Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs
This category comprises 50 random questions from the total 175 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in Important Days and Events Current Affairs category published in gktoday from 1 January, 2019 till July 4, 2020.
11. When is ‘World Sparrow Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] March 18
[B] March 19
[C] March 20
[D] March 21
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Correct Answer: C [March 20]
Notes:
Every year March 20 is observed as World Sparrow Day to raise awareness about sparrows around the world. It highlights the huge decrease in population of the bird as the house sparrow is on the verge of extinction.
The initiative was started by the India-based Nature Forever Society (NFS), founded by the conservationist Mohammed Dilawar. The first World Sparrow Day was celebrated in 2010 across the globe.
12. Which decade is announced as the International Decade for People of African Descent?
[A] 2012-2021
[B] 2015-2024
[C] 2017-2026
[D] 2020-2029
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Correct Answer: B [2015-2024]
Notes:
In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly announced the decade commencing 1 January 2015 and ending on 31 December 2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent. The theme of the international decade is “People of African descent: recognition, justice and development”
Every year, March 21st is celebrated as ‘International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination’ across the world.
13. What is the theme of the ‘World Water Day’ observed annually across the world?
[A] Sustainable Water
[B] Water and Climate Change
[C] Clean Water for All
[D] Water and Women
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Correct Answer: B [Water and Climate Change]
Notes:
World Water Day is observed every year on March 22, across the world since the year 1993. The theme of the World Water Day this year is ‘Water and Climate Change’.
In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution by which 22 March of each year was declared World Water Day from 1993. The Day focuses on the importance of freshwater and creates awareness of the people who still live without access to safe water.
14. The International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is celebrated on which date, every year?
[A] March 31
[B] April 2
[C] April 4
[D] April 6
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Correct Answer: C [April 4]
Notes:
The fourth day of April has been observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action after the declaration by the UN General Assembly in 2005.
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) has been serving for more than 20 years, to save lives, to deliver humanitarian assistance and facilitate recovery activities. In 2015, the UN Secretary-General designated actor Daniel Craig as the first UN Global Advocate for the Elimination of Mines and Explosive Hazards.
15. What is the tagline for World Health Day 2020?
[A] Support Doctors and Health professionals
[B] Support nurses and midwives
[C] Support Health Care
[D] Contribute to Health Care
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Correct Answer: B [Support nurses and midwives]
Notes:
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been celebrating the World Health Day on 7th April every year. This year, the tagline for World Health Day 2020 is ‘Support nurses and midwives’.
This year had also been designated as the ‘International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife’. WHO highlighted the crucial role of Nurses and other health workers, who are working in the COVID-19 response activities of the world
16. ‘Operation Meghdoot’ is commemorated as which day on April 13 every year, by the Indian Army?
[A] Kargil Day
[B] Siachen Day
[C] Meghdoot Day
[D] Warrior Day
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Correct Answer: B [Siachen Day]
Notes:
The Indian Army has launched ‘Operation Meghdoot’ on April 13, 1984 in order to secure the passes on the Saltoro ridgeline, including the Bilafond La pass from Pakistan.
The courage and valour exhibited by the Army troops is commemorated every year on April 13 as ‘Siachen Day’ by the Indian Army across the country. The Siachen Glacier is located in the eastern Karakoram range in the range of Himalayas.
17. For the first time in the year 2020, April 14 has been observed as which year by the World Health Organisation?
[A] World Chagas Day
[B] World Avian Malaria Day
[C] World Sleeping Sickness Day
[D] World Amebiasis Day
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Correct Answer: A [World Chagas Day]
Notes:
For the first time in the year 2020, April 14 has been celebrated as World Chagas Day by the World Health Organisation.
In May 2019, the decision-making body of the World Health Organisation, the World Health Assembly announced that April 14 would be observed as World Chagas Day, to create awareness about the infectious disease, caused by parasites. On the same day in 1909, the first patient of this disease was diagnosed.
18. World Art Day is celebrated on April 15 every year, by which global organisation?
[A] World Art Foundation
[B] UNICEF
[C] UNESCO
[D] FAO
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Correct Answer: C [UNESCO]
Notes:
During the 40th session of General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2019, it was proclaimed to celebrate April 15 as World Art Day every year.
The day is celebrated to create awareness about the diversity of artistic freedom and highlight the contribution of artists to sustainable development of the world. April 15 is also the birth anniversary of the legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci.
19. What is the theme of the World Haemophilia Day 2020, celebrated on April 17?
[A] Leaving No one behind
[B] Get+involved
[C] Work+Together
[D] Know about Haemophilia
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Correct Answer: B [Get+involved]
Notes:
World Haemophilia Day is observed every year on 17 April across the world, to increase awareness of haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and inherited bleeding disorders.
This year is the 30th anniversary of the Haemophilia day. The theme of this year’s observance is “Get+involved”. The international organisation, World Federation of Haemophilia was established by a businessman Frank Schnabel in 1963.
20. What is the theme of the ‘World Heritage Day 2020’, celebrated on April 18?
[A] Universal Heritage, Unique Heritage
[B] Shared Cultures, Shared Heritage, Shared Responsibility
[C] Rural Landscapes
[D] Heritage sites and Tradition
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Correct Answer: B [Shared Cultures, Shared Heritage, Shared Responsibility]
Notes:
April 18 is observed as World Heritage Day every year, to promote cultural heritage across the world. The celebrations are led by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).
The proposal of the ICOMOS to celebrate April 18 as Heritage Day had been accepted by the UNESCO in 1983. The theme of this year’s observance is ‘Shared Cultures, Shared Heritage, Shared Responsibility’.
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