Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs
41. Which city was venue of ASEAN-India Millet Festival 2023?
[A] Singapore
[B] New Delhi
[C] Jakarta
[D] Kuala Lumpur
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi ]
Notes:
ASEAN-India Millet Festival was hosted by the Indian Mission in ASEAN in collaboration with India’s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. Organized in line with the International Year of Millets 2023, the festival opening on December 14th in New Delhi aimed to increase awareness and boost the market for millets and millet-based products. It saw participation from India and ASEAN nations like Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia etc. The festival underscores India’s push for greater production and consumption of nutritious and climate-resilient crops like millets.
42. International Day of Neutrality is observed annually on which date?
[A] December 10
[B] December 12
[C] November 21
[D] January 24
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Correct Answer: B [December 12]
Notes:
The International Day of Neutrality, observed annually on December 12, is a day designated by the United Nations to promote neutrality among nations worldwide. The concept of neutrality in international relations refers to the abstention of a state from all participation in a war between other states, the maintenance of an attitude of impartiality toward the belligerents, and the recognition by the belligerents of this abstention and impartiality.
The day was officially proclaimed in 2017 by a United Nations General Assembly resolution.
43. The 52nd Vijay Diwas, which was recently celebrated on 16 December 2023, commemorates the victory of the Indian Armed Forces in which war?
[A] India China War of 1962
[B] India Pakistan War of 1965
[C] India Pakistan War of 1971
[D] Kargil War, 1999
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Correct Answer: C [India Pakistan War of 1971]
Notes:
The 52nd Vijay Diwas, observed on December 16, 2023, marks the triumph of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. Initiated with India’s pre-emptive strike on December 3, 1971, the war concluded on December 16, resulting in the surrender of the Pakistan Army in East Pakistan and the subsequent establishment of the independent nation of Bangladesh.
44. International Migrants Day and Minority Rights Day are celebrated on which date every year?
[A] December 17
[B] December 19
[C] December 18
[D] December 15
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Correct Answer: C [December 18]
Notes:
International Migrants Day is celebrated annually on December 18th. The day recognizes the contributions and challenges faced by migrants worldwide. The theme for International Migrants Day 2023 is “Promoting Safe Migration”. The United Nations chooses a theme each year to recognize the contributions of migrants and break down prejudices. The theme for 2022 was also “Promoting Safe Migration”.
Designated as National Minorities Rights Day, December 18 carries significant importance in India. It serves as a poignant reminder of the dedication to safeguarding the rights of religious, ethnic, racial, and linguistic minorities within the nation.
45. United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of:
[A] Pulses
[B] Marine Fauna
[C] Camelids
[D] AI
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Correct Answer: C [Camelids ]
Notes:
The United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids to emphasize the significant importance of camelids, such as alpacas, Bactrian camels, dromedaries, guanacos, llamas, and vicuñas, in the lives of people worldwide. The International Year of Camelids 2024 aims to raise awareness of their untapped potential and encourage increased investment in the camelid sector, promoting research, capacity development, and innovative practices and technologies.
46. December 24 is celebrated as:
[A] National Farmers Day
[B] National Mathematics Day
[C] National Consumer Rights Day
[D] Good Governance Day
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Correct Answer: C [National Consumer Rights Day]
Notes:
Every year, National Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on December 24. In 1986, the Consumer Protection Act was passed and received the assent of the President on December 24.
The Department of Consumer Affairs celebrated the National Consumer Day 2023 with focus on leveraging technology for consumer protection and grievance redressal. World Consumers Rights Day is celebrated every year on March 15.
47. Veer Bal Diwas is observed on 26th December every year to commemorate the martyrdom of the four sons of which Sikh Guru?
[A] Guru Teg Bahadur
[B] Guru Ram Das
[C] Guru Gobind Singh
[D] Guru Arjan
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Correct Answer: C [Guru Gobind Singh]
Notes:
Veer Bal Diwas is observed on 26th December every year to commemorate the martyrdom of the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh the tenth and last Sikh guru. The four sons were named Zorawar Singh, Fateh Singh, Jai Singh and Kulwant Singh who fought against the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and his army.
48. Every year, on which date, “International Day of Epidemic Preparedness” is observed?
[A] December 28
[B] December 27
[C] December 26
[D] December 29
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Correct Answer: B [December 27]
Notes:
International Epidemic Preparedness Day is observed every year on 27 December. The first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was observed in 2020, based on the call made by the United Nations General Assembly. The theme of this day for the year 2023 has been ‘Legacy of Resilience: Learning from the Past, Preparing for the Future’.
49. What is the astronomical term for the point when the Earth is closest to the Sun?
[A] Solstice
[B] Equinox
[C] Perihelion
[D] Aphelion
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Correct Answer: C [Perihelion]
Notes:
Perihelion refers to the point in Earth’s elliptical orbit when it is closest to the Sun. In 2024, this event known as Perihelion Day will occur on January 3 when Earth comes within 91.4 million miles of the Sun. It occurs around two weeks after the December solstice each year. The opposite point when Earth is farthest from the Sun is called Aphelion which will occur on July 6, 2024.
50. On which date, the ‘Indian Army Day’ is observed in India?
[A] 16 January
[B] 14 January
[C] 12 January
[D] 15 January
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Correct Answer: D [15 January]
Notes:
The President and Prime Minister recently extended warm wishes to Indian Army personnel on Army Day, celebrated annually on January 15. Established on January 15, 1949, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief, marking a historic transition from British leadership. The 76th Army Day in 2024, themed “In Service of the Nation,” will be commanded by the Army’s Central Command in Lucknow, aligning with the Indian Army’s motto, “Service Before Self.”
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