41. When is the ‘World Youth Skills Day’ celebrated across the word?
[A] July 14
[B] July 15
[C] July 16
[D] July 17
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Correct Answer: B [July 15]
Notes:
The ‘World Youth Skills Day’ is celebrated across the world on July 15 every year, across the world. The United Nations General Assembly declared the day in the year 2014.
It highlights the importance of training young people with skills for decent employment and entrepreneurship. As per the announcement from the United Nations, several virtual events focussing on the theme of “Skills for a Resilient Youth” will take place, to mark the day. Skill India Mission was launched on the same day, five years ago.
42. 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.
43. Space Exploration Day celebrated on July 20, is otherwise called as which day?
[A] Sun Day
[B] Moon Day
[C] Mars Day
[D] Earth Day
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Correct Answer: B [Moon Day]
Notes:
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin became the first humans to land on the surface of the Moon.
To commemorate the historic achievement, it is celebrated as the Space Exploration Day, which is also called as the Moon Day. US President John F. Kennedy had set a goal of ‘landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to Earth within a decade.’ After Armstrong’s feat, the US launched six Apollo missions to the moon from 1969 and 1972.
44. Which Indian organisation is celebrating ‘Cleanliness Week’ from August 10, to mark the Independence Day?
[A] Indian Railways
[B] Airport Authority of India
[C] Indian Space Research Organisation
[D] National Highways Authority
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Railways]
Notes:
Indian Railways is observing ‘Cleanliness Week’ from August 10, to commemorate the Independence Day.
During the week, a special Cleanliness campaign will be launched and Cleaning of tracks, offices and other areas near Railway premises will be focussed. Collection of wastes with separate pool of plastic waste will also be done. Awareness drives will also be organised to keep the places clean.
45. When is World Humanitarian Day observed across the world?
[A] August 11
[B] August 15
[C] August 19
[D] August 23
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Correct Answer: C [August 19]
Notes:
Every year, August 19 is observed as the World Humanitarian Day by the United Nations (UN), to commemorate humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work.
This year, the UN has initiated a global conversation / campaign -to thank #RealLifeHeroes to celebrate the humanitarians who have committed their lives to help others. The day marks the 2003 bomb attack killing 22 people, including the Iraqi chief humanitarian, Sergio Vieira de Mello.
46. When is International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief observed?
[A] August 22
[B] August 23
[C] August 24
[D] August 25
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Correct Answer: A [August 22]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly designated 22 August as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.
It comes a day after the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. The UN asks its members to ensure the upholding of human rights of persons belonging to religious minorities, including their right to exercise their religion or belief freely.
47. When is Women’s Equality Day observed every year?
[A] August 22
[B] August 25
[C] August 26
[D] August 27
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Correct Answer: C [August 26]
Notes:
Every Year, Women’s Equality Day is observed in the United States of America and other parts of the world on August 26.
This day is observed in memory of the American Women getting the constitution right to vote. It is proclaimed each year by the President of the United States. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Equality Day since on August 26 1920, right to vote was secured by women in America.
48. When is the UN Day for South – South Cooperation observed every year?
[A] September 10
[B] September 11
[C] September 12
[D] September 13
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Correct Answer: C [September 12]
Notes:
UN Day for South- South Cooperation is observed every year on September 12.
South-South cooperation is a manifestation of solidarity among countries of the South which aims to attain various development goals. It marks the 42nd anniversary of the 1978 adoption of the Buenos Aires Plan of Action for Promoting and Implementing Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries.
49. When is ‘World Bamboo Day’ celebrated?
[A] September 17
[B] September 18
[C] September 19
[D] September 20
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Correct Answer: B [September 18]
Notes:
World Bamboo Day is celebrated on ‘September 18’ across the world by the World Bamboo Organization (WBO).
WBO aims to protect natural resources and the environment by promoting sustainable utilization and cultivating bamboo for new industries across the world. The theme of this year’s World Bamboo Day is Bamboo Now.
50. When is the World Patient Safety Day observed?
[A] September 15
[B] September 16
[C] September 17
[D] September 18
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Correct Answer: C [September 17]
Notes:
Every Year, September 17 is celebrated as World Patient Safety Day. It was established in the 72nd World Health Assembly of WHO in 2019.
The day is observed globally to enhance the understanding of patient safety and to increase public engagement in safety of health care.
