41. When is the World Down Syndrome Day observed every year?
[A] March 1
[B] March 10
[C] March 15
[D] March 21
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Correct Answer: D [March 21]
Notes:
Every year on the 21st of March, the World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed by the United Nations. This day is observed to create awareness regarding Down syndrome. This day was first observed by the UN in 2012.
This date has been chosen since it depicts the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
42. Which day is celebrated by the UN this year on March 21, with the theme “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”?
[A] International Day of Insects
[B] International Day of Species
[C] International Day of Forests
[D] International Day of Trees
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Correct Answer: C [International Day of Forests]
Notes:
March 21 is observed by the United Nations as the International Day of Forests. This day commemorates the importance of green forest cover around the world.
The theme for this year’s International Day of Forests is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being”. This day was first proclaimed by UN in 2012.
43. When is “International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members” observed every year?
[A] March 1
[B] March 10
[C] March 15
[D] March 25
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Correct Answer: D [March 25]
Notes:
Every year on the March 25th, “International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members” is observed by the United Nations.
It is marked every year on the anniversary of abduction of a former journalist – Alec Collett. He was working for the UN – Relief and Works Agency in Palestine when he was abducted by armed gunman in 1985.
44. When is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade observed by UN?
[A] March 1
[B] March 10
[C] March 15
[D] March 25
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Correct Answer: D [March 25]
Notes:
Every year on 25th March, the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed by the United Nations.
This day remembers those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system. It also aims to raise awareness about the dangers of racism and prejudice.
45. What is the theme of the World Health Day 2021?
[A] Building a fairer, healthier world
[B] Health is the New Normal
[C] Health impacts of Covid-19
[D] Health and Pandemic
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Correct Answer: A [Building a fairer, healthier world]
Notes:
World Health Day is celebrated across the world annually on April 7. It marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1948.
It aims to create awareness on a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The theme for this year is “Building a fairer, healthier world”.
46. What is the theme of the “World Immunization Week” 2021?
[A] Vaccines bring us closer
[B] Vaccine Works
[C] Educate and Immunise
[D] Vaccination Vacation
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Correct Answer: A [Vaccines bring us closer]
Notes:
The “World Immunization Week” is observed every year in the last week of April. It aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease.
This year, the theme of the week is ‘Vaccines bring us closer’. Google also created a Doodle to thank the health workers on the onset of the World Immunization Week 2021.
47. When is the UN’s International Delegate’s Day observed every year?
[A] February 1
[B] March 1
[C] April 1
[D] April 25
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Correct Answer: D [April 25]
Notes:
Every year, 25th of April is observed by the United Nations as the International Delegate’s Day.
This day marks the anniversary of the first day of the San Francisco Conference in the year 1945, during which delegates from fifty countries came together for the first time in San Francisco.
48. On which date, UN observes International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day?
[A] April 20
[B] April 26
[C] April 30
[D] May 1
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Correct Answer: B [April 26]
Notes:
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster took place in the year 1986. Every year the United Nations observes April 26 as the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the nuclear disaster. This day is dedicated to raise awareness of regarding the risks of nuclear energy and the consequences of Chernobyl disaster.
49. When is the International Fire-Fighters Day observed every year?
[A] May 1
[B] May 4
[C] May 10
[D] May 15
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Correct Answer: B [May 4]
Notes:
Every year, the International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on 4th May, to commemorate and remember the firefighters who have died while serving various communities.
It also aims to show solidarity and support to all the present firefighters across the globe, who continue to render selfless sacrifice and service. This day is depicted by a bi colored ribbon with red representing fire and blue representing water.
50. What is the theme of the ‘World Red Cross Day 2021’?
[A] Serve the Earth; Save the Earth
[B] Together we are unstoppable
[C] We can; We always can
[D] Red Cross tackles Covid
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Correct Answer: B [Together we are unstoppable]
Notes:
World Red Cross Day, also known as Red Crescent Day is celebrated on May 8 every year. This date marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
The day is celebrated by the Red Cross society across all the countries. The theme of World Red Cross Day 2021 is ‘Together we are unstoppable’!.
