1.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
2.“Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society” is the theme of which special day, celebrated on February 21?
[A] International Languages Day
[B] International Press Day
[C] International Mother Language Day
[D] International Day of Literature
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Explanation: International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on February 21. The theme for this year is “Fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society”. In 1999, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) had declared 21st February as International Mother Language Day. It was on the same date, Bangladesh fought for their Bangla language, which transformed into a language-based national movement. ©navclasses
3.The Third Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations started on which day?
[A] March 1, 2021
[B] February 28, 2021
[C] February 27, 2021
[D] February 26, 2021
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Explanation: The Third Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations started on March 1, 2021. The one-week-long celebrations would conclude on March 7, 2021. To mark the celebrations, the Jan Aushadhi Kendras conducted the Health Check-up Camps. The health check-up activities include Sugar level check-up, blood Pressure check-up, free doctor consultation and free medicine distribution. ©navclasses
4.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
5.Which organization celebrated the World Poetry Day on March 21?
[A] United Nations
[B] UNESCO
[C] UNICEF
[D] World Bank
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Explanation: The World Poetry Day is celebrated every year on March 21 by UNESCO. It was first adopted by UNESCO in the 30th General Conference in Paris in the year 1999. This day honors poets across the globe and promotes reading, writing, and teaching of poetry. It supports linguistic diversity through poetic expressions. ©navclasses
6.When is the World Meteorological Day observed every year?
[A] March 1
[B] March 15
[C] March 20
[D] March 23
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Explanation: Every year, World Meteorological Day is observed on March 23rd. It commemorates the formation of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which is an intergovernmental body, on March 23, 1950. This day also highlights the role played by humans and organizations in protecting Earth’s atmosphere. ©navclasses
7.What is the theme of the ‘World Development Report’ 2021?
[A] Data for better lives
[B] Development after Covid
[C] Self-Reliant countries
[D] Replacement of Jobs
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Explanation: World Development Report 2021 has been released with the theme of ‘Data for Better Lives’— Leveraging greater value from data to help the poor. This is the first World Development Report which focused solely on the role of data for development. As the Covid pandemic made the global data inequalities even greater, the report speaks on how do we tap the full value of data, to ensure equitable access for poor people. ©navclasses
8.When is the “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace” observed?
[A] April 4
[B] April 6
[C] April 8
[D] April 10
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Explanation: “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace” is observed across the world on April 6, after the United Nations General Assembly resolution in 2013. It is marked to celebrate the positive contribution of sports towards sustainable development and advancement of human rights. This year’s theme is around recovery from the pandemic and the importance of equity in that recovery. ©navclasses
9.April 7 is observed as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in which country?
[A] Sri Lanka
[B] Rwanda
[C] Iran
[D] Afghanistan
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Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution designating 7 April as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda, in 2003. Rwanda observes mourning the genocide on two days a year. The national mourning period begins with Kwibuka, the national commemoration, on 7 April and concludes with Liberation Day on 4 July. ©navclasses
10.‘Global Strategy on Occupational Safety and Health’ is associated with which organisation?
[A] WTO
[B] ILO
[C] IMF
[D] WCO
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Explanation: The World Day for Safety and Health at Work was first practised in the year 2003 by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), as a part of its ‘Global Strategy on Occupational Safety and Health’. Every year, April 28 is observed as the ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’, to focus on the importance and prevention of accidents and diseases at workplaces. This year, ILO aims to raise awareness on the importance of creating and investing in resilient OSH systems and curbing Covid-19 in work places. ©navclasses
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