Oct-02
D. 2nd Wednesday of October
View Answer
Question 314
When was the first 'International Non-Smoking Day' observed all over the world?
A. 04-07-1998
B. 08-02-1989
C. 26-01-1950
D. 28-01-1950
View Answer
Question 315
When was the last telegram sent in India?
A. June 14, 2013
B. July 14, 2013
C. August 1, 2013
D. July 30, 2013
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The last telegram sent in India was on July 14, 2013.
Question 316
Which date is known as 'Diabetes Day'?
A. 14 February
B. 14 May
C. 14 September
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is held on 14 November each year.
Question 317
Which day is celebrated as United Nations Day every year?
A. 7 April
B. 24 October
C. 14 November
D. 27 December
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by Member States as a public holiday.
Question 318
Which day is observed as World AIDS Day?
A. 1 December
B. 20 March
C. 20 December
D. 1 March
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It's an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.
Question 319
Which day is observed as World Food Day?
A. 10 September
B. 16 August
C. 4 November
D. 16 October
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on 16 October to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.
Question 320
Which day is observed as World No Smoking Day ?
A. 15 July
B. 31 December
C. 1 January
D. 31 May
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Question 321
Which day is the International Human Rights Day?
A. 10 December
B. 24 October
C. 25 November
D. None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Question 322
When is World Intellectual Property Day, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 29 November
C. 26 April
D. 2nd Wednesday of October
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on 26 April.
Question 323
When is World Maritime Day, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. During last week of September
C. 16 November
D. 9 August
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN), via the International Maritime Organization (IMO), created World Maritime Day to celebrate the international maritime industry's contribution towards the world's economy, especially in shipping. The event's date varies by year and country but it is always on the last week of September.
Question 324
When is World Music Day observed?
A. 11 December
B. During last week of September
C. 16 November
D. 21 June
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Music Day is an annual celebration observed on 21 June around the world.
Question 325
When is World Poetry Day, recognized by the UNESCO observed?
A. 28 January
B. 30 December
C. 21 March
D. 10 October
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21 March, and was declared by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1999, "with the aim of supporting linguistic diversity through poetic expression and increasing the opportunity for endangered languages to be heard".
Question 326
When is World Population Day, recognized by the UN observed?
A. 11 December
B. 11 July
C. 8 March
D. 14 November
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Population Day is observed every year on 11 July.
Question 327
When is World Teachers' Day observed?
A. 5 October
B. 30 December
C. 27 October
D. 10 October
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Teachers' Day, also known as International Teachers Day, is an international day held annually on 5 October.
Question 328
When is World Wetlands Day observed?
A. 11 December
B. 9 October
C. 21 March
D. 2 February
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971.
Question 329
Which of the following days is celebrated as the International Labour Day?
A. 1 January
B. 21 July
C. 31 December
D. 1 May
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
International Workers' Day, also known as Labour Day in most countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement and occurs every year on 1 May.
Question 330
Which of the following decade is celebrated as Bone and Joint Decade, recognised by WHO?
A. 1997 - 2006
B. 2001 - 2010
C. 2005 - 2015
D. 2003 - 2012
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Question 331
Which of the following decade is celebrated as Decade to Roll Back Malaria in Developing Countries, particularly in Africa recognized by the UN?
A. 1997 - 2006
B. 2001 - 2010
C. 2005 - 2015
D. 2003 - 2012
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Decade to Roll Back Malaria in Developing Countries, particularly in Africa recognized by the UN is celebrated from 2001 to 2010.
Question 332
Which of the following decade is celebrated as First International Decade of the World's Indigenous People?
A. 1995 - 2004
B. 2001 - 2010
C. 2005 - 2015
D. 2003 - 2012
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples was first pronounced by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1994, to be celebrated every year during the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples (1995 – 2004).
Question 333
Which of the following decade is celebrated as First United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty?
A. 1997 - 2006
B. 2001 - 2010
C. 2005 - 2015
D. 1997 - 2006
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In its resolution, the General Assembly proclaimed the First United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty (1997 - 2006).
Question 334
Which of the following decade is celebrated as International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction?
A. 1997 - 2006
B. 2001 - 2010
C. 2005 - 2015
D. 1990 - 2000
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
1990 - 2000 is celebrated as International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction.
Question 335
Which of the following decade is celebrated as Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism?
A. 1995 - 2005
B. 2001 - 2010
C. 2005 - 2015
D. 2003 - 2012
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Decade 2001 - 2010 is celebrated as Second International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism.
Question 336
Which of the following decade is celebrated as United Nations Decade for Women?
A. 1997 - 2006
B. 2001 - 2010
C. 1976 - 1985
D. 2003 - 2012
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The United Nations Decade for Women was a period from 1976 to 1985 focused on the policies and issues that impact women, such as pay equity, gendered violence, land holding, and other human rights.
Question 337
Which of the following decade is celebrated as United Nations Decade on Education for Sustainable Development recognized by the UN?
A. 2005 - 2014
B. 2001 - 2010
C. 2005 - 2015
D. 2003 - 2012
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Decade 2005 - 2014 is celebrated as United Nations Decade on Education for Sustainable Development recognized by the UN.
Question 338
Which of the following decade is celebrated as United Nations Literacy Decade, recognized by the UN?
A. 1997 - 2006
B. 2001 - 2010
C. 2005 - 2015
D. 2003 - 2012
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
UNESCO's Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (LIFE) is a global strategic framework for the implementation of United Nations Literacy Decade (2003 – 2012), in order to meet the Education for All (EFA) goals, with particular focus on adult literacy and out of school children.
Question 339
Which of the following decade is celebrated as Water for Life Decade?
A. 1997 - 2006
B. 2001 - 2010
C. 2005 - 2015
D. 2003 - 2012
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In December 2003, the United Nations General Assembly, proclaimed the period 2005-2015 International Decade for Action 'Water for Life'. The decade officially started on World Water Day, March 22, 2005.
Question 340
Which of the following is observed as Sports Day every year?
A. 22 April
B. 26 July
C. 29 August
D. 02 October
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The National Sports Day in India is celebrated on 29 August, on the birth anniversary of hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. This day marks the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand Singh, the hockey player who won gold medals in Olympics for India in the years 1928, 1932 and 1936.
Question 341
Which of the following year is celebrated as International Year of Biodiversity?
A. 1997
B. 2010
C. 2005
D. 2003
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity.
Question 342
Which of the following year is celebrated as International Year of Forests?
A. 2006
B. 2011
C. 2015
D. 2012
View Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The year 2011 was declared the International Year of Forests by the United Nations to raise awareness and strengthen the sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests for the benefit of current and future generations.
Question 343
Which of the following year is celebrated as International Year of Sanitation?
A. 2006
B. 2010
C. 2015
D. 2008
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The year 2008 was declared the International Year of Sanitation by the United Nations in conjunction with the Water for Life Decade. The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2008 the International Year of Sanitation.
Question 344
Which of the following year is celebrated as International Year of the Potato?
A. 2008
B. 2001
C. 2005
D. 2003
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The year 2008 was declared the International Year of the Potato by the United Nations, noting that the potato is a staple food in the diet of the world's population, and affirming the need to focus world attention on the role that the potato can play in providing food security and eradicating poverty.
Question 345
Which of the following year is celebrated as International Year of the Shark?
A. 2006
B. 2010
C. 2009
D. 2012
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Question 346
Which one of the following day is not observed on a fixed date every year?
A. International Friendship Day
B. World Habitat Day
C. World Environment Day
D. International Women's Day
View Answer
Question 347
Which one of the following days does not synchronize with the birth anniversary of any eminent Indian?
A. Teacher's Day
B. Children's Day
C. Gandhi Jayanti
D. National Science Day
View Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28 February each year to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28 February 1928.
Question 348
Which one of the following days is not observed in the month of October?
A. World Environment Day
B. International Day of Non-violence
C. Indian Air Force Day
D. U. N. Day
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June every year.
Question 349
Which one of the following is the theme for International Day for Biodiversity in the year 2009?
A. Biodiversity and Poverty Alleviation
B. Biodiversity : Food, Water and health for all
C. Boiodiversity and Climate Change
D. Biodiversity and Invasive Allen Species
View Answer
Question 350
Which one of the following is the theme of the International Day for Monuments and sites (World Heritage Day) 2017?
A. The Heritage of Sport
B. Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism
C. Past and Present Heritage
D. Heritage and Science
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Question 351
Which one of the following is the theme of the World Blood Donor Day, 2018?
A. Blood connects us all
B. Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life
C. Give blood. Give now. Give often
D. Thank you for saving my life
View Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The theme of World Blood Donor Day 2018 was "Blood connect us all" and the event was hosted by Greece.
Question 352
Which one of the following is the theme of the World Health Day, 2017 celebrated by the World Health Organization?
A. Diabetes
B. Food Safety
C. Depression: Let's Talk
D. Ageing and Health
View Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
World Health Day 2017 will be celebrated on 7 April. Each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) selects a theme highlighting a particular priority area of public health. The theme for this year's global health awareness day is 'Depression: Let's Talk'.
Question 353
Which one of the following is the theme of the World Soil Day, 2017?
A. Soils and pulses, a symbol for life
B. Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground
C. Soils, a solid ground for life
D. Soils, foundation for family
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
World Soil Day 2017 is celebrated on 5 December under the theme "Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground," with activities aiming to communicate messages on the importance of soil quality for food security, healthy ecosystems and human well - being.
Question 354
Which one of the following was the theme of World Environment Day, 2012?
A. Your Planet Needs You - Unite to Combat
B. Many Species. One Planet. One Future
C. Forests - Nature at Your Service
D. Green Economy : Does it Include You?
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
World Environment Day 2012 was celebrated under the theme "Green Economy: Does it include you?" and was hosted by Brazil.
Question 355
Who among the following won the 2003 Indira Gandhi Award for National Integrations?
A. Shyam Benegal
B. Baba Amte
C. Acharya Mahaprajna
D. Mrinal Sen
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Question 356
World day to combat desertification and drought is observed on -
A. 17 June
B. 20 June
C. 17 April
D. 20 July
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a United Nations observance celebrated each year on 17 June. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the presence of desertification and drought, highlighting methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought. Each year's global celebration has a unique, novel emphasis that had not been developed previously.
Question 357
World Human Rights Day is observed on -
A. 8 April
B. 10 December
C. 7 December
D. 5 September
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The date was chosen to honour the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation, on 10 December 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the first global enunciation of human rights and one of the first major achievements of the new United Nations.
Question 358
World Human Rights Day is observed on :
A. 5 September
B. 10 December
C. 18 April
D. 7 December
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Question 359
World Literacy Day is observed on -
A. 5 September
B. 6 August
C. 8 September
D. 24 October
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
International Literacy Day is an international observance, celebrated each year on 8 September, that was declared by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at the 14th session of UNESCO's General Conference.
Question 360
World Population Day is observed on -
A. 11 July
B. 8 May
C. 5 June
D. 16 October
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Population Day is an annual event, observed on 11 July every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989.
Question 361
World Tourism Day, is observed as -
A. 27 September
B. 14 November
C. 25 January
D. 10 December
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
World Tourism Day is celebrated each year on 27 September to spread awareness about the importance of tourism and its impact on our society.