Important Days and Years Questions

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When is the World's No Tobacco day(WNTD) celebrated?

A) 31 may 2013 B) 27 august 2013
C) 16 october 2013 D) 11 july 2013
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 31 may 2013

Explanation:

According to World Health Organisation World's Anti-Tobacco day was observed on 31 may 2013.This worked on a Objective of Ban Tobacco advertising,promotion and Sponsership

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Every year " National Maritime Day of India " is observed on

A) 1st April B) 2nd Aril
C) 4th April D) 5th April
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5th April

Explanation:

National Maritime Day of India is observed every year on 5th April. On this day in 1919, S S Loyalty, the first ship of the Scindia Steam Navigation Company, journeyed to the United Kingdom.

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Which state government has observed “Parents’ Worship Day” on February 14 ? 

A) Odisha B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Assam D) Chhattisgarh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Chhattisgarh

Explanation:

The 'Parents’ Worship Day' (or 'Matru-Pitru Diwas' ) is celebrated every year by the Chhattisgarh government on February 14 at all schools in the state to teach 'Bharatiya sanskriti' to students.

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The United Nations Public Service Day is observed on

A) June 24 B) June 23
C) June 26 D) June 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) June 23

Explanation:

The United Nations Public Service Day is observed every year on June 23 to recognize the work of public servants and to encourage young people to pursue careers in the public sector. The day is also observed to celebrate value and virtue of public service to the community and to raise awareness regarding the contribution of public service in the development of society and honouring the work of public servants.

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On which of the following dates is the Navy Day celebrated in India ?

A) October 8 B) February 1
C) January 15 D) December 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) December 4

Explanation:

On December 4, 1971, the Indian Navy successfully executed Operation Trident, which was a devastating attack on Pakistan Naval Headquarters in Karachi. The operation, which marked the first use of anti-ship missiles in the region, did irreparable damage to the Karachi port during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. To commemorate this, December 4 is celebrated as the Indian Navy Day.

Every year to celebrate the achievements and role of the naval force to the country we clebrate Navy Day. The Indian Navy is the marine branch of the Indian Armed Forces and is led by the President of India as Commander-in-Chief.

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What is the theme of 2017 World Migratory Bird Day ?

A) Their future is our future – a healthy planet for migratory birds and people B) Networking for migratory birds
C) Energy: make it bird friendly D) Destination flyways: Migratory bird and Tourism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Their future is our future – a healthy planet for migratory birds and people

Explanation:

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) was initiated in 2006 and is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.

Day for World Migratory Bird Day celebrations is 10 May.

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"World Fisheries Day" is observed on _____ ?

A) 21st Nov B) 11th Dec
C) 10th Oct D) 29th Sep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21st Nov

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3rd Sunday of June is observed as ______

A) World Freedom Day B) United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C) International Father's Day D) World Alzheimer's Day
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) International Father's Day

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