1.What is the theme of the ‘Safer Internet Day 2021’?
[A] Digital Globe
[B] Together for a better internet
[C] Cybercrime Control
[D] Secure Financial Transactions
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Explanation: Safer Internet Day is observed every year on the second day of the second week of February, by over 15 countries across the world. It aims to provide safer and responsible internet, where every user has the right to use without getting their data leaked. In this year of 18th edition, the theme is “Together for a better internet”. ©navclasses
2.When is the ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’ observed?
[A] February 5
[B] February 8
[C] February 11
[D] February 13
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Explanation: ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’ is observed every year on February 11, across the world. This year, the day will mark the sixth International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly. United Nations leads the observance of the day. This year, the theme is ‘Women Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19’. ©navclasses
3.The death anniversary of which leader is observed as Samarpan Diwas?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay
[C] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[D] Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Explanation: The death anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay – 11th February, was recently observed as Samarpan Diwas. He was the co-founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and the was forerunner of BJP. During the pre-independence time, he started a monthly publication named Rashtra Dharma. He was assassinated on 11th February 1968. ©navclasses
4.When is the ‘World Day of Social Justice’ observed?
[A] February 1
[B] February 10
[C] February 20
[D] February 25
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Explanation: Every year, the World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20. The prime objective of this observance is to raise voice against social injustice. It also aims to bring various international organisations and communities on a single platform to end poverty, gender discrimination, physical discrimination, illiteracy, religious discrimination etc. This year, the theme is “A call for social justice in the Digital Economy.” ©navclasses
5.The International Waste Pickers’ Day is observed on which date?
[A] March 1
[B] March 2
[C] March 3
[D] March 4
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Explanation: International Waste Pickers’ Day is observed on March 1 to mark the Colombian massacre that led to the brutal death of 11 workers. This day seeks to give voice and recognition to waste pickers/recyclers across the world. During this occasion, a new report released by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) highlighted the role of informal recyclers in enabling transition towards zero waste systems and the overall economic recovery. ©navclasses
6.What is the theme of World Wildlife Day 2021?
[A] Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
[B] For people, For planet, For ecosystem
[C] Forests – Pillars for people and planet
[D] None of the above
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Explanation: World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 across the world to celebrate wildlife and create awareness about the adverse impact of human activities and climate change on the wildlife. This year, it is being celebrated under the theme- Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet. ©navclasses
7.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
8.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
9.What is the theme of the ‘World TB Day 2021’?
[A] End TB
[B] All out Efforts to Eliminate TB
[C] Intensive Care for TB
[D] Clock is Ticking
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Explanation: Every year on 24th March, World Tuberculosis Day is observed. The theme for World TB day 2021 is “’Clock is Ticking”, which conveys the message that word needs to act urgently to end TB. Countries across the world including India have aimed to end TB completely by 2025. ©navclasses
10.When is the International Fire-Fighters Day observed every year?
[A] May 1
[B] May 4
[C] May 10
[D] May 15
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Explanation: Every year, the International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on 4th May, to commemorate and remember the firefighters who have died while serving various communities. It also aims to show solidarity and support to all the present firefighters across the globe, who continue to render selfless sacrifice and service. This day is depicted by a bi colored ribbon with red representing fire and blue representing water. ©navclasses