1.When is the International Human Solidarity Day observed?
[A] December 18
[B] December 20
[C] December 22
[D] December 24
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Explanation: International Human Solidarity Day is celebrated every year across the world on December 20, to celebrate Unity in Diversity. The day has been observed since December 2002, when the United Nations General assembly established the World Solidarity Fund, to fund the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), The United Nations connects Solidarity and Poverty Eradication. ©navclasses
2.The first edition of National Youth Parliament Festival was held in which year?
[A] 2015
[B] 2017
[C] 2019
[D] 2020
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Explanation: The first National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF) was organised in February 2019 at District, State and National levels. The second edition of the festival was launched in the month of December 2020. After District and State-level events, the final event was held recently Central Hall of Parliament. Youth between 18 to 25 years will speak before the National jury and out of them, three will be declared winners. ©navclasses
3.When is International Holocaust Remembrance Day observed?
[A] January 10
[B] January 20
[C] January 25
[D] January 27
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Explanation: Every year, the 27th of January is observed as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It is a Memorial Day that commemorates the victims of the Holocaust, the genocide of European Jews by Nazi Germany, which took place between 1941 to 1945. This date has been so chosen, because Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated by the Red Army on this date in 1945. ©navclasses
4.Chauri Chaura is a town located in which Indian state/UT?
[A] Punjab
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] West Bengal
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Explanation: Chauri Chaura is a town located near Gorakhpur, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to inaugurate the Chauri Chaura Centenary celebrations. The historic Chauri Chaura incident took place on 5 February 1922 at the Chauri Chaura town in the United Province in British India. After a clash between the Police and a group of volunteers, the Police opened fire and the group torched the Police station. Gandhi withdrew the Non-cooperation movement after this incident. ©navclasses
5.Which disease is also called as the ‘Hansen’s’ disease?
[A] Cholera
[B] Polio
[C] Leprosy
[D] Cancer
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Explanation: Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is an infectious disease caused by a bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. It is named after the Norwegian physician Gerhard Armauer Hansen, who identified the bacterium. World Leprosy Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of January every year to increase awareness on the disease. In India, the day is being observed on January 30 this year, on the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. ©navclasses
6.The death anniversary of which national leader was observed as the Martyrs’ Day on January 30 in India?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] Bhagat Singh
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Explanation: On 30th Jan 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse in the year 1948. On this day, India observes Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas, to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi and all martyrs who sacrificed their life for the nation’s freedom. The 73rd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was observed as Martyrs’ Day recently. ©navclasses
7.Which Indian state celebrates the Bir Chilarai Divas every year?
[A] Assam
[B] Odisha
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Explanation: The state of Assam celebrates the Bir Chilarai Divas every year, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the brave General of Assam, Chilarai. Chilarai was a great general of the Koch Royal Dynasty of Assam. He played a significant role in expanding the great empire of his elder brother Maharaja Nara Narayan. The government of Assam confers Bir Chilarai Award, the highest honor for bravery to individuals. ©navclasses
8.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
9.What is Nowruz?
[A] USA Space Mission
[B] Iranian and Persian New Year festival
[C] New Asteroid
[D] Covid Vaccine
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Explanation: Nowruz is the Iranian and Persian New Year festival. India participated in Nowruz celebrations held at the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Beijing. SCO is an intergovernmental organisation consisting of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India and Pakistan. It is headquartered in Beijing, China. ©navclasses
10.When is the World Down Syndrome Day observed every year?
[A] March 1
[B] March 10
[C] March 15
[D] March 21
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Explanation: Every year on the 21st of March, the World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed by the United Nations. This day is observed to create awareness regarding Down syndrome. This day was first observed by the UN in 2012. This date has been chosen since it depicts the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. ©navclasses
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