Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs
1. When is the ‘International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination’ observed?
[A] March 18
[B] March 21
[C] March 23
[D] March 24
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Correct Answer: B [March 21]
Notes:
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is being observed annually on March 21.
On that day, in 1960, police opened fire at a peaceful demonstration in South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws. Its aim is to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination across the world.
2. What is the theme of the ‘World Sparrow Day 2023’?
[A] Sparrows are our Friends
[B] I love Sparrows
[C] Sustainability and Sparrows
[D] Climate Change and Sparrows
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Correct Answer: B [I love Sparrows]
Notes:
National Zoological Park celebrated the World Sparrow Day on March 20. The theme for this year is “I love Sparrows”.
It is designated to raise awareness about sparrow conservation and protection, as their numbers are declining across the world. The first commemoration of the day occurred in 2010.
3. What is the theme of the ‘International Day of Forests 2023’?
[A] Forests and health
[B] Forests and Climate Change
[C] Forests and Global Warming
[D] Forests are Friends
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Correct Answer: A [Forests and health]
Notes:
International Day of Forests is observed every year on March 21. The theme for 2023 is “forests and health”.
It highlights the ecosystem services provided by forests like purification of water and air, carbon capture to fight climate change, and supply of life-saving medicines.
4. When is the ‘World Tuberculosis Day’ observed every year?
[A] March 18
[B] March 20
[C] March 22
[D] March 24
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Correct Answer: D [March 24]
Notes:
World Tuberculosis Day, observed on 24 March each year, is designed to build awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis and efforts to eliminate the disease.
In 2018, 10 million people fell ill with TB, and 1.5 million died from the disease. On this occasion, ‘One World TB Summit’ will be organized in Rudrakash Convention Centre in Varanasi.
5. When is the ‘International Day of Zero Wastes’ observed?
[A] March 25
[B] March 30
[C] April 5
[D] April 10
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Correct Answer: B [March 30]
Notes:
International Day of Zero Wastes is observed on March 30 every year. The theme for this year is ‘Achieving sustainable and environmentally sound practices of minimizing and managing waste’.
The International Day of Zero Waste aims to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, support the societal shift towards circularity and raise awareness about how zero-waste initiatives contribute to the advancement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
6. ‘National Maritime Week’ is observed in India in which month?
[A] March
[B] April
[C] May
[D] June
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Correct Answer: B [April]
Notes:
To mark the moment of the first Indian Steamship “S.S. LOYALTY”, Mumbai, venturing into international water on her maiden voyage from Mumbai to London (UK) in 1919, April 5 was marked as “National Maritime Day.”
The government is celebrating National Maritime Week from March 30, 2023, to April 5, 2023, paying tribute to the services of seafarers.
7. When is the ‘International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action’ observed?
[A] April 2
[B] April 4
[C] April 7
[D] April 8
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Correct Answer: B [April 4]
Notes:
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed annually on April 4. It raises awareness about landmines and promote steps towards removing them.
The theme for this year is ‘Mine Action Cannot Wait’. On this day, UN Departments, specialised agencies, funds, and programs come together to play a significant role in to work on mine action program.
8. When is the ‘International Day of Conscience’ observed?
[A] April 2
[B] April 4
[C] April 5
[D] April 8
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Correct Answer: C [April 5]
Notes:
The International Day of Conscience is observed every year on April 5. It was established by the UNGA in 2019 to highlight the importance of human conscience.
Kingdom of Bahrain had submitted a draft resolution titled ‘Promoting the Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience’, which was adopted by the UNGA.
9. When is the ‘World Homoeopathy Day’ observed every year?
[A] April 1
[B] April 5
[C] April 10
[D] April 15
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Correct Answer: C [April 10]
Notes:
The World Homeopathy Day is celebrated each year on April 10 to pay tribute to homoeopathy and its contribution to the world of medicine.
The day is observed on the birth anniversary of German physician Dr Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homoeopathy. Homeopathy is one of the popular alternative medical systems in India.
10. ‘National Panchayat Awards Week’ is celebrated in which month?
[A] March
[B] April
[C] May
[D] June
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Correct Answer: B [April]
Notes:
The National Panchayat Awards Week was observed from April 17 to 21 this year to commemorate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 2.0.
President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Panchayat Awards Week and confer the National Panchayat Awards at ‘National Conference on Incentivization of Panchayats-cum-Award Ceremony’.
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