Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs
41. When is the ‘World Veterinary Day 2023’ observed?
[A] April 27
[B] April 29
[C] April 30
[D] May 1
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Correct Answer: B [April 29]
Notes:
The World Veterinary Day 2023 is observed on April 29 to recognize the important role of the veterinarians.
It is observed on the final Saturday of April every year. The day commemorates the duties that the veterinarians perform for the society, and the responsibilities they are entrusted with.
42. When is the World Blood Donor Day celebrated every year?
[A] 14 June
[B] 20 June
[C] 25 June
[D] 30 June
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Correct Answer: A [14 June]
Notes:
On 14 June 2023, the World Blood Donor Day was celebrated throughout the world. It is an annual event by the WHO, which commenced in 2005. The Theme for this year is “give blood, give plasma, share life, share often”.
This Day provides a special opportunity to celebrate and thank voluntary blood donors around the world and become a major focus for action towards achieving universal access to safe blood transfusion.
43. When is the ‘World Sickle Cell Awareness Day’ observed every year?
[A] June 15
[B] June 19
[C] June 21
[D] June 25
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Correct Answer: B [June 19]
Notes:
‘World Sickle Cell Awareness Day’ is observed on June 19th each year to raise awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD).
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that causes sickle-shaped red blood cells to stick together, which blocks blood flow and oxygen from reaching all parts of the body.
44. When is the ‘International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ observed?
[A] June 21
[B] June 26
[C] July 1
[D] July 5
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Correct Answer: B [June 26]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly in 1987, decided to observe June 26 as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
This year’s theme is ‘People first: Stop stigma and discrimination; strengthen prevention’. Every year, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) issues the World Drug Report.
45. When is the ‘World Asteroid Day’ observed every year?
[A] June 15
[B] June 30
[C] July 15
[D] July 30
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Correct Answer: B [June 30]
Notes:
‘World Asteroid Day’ is an annual global event which is observed on June 30. It is the anniversary of the Tunguska event in 1908 when a meteor air burst decimated about 2,000 square km (500,000 acres) of pine forest in central Siberia, Russia.
The Tunguska asteroid event was the Earth’s largest asteroid impact in recorded history.
46. When is the World Kiswahili Language Day celebrated every year by the UN?
[A] July 1
[B] July 5
[C] July 7
[D] July 15
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Correct Answer: C [July 7]
Notes:
Every year, 7th July is celebrated by the United Nations as the World Kiswahili Language Day. A resolution in this regard was adopted in 2017 in order to inform and raise awareness of their history, culture and use.
Kiswahili is the first African language to the recognized in such a manner by the UN. The Theme of 2023 is “Unleashing Kiswahili’s potential in the digital era”.
47. When is the ‘International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition’ observed?
[A] August 21
[B] August 23
[C] August 25
[D] August 27
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Correct Answer: B [August 23]
Notes:
‘International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition’ is commemorated on 23 August each year.
It was first celebrated in a number of countries, in particular in Haiti (1998) and Gorée Island in Senegal (1999). This International Day is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples.
48. When is the National Sports Day celebrated in India?
[A] August 21
[B] August 23
[C] August 25
[D] August 29
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Correct Answer: D [August 29]
Notes:
Every year on August 29, India celebrates National Sports Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
It is also called Rashtriya Khel Divas. The day is dedicated to the country’s sports heroes and champions for their contribution and dedication towards bringing pride to the nation. It aims to raise awareness about the values of sports.
49. ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ is observed in which month in India?
[A] August
[B] September
[C] October
[D] November
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Correct Answer: B [September]
Notes:
Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating the 6th Rashtriya Poshan Maah throughout September 2023.
Several activities are organised across the country with themes like ‘Improving Nutrition through Mission LiFE & ‘Exclusive Breastfeeding & Complimentary Feeding’.
50. ‘International Literacy Day’ is observed on which day?
[A] July 8
[B] August 8
[C] September 8
[D] October 8
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Correct Answer: C [September 8]
Notes:
The Government of India has decided to organise a literacy week from 1st September to 8th September 2023 to celebrate International Literacy Day.
UNESCO will celebrate International Literacy Day (ILD) on 8 September 2023 under the theme ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies’.
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