January – March — Set 2
Days & Years · जनवरी – मार्च · Questions 11–20 of 70
Which day is observed as 'World Wildlife Day' to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild animals and plants?
Correct Answer: A. March 3
• **March 3** = World Wildlife Day marks the day of signature of the CITES convention. • **1973** — The CITES convention was signed in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: March 12: Mauritius National Day; March 21: World Forestry Day; March 22: World Water Day.
On which date is 'International Women's Day' celebrated globally to honor the social and economic achievements of women?
Correct Answer: D. March 8
• **March 8** = International Women's Day is a focal point in the movement for women's rights and gender equality. • **20th-century** — Its origins lie in the early labor movements of this century. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: March 1: Zero Discrimination Day; March 24: World Tuberculosis Day; March 15: World Consumer Rights Day.
Which day is observed as 'World Water Day' to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources?
Correct Answer: C. March 22
• **March 22** = World Water Day was established by the United Nations in 1993 to highlight the global water crisis. • **1993** — World Water Day was established by the United Nations in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: March 5: No specific international day; March 11: No specific international day; March 25: International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery.
The 'Martyrs' Day' (Shaheed Diwas) is observed in India on January 30 to honor which leader?
Correct Answer: C. Mahatma Gandhi
• **Mahatma Gandhi** = Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) on January 30 marks the anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. • **1948** — Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Bhagat Singh: His martyrdom day is March 23; Lala Lajpat Rai: Died after a police lathi-charge; Subhash Chandra Bose: His birth anniversary is Parakram Diwas on January 23.
Which day is celebrated as 'National Youth Day' in India to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda?
Correct Answer: D. January 12
• **January 12** = National Youth Day was declared by the Indian government in 1984 to honor Swami Vivekananda's teachings. • **1984** — National Youth Day was declared by the Indian government in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: January 1: Global Family Day/New Year's Day; January 26: Republic Day of India; January 15: Army Day in India.
Which day is celebrated as 'Indian Army Day' to mark the taking over of command by General K.M. Cariappa?
Correct Answer: D. January 15
• **January 15** = Indian Army Day is celebrated to mark General K.M. Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief. • **1949** — General Cariappa took over command, signifying the complete Indianization of the Army. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: January 10: Not associated with Indian Army Day; January 30: Celebrated as Martyrs' Day; January 20: Not a significant day for the Indian Army.
On which day is 'World Consumer Rights Day' observed to promote the basic rights of all consumers?
Correct Answer: D. March 15
• **March 15** = World Consumer Rights Day is observed to promote the basic rights and protection of consumers globally. • **1962** — President John F. Kennedy sent a message to the US Congress inspiring this day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: March 5: Not observed as World Consumer Rights Day; March 24: Observed as World Tuberculosis Day; March 20: Observed as International Day of Happiness.
Which day is celebrated as 'International Day of Happiness' globally after being established by the UN?
Correct Answer: A. March 20
• **March 20** = International Day of Happiness is celebrated globally after being established by the UN, recognizing happiness as a universal goal. • **2013** — The United Nations first celebrated this day to promote a balanced economic growth and well-being. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: March 27: Observed as World Theatre Day; March 21: Observed as International Day of Forests; March 12: Not observed as International Day of Happiness.
Which international day is observed on March 21 to raise awareness about the importance of all types of forests?
Correct Answer: C. International Day of Forests
• **International Day of Forests** = This international day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of all types of forests. • **March 21** — This day encourages countries to undertake local and national efforts to organize activities involving trees. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: World Water Day: Observed on March 22; World Meteorological Day: Observed on March 23; World Sparrow Day: Observed on March 20.
On which day is 'World Tuberculosis (TB) Day' observed to raise public awareness about the global epidemic?
Correct Answer: C. March 24
• **March 24** = World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed to raise public awareness about the global epidemic and efforts to end it. • **1882** — Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of the bacterium that causes TB, a major scientific breakthrough. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: March 4: Observed as National Safety Day in India; March 14: Celebrated as Pi Day; March 30: Not observed as World Tuberculosis Day.