Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs
1. When is the ‘English Language Day’ observed?
[A] April 21
[B] April 23
[C] April 25
[D] April 27
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Correct Answer: B [April 23]
Notes:
English Language Day at the UN is celebrated on 23 April, the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare.
At the United Nations, English is one of the two working languages, along with French. In 2010, the Department of Global Communications established language days for each of the Organization’s six official languages.
2. When is the ‘World Malaria Day’ celebrated?
[A] April 21
[B] April 23
[C] April 25
[D] April 27
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Correct Answer: C [April 25]
Notes:
World Malaria Day is observed on April 25. The theme for this year is ‘Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement’.
According to the latest WHO World Malaria Report, published in December, there were an estimated 247 million new cases of malaria in 2021.
3. ‘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.
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 ‘International Museum Day’ celebrated?
[A] May 12
[B] May 15
[C] May 18
[D] May 21
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Correct Answer: C [May 18]
Notes:
International Museum Day (IMD) is celebrated on May 18 every year. This year, the IMD theme is ‘Museums, Sustainability, and Well Being’.
International Museum Expo 2023 will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi. This three-day event will showcase new technology and initiatives for museums.
6. When is the ‘World Telecom Day’ observed every year?
[A] May 12
[B] May 15
[C] May 17
[D] May 20
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Correct Answer: C [May 17]
Notes:
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is an international day is celebrated annually on 17 May.
It was proclaimed in November 2006 by the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference in Antalya, Turkey. The theme for this year is “Empowering the least developed countries through information and communication technologies.”
7. When is the ‘World Day Against Child Labour’ observed?
[A] 10 June
[B] 12 June
[C] 14 June
[D] 16 June
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Correct Answer: B [12 June]
Notes:
The World Day against Child Labour has been observed annually on 12 June since 2002. This day was established by the International Labour Organization (ILO), and all United Nations member countries have been commemorating it.
The World Day Against Child Labour 2023 will focus on the theme of “Week of Action against Child Labour.”
8. 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.
9. ‘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.
10. When is the ‘International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ observed?
[A] June 21
[B] June 26
[C] July 1
[D] July 5
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Correct Answer: B [June 26]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly in 1987, decided to observe June 26 as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
This year’s theme is ‘People first: Stop stigma and discrimination; strengthen prevention’. Every year, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) issues the World Drug Report.
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