1.Which is to be the country in focus at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa?
[A] France
[B] Russia
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Sri Lanka
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Explanation: Bangladesh is to be the focus country at the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI), scheduled from January 16 to 24, this year. Four films from Bangladesh have been included in the focus section, to recognise the cinematic contribution of the country. On account of the Covid pandemic, the event is being organised in a hybrid format. ©navclasses
2.India celebrates National Voters Day on January 25, to commemorate which event?
[A] Universal Adult Franchise
[B] First Independent Elections
[C] Foundation of Election Commission of India
[D] Adaptation of Constitution
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Explanation: India celebrates National Voters Day on January 25 every year to commemorate the foundation day of the Election Commission of India. The Election Commission of India (ECI) was founded in 1950 on the same day and this occasion was first celebrated in 2011. This year’s theme is “Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed”. ECI launched e-EPIC (Electronic Electoral Photo Identity Card), as a part of celebration. ©navclasses
3.What is the theme of the ‘Safer Internet Day 2021’?
[A] Digital Globe
[B] Together for a better internet
[C] Cybercrime Control
[D] Secure Financial Transactions
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Explanation: Safer Internet Day is observed every year on the second day of the second week of February, by over 15 countries across the world. It aims to provide safer and responsible internet, where every user has the right to use without getting their data leaked. In this year of 18th edition, the theme is “Together for a better internet”. ©navclasses
4.The birthday of Hakim Ajmal Khan is celebrated as which day?
[A] World Homeopathy Day
[B] World Unani Day
[C] World Siddha Day
[D] World Allopathy Day
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Explanation: World Unani Day is observed every year on 11th February, to mark the birth anniversary of the Unani scholar and social reformer Hakim Ajmal Khan. He was the founder of scientific research in Unani System of Medicine. The Unani system of medicine originated in Greece and its foundation was laid by Hippocrates. ©navclasses
5.Which is the most trafficked mammal in the world?
[A] Blue Whale
[B] Pangolin
[C] Bat
[D] Platypus
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Explanation: Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classified all eight species of pangolin as “threatened” to “critically endangered”. The World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of February, to raise awareness on their importance. This year, it has been celebrated on February 20. Pangolins are considered as the pest controllers in the ecosystem. ©navclasses
6.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
7.What is the theme of World Wildlife Day 2021?
[A] Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
[B] For people, For planet, For ecosystem
[C] Forests – Pillars for people and planet
[D] None of the above
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Explanation: World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 across the world to celebrate wildlife and create awareness about the adverse impact of human activities and climate change on the wildlife. This year, it is being celebrated under the theme- Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet. ©navclasses
8.UNGA has declared 2023 as which special year, based on the resolution led by India?
[A] International Year of Millets
[B] International Year of Ocean
[C] International Year of Solar Energy
[D] International Year of Blue Economy
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Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets. The unanimously adopted resolution was sponsored by India and supported by over 70 nations. The co-sponsors of the declaration include Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Russia and Senegal, and all Member States of the UN. ©navclasses
9.What is the theme of the National Safety Day 2021?
[A] Road Safety First
[B] Sadak Suraksha
[C] Sabse Pehle Safety
[D] Safety First
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Explanation: March 4 is observed every year as National Safety Day in India with the aim of creating awareness among people with respect to safety measures. This year, the focus of National Safety Day is on road safety and the theme is ‘Sadak Suraksha’ (road safety). The celebrations this year have also been spread over a week and National Safety Week will be observed from March 4 to March 10. ©navclasses
10.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