Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs
11. Which special day related to biodiversity is celebrated on the second Saturday of May and October?
[A] World Bio-Diversity Day
[B] Word Migratory Bird Day
[C] World Mammals Day
[D] World Aquatic Animals Day
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Correct Answer: B [Word Migratory Bird Day]
Notes:
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is observed every year on the second Saturday of May and October, to create awareness about the need to conserve migratory birds and their habitats.
It also highlights the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance and the need for global cooperation to conserve them. This year the theme of the World Migratory Bird Day, celebrated on October 10 is “Birds Connect Our World”.
12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination, marking which event?
[A] 75th anniversary of WHO
[B] 75th anniversary of FAO
[C] 75th anniversary of FCI
[D] 75th anniversary of Indian Independence
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Correct Answer: B [75th anniversary of FAO]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination marking the 75th Anniversary of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 16th October 2020.
The coin would mark the long-standing relationship between of India and FAO. India’s proposals for the International Year of Pulses in 2016 and the International Year of Millets 2023 have been endorsed by FAO.
13. Soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH), which was in news recently, is associated with which day celebrated on October 20?
[A] National Soil Day
[B] National Deworming Day
[C] National Diabetes Day
[D] National HIV/AIDS Day
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Correct Answer: B [National Deworming Day]
Notes:
The ‘National Deworming Day’ was launched in the year 2015 in India. As per the recent statement of the Health Ministry, 14 states have shown a reduction in worm infections present among children.
Nine states showed a substantial decline in worm infections. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), the day seeks to eliminate worm infestation among children and adolescents living in areas with a high soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) burden.
14. The Vigilance Awareness Week is observed in India during the birthday of which leader?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Rajiv Gandhi
[D] Indira Gandhi
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Correct Answer: B [Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]
Notes:
The Central Vigilance Commission observes the Vigilance Awareness Week from 27th October to 2nd November, 2020.
Every year, this is observed every year during the week in which the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel falls i.e. 31st October. This year, the theme of the week is Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat (Vigilant India, Prosperous India).
15. Which special day related to Indian Army is celebrated on 27 October?
[A] Infantry Day
[B] Corps of Signals Day
[C] Armoured Corps Day
[D] Corps of Engineers Day
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Correct Answer: A [Infantry Day]
Notes:
Indian Army observes Infantry Day every year on October 27, to mark the landing of first Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir.
Top Indian Army officials including Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane gathered at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Infantry Day.
16. What is the theme of the World Day for Audio-visual Heritage?
[A] Your Window to the World
[B] Audio-Visuals for every one
[C] Leaving no one behind
[D] The third Eye of every man
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Correct Answer: A [Your Window to the World]
Notes:
The World Day for Audio-visual Heritage is celebrated on 27 October every year, across the world. This year, the theme is ‘Your Window to the World’.
The 33rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference proclaimed 27 October as World Day for Audio-visual Heritage, in commemoration of the adoption of the Recommendation for the Safeguarding and Preservation of Moving Images in 1980.
17. The week from 27th October to 2nd November, 2020 is being observed as which special week in India?
[A] Anti-Corruption Week
[B] Vigilance Awareness Week
[C] Financial Literacy Week
[D] Financial Inclusion Week
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Correct Answer: B [Vigilance Awareness Week]
Notes:
The week from 27th October to 2nd November, 2020 is being observed as Vigilance Awareness Week in India. This is being organized by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). The theme for this year’s Vigilance Awareness Week is Vigilant India, Prosperous India.
Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week every year is a part the Commission’s approach where all stakeholders collectively participate in the preventive vigilance measures and fight against corruption.
18. What is the theme of World Cities Day 2020?
[A] Valuing Our Communities and Cities
[B] Towards the New Urban Agenda.
[C] Global urbanization
[D] Sustainable urban development
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Correct Answer: A [Valuing Our Communities and Cities]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly has designated the 31st of October as World Cities Day. This year the theme is ‘Valuing Our Communities and Cities’.
The Day aims to promote international community’s interest in global urbanization and contribute to sustainable urban development around the world. UN-Habitat launched Urban October in 2014, to highlight the urban challenges around the world.
19. When is the ‘International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict’ observed?
[A] November 4
[B] November 6
[C] November 8
[D] November 10
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Correct Answer: B [November 6]
Notes:
‘International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict’ is observed every year on November 6.
The UN General Assembly declared the observance of this day, in the year 2001. As per the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), at least 40 percent of all internal conflicts are linked to the exploitation of natural resources.
20. When is World Philosophy Day observed by UNESCO every year?
[A] 3rd Thursday of November
[B] 3rd Sunday of November
[C] 1st Sunday of November
[D] 3rd Sunday of October
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Correct Answer: A [3rd Thursday of November]
Notes:
World Philosophy Day was introduced by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO in 2002.
The UNESCO General Conference proclaimed that World Philosophy Day would be celebrated on every third Thursday of November, in 2005. This year, the observance calls all countries to focus on the philosophical reflections of the current pandemic.
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