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- Question
When is the World Parkinson's Day observed?
Options- A. April 12
- B. April 11
- C. April 10
- D. April 9
- Correct Answer
- April 11
ExplanationWorld Parkinsons Day is observed on 11th April. On April 11 2019, Apollo Hospitals launched an advanced centre for movement disorders in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It will offer medical and surgical treatment for patients affected by various movement disorders including Parkinson's Disease.The centre would offer Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries and other services to treat a wide spectrum of diseases such as Parkinson's Disease, cerebral palsy, dystonia, essential tremor, and intractable spasticity dyskinesia. Tremors, mainly on one side of the body, is the first manifestation of Parkinson's disease. The initial management requires multidisciplinary care including physiotherapy, neurological support, psychiatric counselling, and nutrition. Surgery could be considered when the symptoms cannot be adequately controlled by medical management. The centre would offer DBS in which electrodes are implanted in the brain. - 1. 14th to 20th April was observed as;
Options- A. National Fire Service Week
- B. World Immunization Week
- C. National Non-Smoking Week
- D. World Orphan Week Discuss
- 2. World Earth Day observed on April 22. The theme of 2019 World Earth Day is;
Options- A. Environmental and Climate Literacy
- B. Protect Our Species
- C. End Plastic Pollution
- D. Trees for the Earth! Discuss
- 3. When did International Nurses Day observed?
Options- A. May 13
- B. May 10
- C. May 11
- D. May 12 Discuss
- 4. On which date, the Global Recycling Day was observed?
Options- A. 18th March
- B. 19th March
- C. 20th March
- D. 21st March Discuss
- 5. World Veterinary Day 2019 is observed on 28th Apri. It's theme is;
Options- A. Value of Vaccination
- B. The role of the veterinary profession in sustainable development to improve livelihoods.
- C. Antimicrobial Resistance
- D. Give food security and safety Discuss
- 6. Hero - A biography of Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar was written by ___________.
Options- A. David Conn
- B. Devendra Prabhudesai
- C. David Walsh
- D. Darren Rovell Discuss
- 7. Who is author of the book "A Great Reckoning - A Chief Inspector Gamache Thriller"?
Options- A. James
- B. Bimal Phukan
- C. K K Paul
- D. Louise Penny Discuss
- 8. Which state signs MOU with Centre for implementation of PMJAY, recently?
Options- A. Punjab
- B. Odisha
- C. Madhya Pradesh
- D. Uttarkhand Discuss
- 9. Who is the author of the book "The Sleepwalker's Dream: A Novel"?
Options- A. Dhrubajyoti Borah
- B. Sheela Redddy
- C. Kalyan Karmakar
- D. Vikram Seth Discuss
- 10. Who is the author of the book "Autoplay:Not-so Stories"?
Options- A. G Sampath
- B. Anita Desai
- C. Khushwant Singh
- D. Ruskin Bond Discuss
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Correct Answer: National Fire Service Week
Explanation:
The Fire Service Week is observed nation-wide from 14th April to 20th April. Since 1968, 14th April is observed every year as the National Fire Service Day in remembrance of the lives lost in the devastating fire that erupted and the explosions that followed on 14th April 1944 at freighter SS Fort Stikine at the Victoria Dock in Bombay Port. This year the National Fire Service Week was observed with a theme "Fire Prevention is better than Fire Fighting".
Correct Answer: Protect Our Species
Explanation:
On 22nd April 2009 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 22nd April as the "International Mother Earth Day". The term 'Mother Earth' implies the interdependent relationship which exists between all the species of planet earth and to acknowledge earth's role in sustaining them all. World Earth Day 2019 theme is 'Protect Our Species'. It will mainly focus on saving species which are on the verge of extinction due to climate change, deforestation, pollution and illegal poaching. The founder of the Earth Day was Gaylord Nelson.
Correct Answer: May 12
Explanation:
The International Nurses Day was celebrated globally on May 12 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.
Correct Answer: 18th March
Explanation:
Global Recycling Day is held on 18th March every year, with an aim to change the mindset of governments, businesses, communities and individuals around the world, to see recyclables as resource - not waste.The theme for Global Recycling Day 2019 was "Recycling into the Future". It was created in 2018 to help recognize, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet.
Correct Answer: Value of Vaccination
Explanation:
The World Veterinary Day 2019 is observed on 28th April. It is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals and society. The theme for the day is the Value of Vaccination. The day is initiated by the World Veterinary Association. The World Veterinary Association (WVA) will co-host the 2019 World Veterinary Day Award with HealthforAnimals, the global animal medicines association. The value of the award has been increased to $2500. WVA and HealthforAnimals believe it is essential for the global veterinary profession to educate the public, particularly animal owners and producers, about the benefits of vaccination for animal, human, and public health.
Correct Answer: Devendra Prabhudesai
Explanation:
Hero - A biography of Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar written by sports journalist Devendra Prabhudesai. It enclose the evolution of an incredibly talented teenager from a middle-class household of Mumbai into a world champion and a legend.
Correct Answer: Louise Penny
Correct Answer: Punjab
Explanation:
Punjab government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre to implement the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) in Punjab. By implementing PMJAY in Punjab, the scheme will be extended to cover more than 43 lakh families, instead of the proposed 14.96 lakh families. Punjab cabinet approved the merger of Punjab's Bhagat Puran Singh Sehat Bima Yojana (BPSSBY), with PMJAY. Through this, the existing cover of Rs 50,000 per year per family was extended to Rs 5 lakh per year per family. The period of BPSSBY, expiring on October 31, has been extended to December 31, 2018. The MoU was signed by Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Satish Chandra, on behalf of Punjab with Ayushman Bharat CEO Dr Indu Bhushan.
Correct Answer: Dhrubajyoti Borah
Correct Answer: G Sampath
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