Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs
1. Chauri Chaura is a town located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Punjab
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Chauri Chaura is a town located near Gorakhpur, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to inaugurate the Chauri Chaura Centenary celebrations.
The historic Chauri Chaura incident took place on 5 February 1922 at the Chauri Chaura town in the United Province in British India. After a clash between the Police and a group of volunteers, the Police opened fire and the group torched the Police station. Gandhi withdrew the Non-cooperation movement after this incident.
2. The death anniversary of which leader is observed as Samarpan Diwas?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay
[C] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Correct Answer: B [Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay]
Notes:
The death anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay – 11th February, was recently observed as Samarpan Diwas.
He was the co-founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and the was forerunner of BJP. During the pre-independence time, he started a monthly publication named Rashtra Dharma. He was assassinated on 11th February 1968.
3. Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrate their Statehood day on which date?
[A] February 17
[B] February 19
[C] February 20
[D] February 24
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Correct Answer: C [February 20]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram received their statehood on February 20, 1987, following the 53rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution in 1986.
On 20th January 1972, the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) was renamed as Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh and on 20th February 1987 statehood was granted to Arunachal Pradesh. Mizoram was also a Union Territory from 1972 to 1987 before achieving statehood.
4. Which is the most trafficked mammal in the world?
[A] Blue Whale
[B] Pangolin
[C] Bat
[D] Platypus
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Correct Answer: B [Pangolin]
Notes:
Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classified all eight species of pangolin as “threatened” to “critically endangered”.
The World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of February, to raise awareness on their importance. This year, it has been celebrated on February 20. Pangolins are considered as the pest controllers in the ecosystem.
5. National Science Day is being observed in India, to commemorate the discovery of which scientist?
[A] Jagdish Chandra Bose
[B] C V Raman
[C] Srinivasa Ramanujan
[D] Homi J Bhabha
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Correct Answer: B [C V Raman]
Notes:
National Science Day is being observed in India every year on 28th of February to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’.
On the same day, CV Raman announced the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. The theme for National Science Day 2021 is ‘Future of Science and Technology and Innovation: Impact on Education Skills and Work.
6. What is the theme of the International Women’s Day 2021?
[A] Educate Organise and Agitate
[B] Gender Equality: March against Patriarchy
[C] Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.
[D] Impact of Covid-19 on women
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Correct Answer: C [Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.]
Notes:
International Women’s Day is observed every year on March 8 across the world, to highlight the achievements and problems faced by women.
The theme for this year is ” Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” As per the United Nations Women, women remain under-represented in leadership roles and decision making across the world.
7. What is the theme of “International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2021”?
[A] Youth standing up against racism
[B] Racism during Covid-19
[C] Remembering George Floyd
[D] World against Racism
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Correct Answer: A [Youth standing up against racism]
Notes:
The United Nations observes March 21 as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, to raise awareness about equality and to end all forms of racism and racial discrimination.
The theme for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2021 is “Youth standing up against racism”.
8. Which day is celebrated by the UN this year on March 21, with the theme “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”?
[A] International Day of Insects
[B] International Day of Species
[C] International Day of Forests
[D] International Day of Trees
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Correct Answer: C [International Day of Forests]
Notes:
March 21 is observed by the United Nations as the International Day of Forests. This day commemorates the importance of green forest cover around the world.
The theme for this year’s International Day of Forests is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”. This day was first proclaimed by UN in 2012.
9. Which organization celebrated the World Poetry Day on March 21?
[A] United Nations
[B] UNESCO
[C] UNICEF
[D] World Bank
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Correct Answer: B [UNESCO]
Notes:
The World Poetry Day is celebrated every year on March 21 by UNESCO. It was first adopted by UNESCO in the 30th General Conference in Paris in the year 1999.
This day honors poets across the globe and promotes reading, writing, and teaching of poetry. It supports linguistic diversity through poetic expressions.
10. What is the tagline for “Catch the Rain” campaign?
[A] Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls
[B] Rainfall for every one
[C] Atmanirbhar water
[D] Sustainable water for all
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Correct Answer: A [Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls]
Notes:
The National Water Mission’s (NWM) campaign named “Catch the Rain” has been launched with the tagline “Catch the rain, where it falls, when it falls”.
This campaign urges the states and other stakeholders to create appropriate Rain Water Harvesting Structures (RWHS) that is suitable for all climatic conditions. This campaign has been launched by PM Narendra Modi.
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