Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs
31. What is the theme of ‘Vigilance Awareness Week 2023’?
[A] Integrity and ethics
[B] Say no to corruption, commit to the Nation
[C] Stay Vigilant; Stay Honest
[D] Information is Power
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Correct Answer: B [Say no to corruption, commit to the Nation]
Notes:
The Vigilance Awareness Week, 2023 is being observed by the Central Vigilance Commission and all institutions across the country from 30th October till 5th November. This year the theme is – Say no to corruption, commit to the Nation.
Every year Vigilance Awareness Week is observed as an outreach measure to create greater awareness about the importance of integrity and ethics in public life.
32. When is the ‘International Day of Care and Support’ observed by the United Nations?
[A] 25 October
[B] 29 October
[C] 25 December
[D] 29 December
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Correct Answer: B [29 October]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed ‘International Day of Care and Support’ to be observed on 29 October.
This international day seeks to foreground care and support as a cornerstone of sustainable development and accelerator for equality. This year is the first time, the days is observed.
33. When is the ‘International Day for Biosphere Reserves’?
[A] November 1
[B] November 3
[C] November 5
[D] November 7
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Correct Answer: B [November 3]
Notes:
In the year 2022 at the 41st Session of UNESCO’s general Conference, it was decided that November 3 would be celebrated worldwide as the International Day for Biosphere Reserves.
Biosphere Reserves are protected areas, meant for the conservation of plants and animals. Human beings also depend on these protected areas for their livelihood activities. There are 738 biosphere reserves in 134 countries and there are 18 notified biosphere reserves in India.
34. When is ‘National Cancer Awareness Day’ observed?
[A] November 3
[B] November 5
[C] November 7
[D] November 9
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Correct Answer: C [November 7]
Notes:
‘National Cancer Awareness Day’ is observed in India on November 7 every year since 2014 to create public awareness about early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, representing nearly 1 in 6 deaths globally.
35. When is the ‘National Education Day’ celebrated every year in India?
[A] November 9
[B] November 11
[C] November 13
[D] November 15
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Correct Answer: B [November 11]
Notes:
National Education Day is celebrated every year on November 11 across India to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad who was the first education minister of independent India. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1992.
Abul Kalam Azad was born on November 18, 1888. He was a freedom fighter, educationist, scholar and senior leader of the Indian National Congress.
36. World Heritage Week is observed every year during which month?
[A] January
[B] April
[C] September
[D] November
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Correct Answer: D [November]
Notes:
World Heritage Week is observed every year from November 19 to November 25. The week aims to promote the conservation of culture and heritage across the globe.
It celebrates the heritage sites recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). In India, the festival is observed by the Archaeological Survey of India.
37. Which Asian country announced to provide visa-free entry to citizens of 15 countries?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] China
[C] Singapore
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
Citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia will be allowed to enter China for up to 15 days without a visa.
Citizens from these six countries entering China for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, or transiting for no more than 15 days will not need a visa from 1 December to 30 November next year.
38. When is Constitution Day observed in India?
[A] 26 November
[B] 26 January
[C] 15 August
[D] 15 June
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Correct Answer: A [26 November]
Notes:
Constitution Day is observed across the country to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India on 26th November, 1949 as well as to honour and acknowledge the contribution of Founding Fathers of the Constitution.
The Government of India declared 26 November as Constitution Day in 2015, on the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. The aim of celebrating the day was to encourage people to follow the constitutional values in their lives.
39. National Milk Day is observed in India, in which month?
[A] June
[B] September
[C] November
[D] December
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Correct Answer: C [November]
Notes:
Every year, National Milk Day is celebrated on November 26, to create awareness of the importance of consumption of milk.
National Milk Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the architect of India’s White Revolution.
40. United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of:
[A] Pulses
[B] Marine Fauna
[C] Camelids
[D] AI
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Correct Answer: C [Camelids ]
Notes:
The United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids to emphasize the significant importance of camelids, such as alpacas, Bactrian camels, dromedaries, guanacos, llamas, and vicuñas, in the lives of people worldwide. The International Year of Camelids 2024 aims to raise awareness of their untapped potential and encourage increased investment in the camelid sector, promoting research, capacity development, and innovative practices and technologies.
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