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- Question
April 1 to 7 is observed as ___________.
Options- A. National Infertility Awareness Week
- B. Prevention of Blindness Week
- C. Random Acts of Kindness Week
- D. National Sleep Awareness Week
- Correct Answer
- Prevention of Blindness Week
ExplanationApril 1 to 7 is observed as Prevention of Blindness Week every year in India. It is observed to alert and awaken the society towards various factors which causes blindness. It is organised by National Society for the Prevention of Blindness-India (NSPB-I) along with the support of state and local branches. Initiated in 1960, Prevention of Blindness Week was launched by Jawaharlal Nehru and Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur, under Societies Registration Act of 1860. Indian Government has also launched another campaign 'Vision 2020: The Right to Sight' in collaboration with WHO to prevent blindness. Some facts on Blindness in India: Over 15 million people are blind in India out of the world's 37 million blind (2007 records). One out of every three people in India is blind. The major causes of blindness in India are malnutrition, trachoma & cataract among others. Other causes include shortage of optometrists and donated eyes. - 1. When did International Firefighters' Day observed?
Options- A. 2nd May
- B. 3rd May
- C. 4th May
- D. 5th May Discuss
- 2. On which date, Martyr's Day was observed?
Options- A. 23rd March
- B. 22nd March
- C. 21st March
- D. 20th March Discuss
- 3. When did World Theatre Day celebrated?
Options- A. 22nd March
- B. 23rd March
- C. 2th March
- D. 27th March Discuss
- 4. When is the World Sparrow Day celebrated?
Options- A. March 21
- B. March 20
- C. March 19
- D. March 18 Discuss
- 5. Himachal Pradesh celebrated 72nd Himachal Day on which date?
Options- A. 15th April
- B. 14th April
- C. 17th April
- D. 16th April Discuss
- 6. When did Coal Miners Day is observed?
Options- A. 5th May
- B. 6th May
- C. 3rd May
- D. 4th May Discuss
- 7. When did the World Book Day is celebrated?
Options- A. 21 April
- B. 22 April
- C. 23 April
- D. 24 April Discuss
- 8. International Energy Day is observed annually on ___________.
Options- A. May 3rd
- B. May 4th
- C. May 5th
- D. May 6th Discuss
- 9. Every year, the 1st Thursday of May is celebrated as;
Options- A. World Day for Water
- B. World Consumer Rights Day
- C. World Password Day
- D. World Civil Defence Day Discuss
- 10. What was the theme of the International Nurses Day 2019?
Options- A. Nurses: A Force for Change: Improving health systems.
- B. Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
- C. Nurses - A Voice to Lead -Health for All.
- D. A voice to lead: Health is a human right. Discuss
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Correct Answer: 4th May
Explanation:
International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is observed on 4th May of every year. It was instituted after a proposal was emailed out across the world on January 4, 1999, due to the deaths of five firefighters in tragic circumstances in a bushfire in Australia. May 4 used to be a traditional Firefighters' Day in many European countries because it is the day of Saint Florian, patron saint of firefighters. Fire prevention and the need for more intensive and thorough training is one of the main aspects of International Fire Fighters Day. Firefighters and their agencies around the world are constantly stressing fire prevention: in schools, to the community, at public events, at assemblies and even to their own families. The safest way to keep firefighters alive and home to their families is training. This ideal is one that International Fire Fighters Day stresses.
Correct Answer: 23rd March
Explanation:
The nation is observing Shaheed Diwas or Martyr's Day on 23rd March. Each year, March 23, homage is paid to the great revolutionary fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev who sacrificed their lives for the country. In the year 1929, on 8th of April he together with his companions threw bombs over the Central Legislative Assembly reading slogan "Inquilab Zindabad". It was on March 23, 1931, three young freedom fighters were hanged to death in the Lahore Central Jail (Now in Pakistan).
Correct Answer: 27th March
Explanation:
World Theatre Day celebrated annually on the 27th March by ITI Centres and the international theatre community. It was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI). On this day several national and international theatre events are organised. A celebrated figure of the theatre is also invited by ITI who speaks and motivates people about the theme of Theatre, a culture of peace and circulate the message in the whole world. This year that is in 2019 Carlos CELDRAN from Cuba, is an award -winning and highly esteemed theatre director, playwright, academic and professor, living and working in Havana, Cuba and present his work all over the world has been selected for the message 2019.
Correct Answer: March 20
Explanation:
Every year March 20 is observed as World Sparrow Day to raise awareness about the bird. A colourful cyclothon was organised in Berhampur to mark the progress of making Ganjam the first sparrow-friendly district of Odisha. The event aimed at spreading awareness about the rising number of vehicles causing air pollution, which, in turn, affects the avian population. A large number of cyclists donning sparrow masks along with a sparrow mascot took part in this cycle rally organised by youth environmental organisation Anchalika Vikash Parishad (AVP) and the Forest Department.
Correct Answer: 15th April
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh celebrated 72nd Himachal Day on 15th April. Himachal Day is celebrated to commemorate its creation. The genesis of the Himachal Day Before independence, most of the areas of Himachal Pradesh was part of Punjab state and during that time this region was divided into four different regions such as Chamba, Mandi, Shimla, etc. After the independence, in 1948 the state was declared as a union territory. On the 15th April Chief Commission inaugurated this territory and after that this day was celebrated as 'Himachal Day' every year. Later in the 1970 the union territory was declared as a separate state.
Correct Answer: 4th May
Explanation:
Coal Miners Day is observed on 4th May every year to highlight the toughest profession and the people working in coal mines. On this day several organisations, communities raises funds and awareness for other organisations in the coal mining area and workers. This day show appreciation for the sacrifices, honour the accomplishments and remember the tragedies that these hardworking individuals experience.
Correct Answer: 23 April
Explanation:
World Book Day is celebrated every year on 23 April. It is also known as World Book and Copyright Day, or International Day of the Book. It is organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. It was first celebrated on 23 April 1995. For the year 2019, Sharjah, UAE has been declared as the World Book Capital. It will be preceded by Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the year 2020.
Correct Answer: May 3rd
Explanation:
3rd May is observed worldwide as International Energy Day by The International Energy Agency (IEA).IEA is an autonomous inter-governmental organization based in Paris. It was founded in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 1974 after the 1973 oil crisis.The agency works as a policy adviser to its member states and also works with non-member nations like China, India, and Russia.IEA's main focus lies in the "3Es" of effective energy policy.
Correct Answer: World Password Day
Explanation:
The Registrar of National Day Calendar has designated the first Thursday of May of each year as World Password Day. World Password Day is a celebration to promote better password habits. Passwords are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities, allowing us to access online shopping, dating, banking, social media, private work and life communications.
Correct Answer: Nurses - A Voice to Lead -Health for All.
Explanation:
The International Nurses Day was celebrated globally to commemorate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale also known as 'The Lady with the Lamp', was famous as manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War. The theme for the International Nurses Day 2019 is -'Nurses - A Voice to Lead -Health for All'. In 1860, Nightingale laid the foundation of professional nursing with the establishment of "Nightingale School of Nursing" at St Thomas' Hospital in London. It was the first secular nursing school in the world and is now part of King's College London.The Florence Nightingale Medal is the highest international distinction a nurse can achieve.
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