1.Which Indian monument was lit on January 30, to observe the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day?
[A] India Gate
[B] Qutub Minar
[C] Taj Mahal
[D] Golden Temple
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Explanation: The second annual World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day is observed on January 30, 2021. India is home to the world’s largest absolute burden of 11 of the major NTDs. To celebrate the day, more than 50 landmarks representing 25 nations across the world will be lit up. India joins the celebration by lighting up the UNESCO world heritage site Qutub Minar, Delhi. ©navclasses
2.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
3.Which Indian personality started the ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal in 1896?
[A] Aurobindo Ghosh
[B] Swami Vivekananda
[C] Annie Besant
[D] Subramaniya Bharati
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Explanation: Swami Vivekananda started the ‘Prabuddha Bharata’, a monthly journal of the Ramakrishna order in 1896, to spread the message of India’s spiritual knowledge. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 125th Anniversary celebrations of ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ organized by Advaita Ashrama in Uttarakhand. It is the place of publication of the journal. Several leaders like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Sri Aurobindo have contributed to the journal. ©navclasses
4.What is the theme of the ‘World Wetlands Day 2021’?
[A] Wetlands for Us
[B] Wetlands and Water
[C] Wetlands and Covid-19
[D] Save Wetlands
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Explanation: World Wetlands Day is observed every year on 2nd February to create awareness on the importance of wetlands and its role played in the planet. This year, the theme of the World Wetlands Day is ‘Wetlands and Water’. This year’s theme highlights the importance of wetlands as a source of freshwater. It also encourages action from people and countries to restore them. ©navclasses
5.The birthday of Hakim Ajmal Khan is celebrated as which day?
[A] World Homeopathy Day
[B] World Unani Day
[C] World Siddha Day
[D] World Allopathy Day
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Explanation: World Unani Day is observed every year on 11th February, to mark the birth anniversary of the Unani scholar and social reformer Hakim Ajmal Khan. He was the founder of scientific research in Unani System of Medicine. The Unani system of medicine originated in Greece and its foundation was laid by Hippocrates. ©navclasses
6.Which is the most trafficked mammal in the world?
[A] Blue Whale
[B] Pangolin
[C] Bat
[D] Platypus
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Explanation: Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classified all eight species of pangolin as “threatened” to “critically endangered”. The World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of February, to raise awareness on their importance. This year, it has been celebrated on February 20. Pangolins are considered as the pest controllers in the ecosystem. ©navclasses
7.What is the theme of World Hearing Day 2021?
[A] Hearing care for All
[B] Save Hearing
[C] Care for hearing
[D] Hearing care
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Explanation: World Hearing Day is observed on 3 March to raise awareness about the measures that can be taken to prevent hearing loss. It is a campaign held each year by Office of Prevention of Blindness and Deafness of the World Health Organization (WHO). The theme of the campaign for 2021 is Hearing Care for All. ©navclasses
8.What is the theme of the International Women’s Day 2021?
[A] Educate Organise and Agitate
[B] Gender Equality: March against Patriarchy
[C] Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.
[D] Impact of Covid-19 on women
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Explanation: International Women’s Day is observed every year on March 8 across the world, to highlight the achievements and problems faced by women. The theme for this year is ” Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” As per the United Nations Women, women remain under-represented in leadership roles and decision making across the world. ©navclasses
9.“Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being” is the theme of which special day celebrated in March 2021?
[A] World Water Day
[B] International Day of Forests
[C] International Day of Renewable Energy
[D] International Oxygen Day
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Explanation: International Day of Forests is observed by the United Nations (UN) every year on March 21, across the world, to raise awareness of the significance of all types of forests. The UN General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests in 2012. The theme of the International Day of Forests for 2021 is “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being.” ©navclasses
10.What is the title of the UN World Water Development Report 2021?
[A] Valuing Water
[B] Water and Sanitation for All
[C] Water is Prime
[D] Water during Covid
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Explanation: Every year, the 22nd of March is celebrated by the United Nations as World Water Day. The main focus for celebrating this day is “support the achievement of sustainable development goal (SDG) 6 – water and sanitation for all by 2030”. The theme of this year is ‘Valuing Water’. A resolution in this regard has been passed by the UN General Assembly on Dec 22, 1992. ©navclasses
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