31. 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”.
32. What is the theme of the ‘World Tourism Day 2020’, celebrated om September 27?
[A] Covid-19 and Tourism
[B] Tourism and Rural Development
[C] Tourism and Climate Change
[D] Tourism and Employment
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Correct Answer: B [Tourism and Rural Development]
Notes:
World Tourism Day is celebrated annually across the world on September 27 from 1980, on the day when the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted.
The theme of the 2020 edition of World Tourism Day is “Tourism and Rural Development”. The official celebration is not hosted by a single Member State of the UN specialized agency this year, instead by nations from the Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, with Chile.
33. What is the name of the 4-day festival aimed to promote tourism, culture and heritage of North East India?
[A] Kaibul Lamjong
[B] Destination North East
[C] North East for India
[D] North Eastern Festival
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Correct Answer: B [Destination North East]
Notes:
The “Destination North East 2020”, a four-day festival promote and showcase the tourism, culture, heritage and business of North East was inaugurated by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The festival was inaugurated through a virtual mode. The theme for this year’s event is ‘The Emerging Delightful Destinations’.
34. 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’.
35. International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is observed on 29th September by which organization?
[A] UNESCO
[B] UNDP
[C] FAO
[D] WHO
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Correct Answer: C [FAO]
Notes:
The first ever “International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste” is observed on 29th September 2020 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
The day is observed with the message “Stop food loss and waste – for the people, for the planet”. The day aims to create awareness about food loss and calls for global action to maximize the use of food.
36. Which special day related to bureaucracy is celebrated on October 9 since 2011?
[A] IAS Day
[B] IPS Day
[C] IFS Day
[D] IRS Day
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Correct Answer: C [IFS Day]
Notes:
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) day is celebrated on 9 October every year since 2011, to commemorate the day the Indian Cabinet created the Indian Foreign Service.
Several National Leaders including the Prime Minister and the External Affairs Minister extended their greetings to all Indian Foreign Service officers in the country. The Prime Minister also mentioned their contribution in the Vande Bharat Mission.
37. 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.
38. 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.
39. Which state is celebrating its statehood day on November 9?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Telangana
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: D [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
State of Uttarakhand is celebrating November 9th as its statehood day. The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Uttarakhand on their Statehood Day.
The state of Uttarakhand has been formed in the year 2000 in accordance with the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act.
40. Which special day was celebrated on November 10 with the theme of “Science for and with Society”?
[A] World Science Day for Peace and Development
[B] World Scientists Day
[C] World Research and Development Day
[D] World Society Day
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Correct Answer: A [World Science Day for Peace and Development]
Notes:
World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated on November 10 every year, across the world.
This year, the theme of the day is “Science for and with Society”, as per the United Nations. UNESCO is organizing an online roundtable on the theme of “Science for and with Society in dealing with COVID-19.”
