1. When is the United Nation’s ‘World Day of Social Justice’ celebrated annually across the world?
[A] February 15
[B] February 20
[C] February 25
[D] March 1
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Correct Answer: B [February 20]
Notes:
On 26 November 2007, the United Nations General Assembly declared that 20 February will be celebrated annually as the World Day of Social Justice.
This year, the theme for the World Day of Social Justice is selected as “Closing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justice”. The International Labour Organization adopted the Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization, which guarantees fair outcomes to all.
2. When is the World Rare Disease Day observed across the world?
[A] February 26
[B] February 27
[C] February 28
[D] February 29
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Correct Answer: D [February 29]
Notes:
Rare Disease Day is observed across the world on the last day of February each year. This year it is observed on February 29, 2020.
The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness among the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on the lives of patients. It is estimated that more than 300 million people are living with rare diseases.
3. Which decade is announced as the International Decade for People of African Descent?
[A] 2012-2021
[B] 2015-2024
[C] 2017-2026
[D] 2020-2029
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Correct Answer: B [2015-2024]
Notes:
In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly announced the decade commencing 1 January 2015 and ending on 31 December 2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent. The theme of the international decade is “People of African descent: recognition, justice and development”
Every year, March 21st is celebrated as ‘International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination’ across the world.
4. What is the theme of the World Meteorological Day 2020, celebrated across the world?
[A] Climate and Water
[B] The Sun, the Earth and the Weather
[C] Every Drop Counts
[D] Climate Change
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Correct Answer: A [Climate and Water]
Notes:
World Meteorological Day is celebrated on 23rd March of every year, which commemorates the inception of the Convention which established the World Meteorological Organization on the same day in 1950.
Since 1961, the Geneva headquartered World Meteorological Organization has been celebrating World Meteorological Day with a unique theme. “Climate and Water” is the theme of this year’s World Meteorological Day.
5. Whose death anniversary is celebrated as ‘the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims’?
[A] Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero
[B] Rutilio Grande
[C] Nelson Mandela
[D] Abraham Lincoln
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Correct Answer: A [Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero]
Notes:
The International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is observed every year on 24 March, by the United Nations.
This day pays tribute to Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero of El-Salvador, who was murdered on 24 March 1980. Óscar Romero was actively involved in criticising violations of the human rights. He also condemned the practices of social injustice and assassinations. He was declared ‘Saint’ by Pope Francis in 2018.
6. Which day, that is celebrated on April 6, focusses on health benefits of participating in sporting and physical activity amid social-distancing, this year?
[A] International Day of Sport and Physical Exercise
[B] International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
[C] International Day of Healthy Habits
[D] International Day of Sports and Games
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Correct Answer: B [International Day of Sport for Development and Peace]
Notes:
The United Nation has been observing April 6 as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
This year, the international day focusses on health benefits of participating in sporting and physical activity, during this time of pandemic and social distancing. The UN also announced a tagline for this day as “For the International Day of Sport this year, let’s Be Active and healthy to beat COVID19”.
7. What is the theme of the World Haemophilia Day 2020, celebrated on April 17?
[A] Leaving No one behind
[B] Get+involved
[C] Work+Together
[D] Know about Haemophilia
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Correct Answer: B [Get+involved]
Notes:
World Haemophilia Day is observed every year on 17 April across the world, to increase awareness of haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and inherited bleeding disorders.
This year is the 30th anniversary of the Haemophilia day. The theme of this year’s observance is “Get+involved”. The international organisation, World Federation of Haemophilia was established by a businessman Frank Schnabel in 1963.
8. International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on April 26. In which country is the Chernobyl power plant located?
[A] Japan
[B] Ukraine
[C] Philippines
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: B [Ukraine]
Notes:
On April 26, 1986, the nuclear accident took place in the Chernobyl power plant in the Pripyat city of Ukraine. It is one of the worst nuclear disasters that has ever taken place in the world.
In the year 2016, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 26 April as International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. In the year 2009, UN launched the International Chernobyl Research and Information Network (ICRIN), to support the programmes in developing the affected places.
9. What is the theme of the World Press Freedom Day, celebrated across the world on May 3?
[A] Journalism without borders
[B] Journalism without Fear or Favour
[C] Press needs real Freedom
[D] Press Freedom without Pressure
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Correct Answer: B [Journalism without Fear or Favour]
Notes:
World Press Freedom Day has been celebrated across the world on May 3, every year. UNESCO launched a global campaign on media and social media channels, with the theme-“Journalism without Fear or Favour”.
World Press Freedom Conference 2020 has been organised annually since 1983. This year, Netherlands would host the conference from 18 to 20 October, in the Hague. It was originally scheduled to be held in April 2020.
10. When is ‘Africa Day’ celebrated across the world, every year?
[A] May 23
[B] May 25
[C] May 27
[D] May 29
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Correct Answer: B [May 25]
Notes:
Africa Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity, which was established 57 years ago, on May 25th, 1963 and its successor organization is the African Union, which was established in 2002.
The day highlights and celebrates the vitality and diversity of Africa and to promote African unity. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the day is celebrated virtually. As of now, Africa has 1.5 percent of the reported cases of COVID-19 in the world and less than 0.1 percent of the world’s deaths.
