31. What is the theme of ‘World Blood Donor day 2020’?
[A] Safe blood saves lives
[B] Encourage Blood donation
[C] Blood Donors are Angels
[D] Resources for Blood collection
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Correct Answer: A [Safe blood saves lives]
Notes:
The World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14, every year across the world. The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the need for safe blood and blood products.
On this day, general public and other institutions thank blood donors. The theme of ‘World Blood Donor day 2020’ is – Safe blood saves lives. In the year 2005, the World Health Assembly designated this date to thank blood donors and encourage more people to donate blood. It also calls governments to provide resources for blood collection.
32. When is ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ observed?
[A] June 24
[B] June 25
[C] June 26
[D] June 27
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Correct Answer: C [June 26]
Notes:
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed annually on June 26. This year, theme of the day is ‘Better Knowledge for Better Care’.
Also known as ‘World Drug Day’, it was designated by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in December 1987. The UN with the aid of its anti-drug abuse arm, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) spreads awareness on the impact of illicit drugs in our society.
33. When is the “International Day of the Tropics” celebrated every year?
[A] June 28
[B] June 29
[C] June 30
[D] July 1
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Correct Answer: B [June 29]
Notes:
International Day of the Tropics is celebrated every year on 29 June. The United Nations General Assembly declared the day in the year 2016.
The International Day of the Tropics was designated to raise awareness to the specific challenges faced by tropical areas. June 29 was selected because on the same day in 2014, the inaugural State of the Tropics Report was launched by leading tropical research institutions.
34. When is the “International Asteroid Day” celebrated across the world?
[A] June 30
[B] July 1
[C] July 2
[D] July 3
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Correct Answer: A [June 30]
Notes:
The International Asteroid Day is celebrated on June 30, every year across the world, to raise public awareness about the asteroid impact hazard.
The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution declaring 30 June as International Asteroid Day. The day also marks the anniversary of the impact of Tunguska explosion caused by an asteroid, on Siberia and Russian Federation in 1908.
35. What is the theme of “International Day of Cooperatives” 2020?
[A] Cooperatives for Climate Action
[B] Cooperatives and SDGs
[C] Cooperatives and their challenges
[D] Cooperatives across the globe
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Correct Answer: A [Cooperatives for Climate Action]
Notes:
International Day of Cooperatives is celebrated on the first Saturday of July every year. This year, it is observed on July 4, 2020.
The theme of the International Day of Cooperatives 2020 is Cooperatives for Climate Action. The objective of the day is to create awareness about cooperatives and highlight the contributions of the cooperative movement to the development of the world.
36. Which agricultural organisation has celebrated its foundation day on July 16?
[A] Indian Council of Agricultural Research
[B] Agrinnovate India
[C] Central Agricultural University
[D] National Cooperative Development Corporation
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Council of Agricultural Research]
Notes:
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, an autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has recently celebrated its 92nd Foundation Day on July 16.
It was established on the same day in the year 1929 and was formerly known as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research. ICAR also announced the annual awards to various institutions and persons.
37. When is ‘Aaykar Diwas (Income Tax Day)’ celebrated in India?
[A] July 23
[B] July 24
[C] July 25
[D] July 26
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Correct Answer: B [July 24]
Notes:
Aaykar Diwas or Income Tax Day is celebrated on July 24 by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and all field offices.
On the same day in the year 1860, Income tax was originally introduced in India by Sir James Wilson, to compensate for the losses incurred during the first war of independence. This is the 160th anniversary of Income Tax Day.
38. The birth anniversary of which Indian personality has been celebrated as ‘World Students’ Day’?
[A] RadhaKrishnan
[B] A P J Abdul Kalam
[C] Homi J Bhabha
[D] Vikram Sarabhai
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Correct Answer: B [A P J Abdul Kalam]
Notes:
The birth anniversary of 11th President of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, October 15 has been recognised by the United Nations to be celebrated as World Students’ Day.
Recently, the country remembered the Missile Man of India on his fifth death anniversary, on July 27. While addressing students at Indian Institute of Management Shillong, the former President died of cardiac arrest.
39. India observed the 100th death anniversary of which freedom fighter, on August 1?
[A] Lala Lajpat Rai
[B] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
[C] Subash Chandra Bose
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: B [Bal Gangadhar Tilak]
Notes:
The 100th death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak is being observed on 1st August, across the country.
Tilak was a prominent extremist leader in the Indian National Congress. Being an integral part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio, he proclaimed “Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it”. Tilak was born on July 23, 1856 in Maharashtra and passed away on August 1 in the year 1920.
40. When is Sanskrit Diwas (Sanskrit Day) 2020 celebrated?
[A] August 3
[B] August 4
[C] August 5
[D] August 6
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Correct Answer: A [August 3]
Notes:
Sanskrit Diwas also known as ‘Vishva samskrita dinam’ is celebrated on the full moon of the ‘Shravana’ month of Hindu calendar.
This year, Sanskrit Day that promotes the revival of the language is celebrated on August 3. All India Radio broadcasted the first special program in Sanskrit titled ‘Bahujan Bhasha – Sanskrit Bhasha’ to mark the occasion.
