1.Soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH), which was in news recently, is associated with which day celebrated on October 20?
[A] National Soil Day
[B] National Deworming Day
[C] National Diabetes Day
[D] National HIV/AIDS Day
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Explanation: The ‘National Deworming Day’ was launched in the year 2015 in India. As per the recent statement of the Health Ministry, 14 states have shown a reduction in worm infections present among children. Nine states showed a substantial decline in worm infections. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), the day seeks to eliminate worm infestation among children and adolescents living in areas with a high soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) burden. ©navclasses
2.Which Day related to the AYUSH Ministry is celebrated on November 18, since 2018?
[A] Ayurveda Day
[B] Homeopathy Day
[C] Naturopathy Day
[D] Unani Day
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Explanation: The Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH) Ministry celebrates the Naturopathy Day on November 18. It was first celebrated in the year 2018, with the aim of promoting drug-less system of medicine. It seeks to prevent diseases by modifying the diet and lifestyle. Ayurveda Day is marked on November 5, Unani Day on February 11, Siddha Day on January 4. World Homeopathy day is marked on April 10. ©navclasses
3.Which day is celebrated to mark the adoption of the Declaration and the Convention on children’s rights by the UN General Assembly?
[A] World Children’s Day
[B] World Child Rights Day
[C] World Children’s welfare Day
[D] World Day against Child Violence
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Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child on November 21, 1959. On the same date, UNGA adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child in the year 1989. World Children’s Day is celebrated on 20 November each year, to promote awareness among children worldwide and improving children’s welfare. The Day also marks the anniversary of the date that the UNGA adopted both the Declaration and the Convention on children’s rights. ©navclasses
4.When is the International Volunteer Day observed every year?
[A] December 1
[B] December 4
[C] December 5
[D] December 10
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Explanation: The International Volunteer Day, also called as the International Volunteer Day Economic and Social Development is observed every year on the 5th December by the United Nations. This has been mandated by the UN General Assembly since 1885. This day promotes volunteer efforts and volunteerism for achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local, national and international levels. ©navclasses
5.The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund was formed by the UNGA in which year?
[A] 1940
[B] 1946
[C] 1952
[D] 1965
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Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly created UNICEF on December 11, 1946, as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund. The programme was originally initiated to provide assistance to improve the nutrition, education, and welfare of children after World War II. It was later renamed as United Nations Children’s Fund. UNICEF Day is observed every year on December 11. ©navclasses
6.When is the ‘National Energy Conservation Day’ observed in India?
[A] December 14
[B] December 15
[C] December 16
[D] December 17
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Explanation: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under the Union Ministry of Power celebrates December 14 as the National Energy Conservation Day. The Day is being celebrated every year since 1991, to exhibit India’s steps taken towards energy conservation. BEE spreads awareness amongst the people about energy efficiency and the need to shift to sustainable energy sources. ©navclasses
7.When is the International Migrants Day observed every year?
[A] December 1
[B] December 12
[C] December 15
[D] December 18
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Explanation: Every year, 18th of December is observed as the International Day of Migrants by the United Nations. This decision was made by the United Nation General Assembly in the year 2000, taking into consideration large and increasing number of migrants around the world. The theme for this year’s Migration day is “Reimagining Human Mobility”. ©navclasses
8.When is the Army Day celebrated every year in India?
[A] 10th January
[B] 13th January
[C] 15th January
[D] 17th January
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Explanation: Every year, 15th January is observed as Army Day. It is observed every year to honor the soldiers of the nation, who have set the greatest examples of selfless service and brotherhood for defending the country at challenging times. It was on this date, the Indian Army got its first Army Chief Lieutenant General KM Cariappa in the year 1949. ©navclasses
9.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
10.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
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