1.When is World Braille Day observed every year, across the world?
[A] January 3
[B] January 4
[C] January 5
[D] January 6
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Explanation: World Braille Day is observed annually on 4 January, after it was established by the UN General Assembly in December 2018. The date also marks the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, who invented the system for reading and writing, used by people who are visually impaired. This year, the UN highlights the importance of the universal touch-based communication system. ©navclasses
2.When is the Armed Forces Veteran’s Day celebrated in India?
[A] January 10
[B] January 11
[C] January 14
[D] January 15
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Explanation: The Indian Armed Forces celebrated the “Veteran’s Day” on 14 January 2021. It included Wreath Laying Ceremonies and Veteran’s Meets all across the nations in various stations of the forces. Field Marshal KM Cariappa – first Commander-in-Chief of Indian Armed Forces retired on this day in 1953. To recognize the service rendered by him, this date has been chosen as Veteran’s Day. ©navclasses
3.Which disease is also called as the ‘Hansen’s’ disease?
[A] Cholera
[B] Polio
[C] Leprosy
[D] Cancer
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Explanation: Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is an infectious disease caused by a bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. It is named after the Norwegian physician Gerhard Armauer Hansen, who identified the bacterium. World Leprosy Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of January every year to increase awareness on the disease. In India, the day is being observed on January 30 this year, on the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. ©navclasses
4.What is the theme of the World Cancer Day 2021?
[A] Fight Cancer
[B] I am and I will
[C] Cancer and Covid-19
[D] I am strong
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Explanation: World Cancer Day is being observed on February 4 from 2000, when it was first established at the ‘World Cancer Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium’ in Paris. It was on the same day, the ‘Charter of Paris Against Cancer’ was signed by the General Director of UNESCO and then French President. The theme of the Cancer Day is ‘I Am and I Will’, which is being continued since 2019. ©navclasses
5.Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrate their Statehood day on which date?
[A] February 17
[B] February 19
[C] February 20
[D] February 24
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Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram received their statehood on February 20, 1987, following the 53rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution in 1986. On 20th January 1972, the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) was renamed as Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh and on 20th February 1987 statehood was granted to Arunachal Pradesh. Mizoram was also a Union Territory from 1972 to 1987 before achieving statehood. ©navclasses
6.When is the ‘World Day of Social Justice’ observed?
[A] February 1
[B] February 10
[C] February 20
[D] February 25
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Explanation: Every year, the World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20. The prime objective of this observance is to raise voice against social injustice. It also aims to bring various international organisations and communities on a single platform to end poverty, gender discrimination, physical discrimination, illiteracy, religious discrimination etc. This year, the theme is “A call for social justice in the Digital Economy.” ©navclasses
7.National Science Day is being observed in India, to commemorate the discovery of which scientist?
[A] Jagdish Chandra Bose
[B] C V Raman
[C] Srinivasa Ramanujan
[D] Homi J Bhabha
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Explanation: National Science Day is being observed in India every year on 28th of February to commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’. On the same day, CV Raman announced the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. The theme for National Science Day 2021 is ‘Future of Science and Technology and Innovation: Impact on Education Skills and Work. ©navclasses
8.What is the theme of the International Women’s Day 2021?
[A] Educate Organise and Agitate
[B] Gender Equality: March against Patriarchy
[C] Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.
[D] Impact of Covid-19 on women
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Explanation: International Women’s Day is observed every year on March 8 across the world, to highlight the achievements and problems faced by women. The theme for this year is ” Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” As per the United Nations Women, women remain under-represented in leadership roles and decision making across the world. ©navclasses
9.When is the International Day of Happiness celebrated across the world, as proclaimed by the UN?
[A] March 18
[B] March 20
[C] March 22
[D] March 24
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Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly, in the year 2012, proclaimed 20 March the International Day of Happiness. It has been celebrated across the world since 2013, to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. This year, Finland was declared the happiest country in the world, as per the World Happiness report. ©navclasses
10.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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Explanation: 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. ©navclasses