Days and Years

61.First Indian Arctic Expedition was launched in the year –
a.2004
b.2005
c.2006
d.2007

Option “D” is correct.
India embarked upon the Arctic research by launching First Indian scientific expedition to Arctic in the first week of August 2007 using the international research facility at Ny-Alesund in the Spitsbergen Island of Norway.
62.Which of the following year is celebrated as International Year of the Shark?
a.2006
b.2010
c.2009
d.2012

Option “C” is correct.
63.Which of the following year is celebrated as International Year of Forests?
a.2006
b.2011
c.2015
d.2012

Option “B” is correct.
The year 2011 was declared the International Year of Forests by the United Nations to raise awareness and strengthen the sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests for the benefit of current and future generations.
64.Which of the following year is celebrated as International Year of Sanitation?
a.2006
b.2010
c.2015
d.2008

Option “D” is correct.
The year 2008 was declared the International Year of Sanitation by the United Nations in conjunction with the Water for Life Decade. The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2008 the International Year of Sanitation.
65.Which of the following days is celebrated as the International Labour Day?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day in most countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement and occurs every year on 1 May.
66.The World Environment Day is celebrated on –
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on 5 June and is the United Nations principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. First held in 1974, it has been a platform for raising awareness on environmental issue such as marine pollution, human overpopulation, global warming, sustainable consumption and wildlife crime.
67.International voluntary blood donation day is observed on –
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
68.When is International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda, recognized by the UN observed?
a.
b.
c.
d.14 November

Option “A” is correct.
On 7 April, UNESCO commemorates the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, which was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003. The date marks the beginning of the genocide perpetrated against members of the Tutsi minority by the Hutu extremist led government. Within just over 100 days, more than 1 million Tutsi were systematically murdered. Moderate Hutu and others who opposed the massacres were also killed during this period.
69.When is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, recognized by the UN observed?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed globally on 21 May every year. The day aims to celebrate the richness of the world’s cultures and highlight the significance of its diversity as an agent of inclusion and positive change for achieving peace and sustainable development.
70.When is Cultural Unity Day, recognized by India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh and Nepal observed?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
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