Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs
11. The 75th anniversary of which event was observed on August 6, 2020 across the world?
[A] First Atomic Bomb attack
[B] First World War
[C] Second World War
[D] First Landing on Moon
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Correct Answer: A [First Atomic Bomb attack]
Notes:
On August 6, seventy-five years ago, the world’s first nuclear weapon used in wartime was dropped over the Japanese city of Hiroshima.
The world joined hands with Japan to observe the 75th anniversary of the first Atomic Bomb attack. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the event was broadcast online. The bomb attack killed around 1,40,000 people and caused severe injuries. The second bomb was dropped by the US three days later.
12. When is the ‘World Biofuel Day’ is celebrated every year?
[A] 8th August
[B] 9th August
[C] 10th August
[D] 11th August
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Correct Answer: C [10th August]
Notes:
Every year, 10th of August is observed as World Biofuel Day to create awareness on importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to fossil fuels. It is also aimed at highlighting the various initiatives made by the Government in the Biofuel sector.
Since 2015, the World Biofuel Day is being observed by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. A webinar on this occasion was organized by the Petroleum Ministry, with the theme “Biofuels towards Atmanirbhar Bharat”.
13. When is Women’s Equality Day observed every year?
[A] August 22
[B] August 25
[C] August 26
[D] August 27
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Correct Answer: C [August 26]
Notes:
Every Year, Women’s Equality Day is observed in the United States of America and other parts of the world on August 26.
This day is observed in memory of the American Women getting the constitution right to vote. It is proclaimed each year by the President of the United States. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Equality Day since on August 26 1920, right to vote was secured by women in America.
14. When is the ‘World Heart Day’ celebrated annually?
[A] September 27
[B] September 29
[C] September 30
[D] October 1
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Correct Answer: B [September 29]
Notes:
World Health Day was first established in 1999 by the World Heart Federation (WHF) in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO).
World Heart Day is annually observed on September 29 to raise public awareness about cardiovascular diseases and their prevention. The World Heart Federation asks people around the world to ‘Use Heart to Beat CVD’.
15. When is Police Commemoration Day observed every year in India?
[A] October 19
[B] October 20
[C] October 21
[D] October 22
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Correct Answer: C [October 21]
Notes:
Every year, Police Commemoration Day is observed on 21st of October. This day is observed in memory to the 10 policemen who were killed by Chinese troops in a surprise attack near Ladakh on October 21, 1959.
As per Police sources, as many as 264 police personnel lost their lives this year while in duty and are remembered during this occasion.
16. When is the “International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide” observed?
[A] December 5
[B] December 8
[C] December 9
[D] December 10
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Correct Answer: C [December 9]
Notes:
The 9th of December is observed every year as the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide, by the United Nations.
This year marks the 72nd anniversary and a convention in this regard was held in the year 1948. It was at this convention the first Human Rights Treaty was adopted by the United Nations.
17. The National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas), is celebrated on December 23, to honour which personality of India?
[A] Verghese Kurien
[B] M S Swaminathan
[C] Choudhary Charan Singh
[D] Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Correct Answer: C [Choudhary Charan Singh]
Notes:
The National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas), is celebrated on December 23, to mark the birth anniversary of India’s fifth prime minister, Choudhary Charan Singh.
When he was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and then the Prime Minister of the country, he was known for his significant contributions in abolishing Zamindari systems and drafting Land Reforms Bill. He also founded a non profit for farmers called Kisan Trust.
18. The birth anniversary of which freedom fighter is to be celebrated as “Parakram Diwas” every year?
[A] Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
[B] Subash Chandra Bose
[C] V D Savarkar
[D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Correct Answer: B [Subash Chandra Bose]
Notes:
The Union Culture Ministry announced that the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, January 23, would be celebrated as “Parakram Diwas” every year.
It means the ‘Day of courage’. The Ministry also said that the government is to celebrate the leader’s 125th birth anniversary year starting from January 23, 2021. A series of events from January 23 till January 23, 2022 is also planned.
19. What is the theme of World Wildlife Day 2021?
[A] Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
[B] For people, For planet, For ecosystem
[C] Forests – Pillars for people and planet
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet]
Notes:
World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 across the world to celebrate wildlife and create awareness about the adverse impact of human activities and climate change on the wildlife.
This year, it is being celebrated under the theme- Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet.
20. What is Nowruz?
[A] USA Space Mission
[B] Iranian and Persian New Year festival
[C] New Asteroid
[D] Covid Vaccine
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Correct Answer: B [Iranian and Persian New Year festival]
Notes:
Nowruz is the Iranian and Persian New Year festival. India participated in Nowruz celebrations held at the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Beijing.
SCO is an intergovernmental organisation consisting of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India and Pakistan. It is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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