Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs
11. In which month, the ‘World Tsunami Awareness Day’ observed?
[A] November
[B] December
[C] January
[D] March
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Correct Answer: A [November]
Notes:
In 2015 the United Nations declared that each year 5 November would be observed as World Tsunami Awareness Day.
It is a reminder that when a tsunami strikes, everyone must be ready to get to high ground. As per the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Early warning and early action are effective tools to protect people and preventing the hazard from becoming a disaster.
12. ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ is observed on the birth anniversary of which leader?
[A] B R Ambedkar
[B] Birsa Munda
[C] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Ayyan Kaali
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Correct Answer: B [Birsa Munda]
Notes:
In 2021, the Union government had declared 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas dedicated to the memory of brave tribal freedom fighters.
November 15 is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, an iconic freedom fighter, social reformer and revered tribal leader of the country. Education Ministry will celebrate Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in schools and higher educational institutions across the country.
13. Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed to commemorate the visit of which leader to All India Radio?
[A] Netaji Subash Chandra Bose
[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] B R Ambedkar
[D] Jawaharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: B [Mahatma Gandhi]
Notes:
Public Service Broadcasting Day is being observed on November 12 every year. The day is celebrated to commemorate the only visit of Mahatma Gandhi to the studio of All India Radio, Delhi in the year 1947.
Mahatma Gandhi delivered a address to the displaced people, who had temporarily settled at Kurukshetra in Haryana after partition.
14. Which Indian state observed 10th November 2022 as ‘Millet Day’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Odisha
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes:
The Odisha government observed 10th November this year as ‘Millet Day’ in the state. The primary aim of celebrating the day is to promote millets as a highly nutritive and eco-friendly food product. The Odisha government launched the Odisha Millet Mission (OMM) in 2017 and the Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik announced Rs.100 crore government support under OMM in 2019-20.
15. When is the ‘National Press Day’ observed in India?
[A] November 12
[B] November 14
[C] November 16
[D] November 20
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Correct Answer: C [November 16]
Notes:
The Press Council of India celebrated the National Press Day on November 16 on the theme ‘The Media’s Role in Nation Building’.
The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting released the ‘Norms of Journalistic Conduct, 2022’. This was the day on which the Press Council of India started functioning as a moral watchdog to ensure the press is not affected by influence or threats.
16. When is the ‘International Day for Tolerance’ observed every year?
[A] 12 November
[B] 14 November
[C] 16 November
[D] 20 November
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Correct Answer: C [16 November]
Notes:
In 1996, the UN General Assembly declared the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November, every year.
International Decade for the Rapprochement of Cultures (2013-2022) is being led forward by UNESCO across the world. UNESCO created a prize for the promotion of tolerance and non-violence called the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize.
17. What is the theme of the ‘World Children’s Day 2022’?
[A] Inclusion, For Every Child
[B] Children’s Rights
[C] International togetherness
[D] Digital Access for all
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Correct Answer: A [Inclusion, For Every Child]
Notes:
The ‘World Children’s Day’ is celebrated on 20 November to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.
It was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day. It also marks the anniversary of the date that the UN General Assembly adopted both the Declaration and the Convention on children’s rights. This year, the theme is ‘Inclusion, For Every Child.’
18. When is the ‘International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People’ observed?
[A] June 29
[B] July 29
[C] November 29
[D] December 29
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Correct Answer: C [November 29]
Notes:
The International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People is observed on November 29, to inform the public about the issues related to Palestine.
The United Nations General Assembly declared November 29 as International Day for Solidarity with Palestinian people in the year 1977.
19. Which month has been observed as the ‘Adoption Awareness Month’ by Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)?
[A] November
[B] December
[C] January
[D] February
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Correct Answer: A [November]
Notes:
Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has observed ‘Adoption Awareness Month’ in November.
As part of the ‘Adoption Awareness Month’, CARA organised 10 State orientation programmes, 200 special social media campaigns, held meets with Prospective Adoptive Parents. CARA is a statutory body of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
20. When is the ‘Indian Navy Day’ observed in India?
[A] December 1
[B] December 3
[C] December 4
[D] December 6
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Correct Answer: C [December 4]
Notes:
Every year on 4th December, the Indian Navy commemorates the commencement of Operation Trident against Pakistan during the Indo-Pak War 1971.
Indian Navy Day is observed to commemorate and to pay tribute to all Navy personnel who sacrificed their lives while serving the country.
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