Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs
1. When is the ‘Zero Discrimination Day’ observed annually across the world?
[A] February 28
[B] March 1
[C] March 3
[D] March 5
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Correct Answer: B [March 1]
Notes:
The ‘Zero Discrimination Day’ is observed annually across the world on March 1, by UNAIDS. UNAIDS is the leading global forum which aims to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
On this day, the UNAIDS is calling to end the discrimination against women and girls and for equal rights, opportunities and treatment. This year, the focus is on ‘Zero Discrimination against Women and Girls’.
2. What is the theme of the Earth Day 2020, which is also the 50th anniversary of the day?
[A] Golden Earth
[B] Earth Day @ 50
[C] Climate Action
[D] Our Earth; Our Life
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Correct Answer: C [Climate Action]
Notes:
Every year, April 22 has been celebrated as the Earth Day. The United Nations designates the day as World Mother Earth Day.
This year, April 22 is the 50th anniversary of the World Earth Day. The theme of this year’s observance is ‘Climate Action’. It has been celebrated from the year 1970, when about 20 million Americans participated in a historic environmental protest. This year, several artists participate in the protest under the name #EarthDay2020Halt.
3. What is the theme of the World Immunization Week 2020, which is being celebrated from April 24 to 30, this year?
[A]
Vaccines Work for All
[B]
Let’s get vaccinated
[C] Leave no one unvaccinated
[D] Reaching all for vaccination
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Correct Answer: A [
Vaccines Work for All]
Notes:
The World Immunization Week 2020 is being celebrated from April 24 to 30, this year by the World Health Organisation.
The day is celebrated with an aim to promote the use of vaccines for protecting people across the world from diseases. The theme of this year’s week is Vaccines Work for All. The theme highlights the importance of vaccines and the persons developing them. WHO also announced that about 20 million children in the world today remain unvaccinated.
4. ‘Stop the pandemic: Safety and health at work can save lives’ is this year’s theme/campaign of which day, that is celebrated on 28 April, every year?
[A] International Safety Day
[B] World Day for Safety and Health at Work
[C] World Safe Labour Day
[D] International Safe Work Day
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Correct Answer: B [World Day for Safety and Health at Work]
Notes:
‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’ is being celebrated on 28 April, every year since 2003, across the world.
This year the theme/campaign on this special day is ‘Stop the pandemic: Safety and health at work can save lives’. The aim of celebration of this day is to highlight the prevention of accidents and diseases at work. 28 April is also the ‘International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers’.
5. Basava Jayanthi, the birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara, is prominently celebrated in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Basava Jayanthi, the birth anniversary of the 12th century poet, philosopher and social reformer, Lord Basaveshwara, is prominently celebrated in the state of Karnataka.
Also called as Basavanna, he was the founding saint of the Lingayat sect. He was also known for establishing a spiritual democracy called ‘Anubhava Mantapa’ in the 12th century. The era starting from his birth-year is also called as the Basava era in the state.
6. Jean-Georges Noverre is associated with which special day, celebrated in the month of April, every year?
[A] World Health Day
[B] World Creativity and Innovation Day
[C]
World Dance Day
[D] World Book and Copyright Day
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Correct Answer: C [
World Dance Day]
Notes:
World Dance day has been celebrated every year on April 29, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the creator of modern ballet type of dance, Jean-Georges Noverre.
The day was created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), which is the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO. Every year, ITI selects an outstanding dance personality to write a message for the day. This year the Message author is Gregory Vuyani MAQOMA, a dancer from South Africa.
7. Who was awarded the first Nobel Peace Prize, for founding International Red Cross Movement?
[A] Henri Dunant
[B] Sully Prudhomme
[C] Wilhelm Roentgen
[D] Jacobus van ‘t Hoff
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Correct Answer: A [Henri Dunant ]
Notes:
The first Nobel Peace Prize Henri Dunant of Switzerland for founding the International Red Cross Movement and initiating the Geneva Convention.
World Red Cross Day or World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated on May 8 every year, which marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) established by him, works for the welfare of the people across the world.
8. Which day is observed by the Health Ministry on May 16, across the country?
[A] National Anaemia Day
[B] National Dengue Day
[C] National Stunting Day
[D] National Obesity Day
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Correct Answer: B [National Dengue Day]
Notes:
Every year, May 16 is being observed by the Union Health Ministry as ‘National Dengue Day’ across the country.
Dengue is a viral disease, which is transmitted by the infective bite of a specific mosquito called as Aedes Aegypti. It is commonly spread during rainy season and it is highly contagious through mosquito bites. The Ministry recently released a list of measures to be followed in order to prevent the disease.
9. Which day is celebrated on May 25 every year, that is associated with an endocrine disorder?
[A] World Diabetes Day
[B] World Thyroid Day
[C] World Osteoporosis Day
[D] World Addison’s Disease Day
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Correct Answer: B [World Thyroid Day]
Notes:
Every year, May 25 has been observed as the World Thyroid Day since 2008, across the world. The European Thyroid Association and American Thyroid Association established World Thyroid Day to promote public awareness of thyroid disease.
Thyroid is the most common endocrine disorder and a rapidly growing problem across the world. Jal Shakti Ministry has said that water plays a crucial role in treating the symptoms of thyroid and helping in weight loss.
10. When is the ‘World Vape Day’ proposed to be celebrated across the world?
[A] May 29
[B] May 30
[C] June 1
[D] June 2
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Correct Answer: B [May 30]
Notes:
About 40 million e-cigarette users from across the globe are set to celebrate the World Vape Day on May 30. It is celebrated to spread awareness on vaping and its effectiveness in harm reduction and helping smokers quit.
The representative body of e-cigarette users in India the Association of Vapers India (AVI). It joins hands with consumer advocacy organisations from 34 nations to spread awareness. Last year, the Central Government imposed a ban against vaping.
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