Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs
1. What is the theme of UNESCO on the ‘World Book Day 2023’?
[A] Copyright Challenges
[B] Intellectual Property Rights
[C] Indigenous Languages
[D] Reading Habit among children
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Correct Answer: C [Indigenous Languages]
Notes:
World Book and Copyright Day is observed every year on April 23 to promote the habit of reading, writing, publishing and copyright.
The first World Book Day was observed in 1995. International Decade of Indigenous Languages will be observed from 2022 to 32. The UNESCO theme of the World Book Day 2023 is ‘Indigenous Languages’.
2. ‘Khongjom Day’ is celebrated in which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Jammu and Kashmir
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Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Notes:
Khongjom Day is observed in Manipur on April 23. It commemorates Manipuri warriors who fought against the British during the 1891 Anglo Manipuri War.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and Governor Ms. Anusuiya Uikey led others in paying tributes to the heroes.
3. When is the ‘International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace’ observed?
[A] April 22
[B] April 24
[C] April 26
[D] April 27
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Correct Answer: B [April 24]
Notes:
‘International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace’ is observed every year on April 24. It highlights the importance of multilateral decision-making and diplomacy in achieving global peace and resolving conflicts.
In 2018, the General Assembly adopted the resolution, “International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace”.
4. When is the ‘World Intellectual Property Day’ observed?
[A] April 24
[B] April 26
[C] April 28
[D] April 30
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Correct Answer: B [April 26]
Notes:
The World Intellectual Property Day is observed every year on April 26. It raises global awareness about intellectual properties and their protection.
The WIPO convention came into effect in 1970 and, in the year 2000, WIPO’s member states declared April 26 as World Intellectual Property.
5. When is the ‘World Veterinary Day 2023’ observed?
[A] April 27
[B] April 29
[C] April 30
[D] May 1
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Correct Answer: B [April 29]
Notes:
The World Veterinary Day 2023 is observed on April 29 to recognize the important role of the veterinarians.
It is observed on the final Saturday of April every year. The day commemorates the duties that the veterinarians perform for the society, and the responsibilities they are entrusted with.
6. When is the World Blood Donor Day celebrated every year?
[A] 14 June
[B] 20 June
[C] 25 June
[D] 30 June
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Correct Answer: A [14 June]
Notes:
On 14 June 2023, the World Blood Donor Day was celebrated throughout the world. It is an annual event by the WHO, which commenced in 2005. The Theme for this year is “give blood, give plasma, share life, share often”.
This Day provides a special opportunity to celebrate and thank voluntary blood donors around the world and become a major focus for action towards achieving universal access to safe blood transfusion.
7. ‘Vitiligo’ is a rare condition affecting which part of the body?
[A] Skin
[B] Brain
[C] Lungs
[D] Blood
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Correct Answer: A [Skin]
Notes:
Vitiligo is a rare skin condition that affects over 70 million individuals worldwide. World Vitiligo Day is observed every year to raise awareness about this condition.
This special day celebrates the lives and community of individuals living with vitiligo while highlighting the challenges they face.
8. When is the ‘World Sickle Cell Awareness Day’ observed every year?
[A] June 15
[B] June 19
[C] June 21
[D] June 25
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Correct Answer: B [June 19]
Notes:
‘World Sickle Cell Awareness Day’ is observed on June 19th each year to raise awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD).
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that causes sickle-shaped red blood cells to stick together, which blocks blood flow and oxygen from reaching all parts of the body.
9. When is the International Day of Parliamentarism observed by the United Nations?
[A] June 30
[B] July 1
[C] July 5
[D] July 10
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Correct Answer: A [June 30]
Notes:
June 30 marks the annual celebration of the International Day of Parliamentarism which commemorates the founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in 1889.
This special day was established by a United Nations General Assembly Resolution in 2018 to reflect on the progress made by parliaments worldwide in achieving predetermined goals.
10. What is the theme of ‘Zoological Survey of India Day’ in 2023?
[A] Mission Life
[B] Mission Nature
[C] Mission Earth
[D] Mission Globe
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Correct Answer: A [Mission Life]
Notes:
Union Minister for Environment and Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav inaugurated a three-day celebration programme of the 108th Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) Day with Special Focus on ‘Mission Life’ in Kolkata.
As part of the celebration, the first two-day Animal Taxonomy Summit was organised by ZSI, where 400 delegates across India and abroad including the Natural History Museum will be participating.
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