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.
31. When is the International Day of Light celebrated every year by the UNESCO?
[A] May 15
[B] May 16
[C] May 17
[D] May 18
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Correct Answer: B [May 16]
Notes:
Every year, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) celebrates the International Day of Light (IDL) on 16 May, to raise awareness on the role of light-based technologies.
The day marks the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer, Theodore Maiman. The UN observed International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies in 2015. After the success, it was proposed to celebrate a specific day and the first IDL was held on May 16, 2018.
32. What is the theme of the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day celebrated on May 17, 2020?
[A] Connect 2030: ICTs for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
[B] Information and Communication embracing the world
[C] ICTs deployed during the pandemic
[D] ICTs: Vital for inclusive development
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Correct Answer: A [Connect 2030: ICTs for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)]
Notes:
The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day has been celebrated on May 17, every year across the world. This year the theme is “Connect 2030: ICTs for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”
The objective of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is to raise awareness of the usage of Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) in bridging the digital divide. May 17 also marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and the creation of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
33. Vasco Da Gama, the first European traveller to reach India via sea route in 1498, belonged to which country?
[A] France
[B] Portugal
[C] Netherland
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: B [Portugal]
Notes:
The first European traveller to reach India via sea route was the Portuguese traveller Vasco Da Gama. He arrived at the city of Calicut (presently Kozhikode) on May 20, 1498.
During his journey, he made halts at Mozambique, Mombasa and Malindi. His voyage opened the first all-water trade route between Europe and Asia. His journey marked the beginning of the global exchange of culture. He also paved way for the Portuguese to establish their colonies in Asia.
34. When is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrated
every year?
[A] May 20
[B] May 21
[C] May 24
[D] May 26
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Correct Answer: B [May 21]
Notes:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted the ‘Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity’ in 2001 and in December 2002, the UN General Assembly declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
The UNESCO is working to promote access to culture, as a part of its #ShareOurHeritage campaign. It has also launched an interactive online exhibition featuring World Heritage properties from across the globe, with the support of Google Arts & Culture.
35. Which year has marked the first official observance of the International Tea Day?
[A] 2017
[B] 2018
[C] 2019
[D] 2020
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Correct Answer: D [2020]
Notes:
The First Observance of the International Tea Day under the theme ‘Harnessing benefits for all from field to cup’ was held on 21 May 2020. The Day brings together the countries where tea cultivation is an important source of jobs and incomes.
Last year, the United Nations General Assembly has designated May 21 as International Tea Day on the basis of the proposal moved by India at the FAO Intergovernmental Group (IGG). The first International Tea Day was celebrated virtually and was attended by FAO head, QU Dongyu
36. What is the theme of the ‘International Day for Biological Diversity, 2020’?
[A] Biological Diversity for SDGs
[B] Our solutions are in nature
[C] Strategic Plan on Biodiversity
[D] Ecosystem Restoration Ahead
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Correct Answer: B [Our solutions are in nature]
Notes:
The United Nations celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity annually on May 22, across the world, to highlight the importance of biodiversity issues.
This year the theme of the day is “Our solutions are in nature”. The theme covers 3 topics during the week, which includes 18 May to cover the importance of knowledge and science; 19-21 May to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity; and May 22, the day of the observance, to issue a call to action.
37. What is the theme of the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2020?
[A] End gender inequality! End health inequities! End Fistula now!
[B] Save women from Obstetric Fistula
[C] Medical check-up amidst pandemic
[D] Health care amidst pandemic
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Correct Answer: A [End gender inequality! End health inequities! End Fistula now!]
Notes:
The United Nations observes the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on May 23, since 2013. The day is observed to raise awareness of the issue and mobilize support from across the world.
Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious injuries that can occur during childbirth. This condition makes the affected women easily prone to infections or other health conditions. The women also face social-stigma in the society. The theme of this year is ‘End gender inequality! End health inequities! End Fistula now!’.
38. Which is the smallest state of India by area, that celebrates its statehood day on May 30?
[A] Goa
[B] Sikkim
[C] Tripura
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: A [Goa]
Notes:
Goa is the smallest state of India, by are and the fourth-smallest state by population. It recently celebrated its statehood day on May 30.
In 1961, Indian Army invaded and annexed Goa, Daman and Diu into the Indian union, through Operation Vijay. After that, Goa along with Daman and Diu, was categorised as a centrally administered Union territory of India. On 30 May 1987, the union territory was split and Goa was made the 25th state of India and Daman and Diu remained as a UT.
39. When is International Everest Day celebrated across the world?
[A] May 29
[B] May 31
[C] June 1
[D] June 2
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Correct Answer: A [May 29]
Notes:
International Everest Day is celebrated on May 29, across the world every year. On the same day in the year 1953, Tenzing Norgay of Nepal and Edmund Hillary of New Zealand had successfully scaled the Mt. Everest.
The mountaineer duo were the first human beings to achieve the prestigious feat. Nepal decided to observe the day as International Everest Day since the climber Edmund Hillary passed away in the year 2008.
40. When is International Sex workers day celebrated every year?
[A] June 2
[B] June 4
[C] June 6
[D] June 7
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Correct Answer: A [June 2]
Notes:
International Sex workers day is celebrated on June 2, every year across the world, to highlight the plight of sex workers.
On the same day in the year 1975, hundreds of sex workers gathered in the Church Saint-Nizier in France, to sensitise people about their exploitative living conditions and to demand an end to police harassment. The Odisha Human Rights Commission has directed the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation commissioner to provide ration and other assistance to sex workers in Bhubaneswar.
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