1.When is the ‘International Day of the Girl Child’ observed across the world?
[A] October 10
[B] October 11
[C] October 14
[D] October 15
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Explanation: The International Day of the Girl Child is observed annually on October 11, to highlight the gender equality impacts. In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognise the challenges faced by girls. This year, the UN urges the world to bridge the gender digital divide existing in diverse skills and jobs. It has highlighted on the gender digital divide in connectivity, devices, and use, skills and jobs. ©navclasses
2.Which country celebrates ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’, in the month of October?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Greece
[D] Israel
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Explanation: The USA celebrates ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’ as a holiday that celebrates and honours Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It started in 1977 as a day of respect at a discrimination conference. It has now become a national holiday honored by President Joe Biden. This day falls on the same day Columbus Day, first recognized as a national holiday in 1934 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. ©navclasses
3.What is the theme of World Polio Day 2021?
[A] Leaving No one behind
[B] Delivering on a Promise
[C] Inclusive and Inspirational
[D] No Polio World
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Explanation: World Polio Day is observed on October 24 every year to raise awareness for polio vaccination and to eradicate polio. The theme of World Polio Day 2021 is “Delivering on a Promise”. The World Polio Day was established by Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis. Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) had reduced polio worldwide by 99%, as of 2013. ©navclasses
4.When is the ‘United Nations (UN) Day’ observed every year?
[A] October 21
[B] October 24
[C] October 25
[D] October 27
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Explanation: The United Nations (UN) Day has been observed on October 24 every year, to commemorate the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter, in 1945. UN officially came into existence on 24 October 1945. The year 2021 marks the 76th anniversary of the United Nations and its founding Charter. It is the founding document of the UN, which has been working towards global peace and equality. ©navclasses
5.The UN Disarmament Week is observed annually during which month?
[A] November
[B] October
[C] September
[D] August
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Explanation: The UN Disarmament Week is observed annually during the month of October. This year disarmament week started on October 24 and the week-long observance will continue till October 30. It aims to promote the awareness and understanding the issues of disarmament in several countries. The observance aims to reduce the use of weapons, specifically nuclear weapons, to bring peace in the society. The United Nations Disarmament Commission (UNDC) was set up in 1952 under the UN Security Council to eliminate all weapons of mass destruction. ©navclasses
6.The United Nations General Assembly has designated the year 2021 as?
[A] International Year Against Terrorism
[B] International Year of Health Care
[C] International Year to fight COVID
[D] International Year of Fruits and Vegetables
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Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly has declared the year 2021 as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as the lead agency to celebrate this year, along with other relevant organizations. This year seeks to spread awareness on the role played by fruits and vegetables in human nutrition, and in food security. ©navclasses
7.When is the “International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists” observed every year by the UN?
[A] November 1
[B] November 2
[C] November 10
[D] November 12
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Explanation: Every year, the United Nations observes 2 November as the “International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists”, to highlight the instrumental role played by Journalists in investigating and prosecuting. As per an UN report, over 1,200 journalists have been killed between 2006 and 2020, for reporting the news and bringing information to the public. ©navclasses
8.When is the ‘International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict’ observed every year?
[A] November 4
[B] November 6
[C] November 8
[D] November 10
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Explanation: In the year 2001, the UN General Assembly declared 6 November of each year as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. The United Nations Environment Assembly also adopted a resolution in 2016 which proclaimed that a healthy environment plays a significant role in reducing the probability of an armed conflict. The aims is to minimize the consequences of conflict and wars on the environment. ©navclasses
9.November 15 has been declared as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’, to commemorate the birth anniversary of which leader?
[A] Mahatma Phule
[B] E V R Periyar
[C] Birsa Munda
[D] Mangal Pandey
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Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the declaration of 15 November, the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’. Week-long celebrations are planned from 15 to 22 November to commemorate the history of tribal people, culture and achievements. Birsa Munda, born in 1875, was an Indian freedom fighter and tribal folk hero from the Munda Tribe of the Chhota Nagpur Plateau area. He fought for the rights of the tribal people and also founded a new religion called Birsait. ©navclasses
10.What is the rank of India in Organ Donation, as per Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation (GODT)?
[A] First
[B] Third
[C] Fifth
[D] Seventh
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Explanation: ‘Indian Organ Donation Day’ celebration has been organized by National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) in New Delhi on November 27. The total number of organ transplants done per year in the country increased from 4990 in 2013 to 12746 in 2019. India now ranks third in the world only after USA and China as per the data available on the Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation (GODT) website. ©navclasses