Static GK for NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 1

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1. What is the theme of the International Day of Families 2021?

[A] Families during Covid
[B] Families and New Technologies
[C] Family during Quarantine
[D] Social Distancing for Families

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Answer 2
Explanation: In 1993, the UN General Assembly declared that 15 May of every year should be observed as The International Day of Families. The theme of this year’s observance is ‘Families and New Technologies’. It focuses on the impacts of new technologies on the well-being of families. ©navclasses

2. As per the World Health Assembly, when is the ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day’ to be observed?

[A] January 30
[B] February 28
[C] March 31
[D] April 30

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Answer 1
Explanation: The ongoing 74th World Health Assembly declared January 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day’. The proposal to recognise the day was initiated by the United Arab Emirates and it was adopted unanimously by the member countries. NTDs are a group of infections caused by a variety of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa and parasitic worms. ©navclasses

3. When is the “World No Tobacco Day” observed by WHO every year?

[A] May 31
[B] June 1
[C] June 10
[D] June 20

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Answer 1
Explanation: Every year, 31st May is observed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the “World No Tobacco Day”. The theme for this year is “Commit to quit”. This day was created by the WHO members in the year 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the deaths associated with using tobacco. A resolution was passed in 1988 to observe 31st May as the No Tobacco Day. ©navclasses

4. The International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) is organised by the International Union of Railways (UIC), based at which city?

[A] Geneva
[B] Paris
[C] New York
[D] Rome

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Answer 2
Explanation: The International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) is a worldwide initiative to improve awareness of level crossing safety. The campaign has been spearheaded by the Paris- based International Union of Railways (UIC), an international rail transport industry body. The ILCAD campaign was established in 2009, by the European Commission and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). ©navclasses

5. When is the “International Day in Support of Victims of Torture” observed every year by UN?

[A] 26 June
[B] 29 June
[C] 30 June
[D] 31 July

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Answer 1
Explanation: Every year, the United Nations observes 26th June as “International Day in Support of Victims of Torture”. The United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in its general assembly in the year 1948. In 1975, the UN adopted a Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Being Subjected to Torture and Other Cruel treatment. ©navclasses

6. When is the ‘World youth skills day’ observed every year?

[A] July 12
[B] July 15
[C] July 20
[D] July 25

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Answer 2
Explanation: The World Youth Skills Day is observed every year by the United Nations on 15th July. The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution in this regard and this day has been celebrated since 2014. This day is dedicated to the importance of equipping young people around the world with essential skills for employment. ©navclasses

7.Which country’s National Plastic Surgery Day is celebrated as World Plastic Surgery Day?

[A] Japan
[B] India
[C] Thailand
[D] Singapore

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Answer 2
Explanation: Plastic surgery is said to have originated in India. Association of Plastic Surgeons in India (APSI) introduced the concept of National Plastic Surgery Day in 2011. Since then, on July 15, the day has been observed in India, when Plastic surgeons across the country perform free operations and conduct awareness programmes. After the APSI presented about the day’s success at the World Council of Leaders organised recently, July 15 is accepted as World Plastic Surgery Day. ©navclasses

8. When is the National Broadcasting Day observed in India?

[A] July 20
[B] July 23
[C] July 25
[D] July 27

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Answer 2
Explanation: Every year, 23rd of June is observed as the National Broadcasting Day in India. Radio broadcasting commenced in India from Bombay by the Indian Broadcasting Company on this date in the year 1927. In India, Radio broadcasting commenced in the year 1923. To commemorate this, the All India Radio organized a symposium on “Creation of New India and Broadcasting Medium” in New Delhi. ©navclasses

9. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder associated with which part of the body?

[A] Heart
[B] Brain
[C] Lungs
[D] Liver

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Answer 2
Explanation: Multiple sclerosis (MS), is a neurological disease whose effects range from cognitive impairment to significant physical disability. World Brain Day is dedicated to raise awareness related to brain health. It is celebrated on July 22. This year, the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) together with partner agencies are leading the campaign to spread awareness about the Multiple sclerosis (MS). ©navclasses

10. Operation Vijay was a Major Defence operation conducted by India against which nation?

[A] China
[B] Tibet
[C] Pakistan
[D] Bangladesh

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Answer 3
Explanation: Operation Vijay or more commonly called as the Kargil war, was a defence operation against Pakistan, conducted in the year 1999. July 26th of every year is celebrated as the Vijay Diwas, which marks India’s victory against Pakistan in the war, which lasted for more than 3 months in Jammu and Kashmir and along the Line of Control. ©navclasses

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