January – March — Set 4
Days & Years · जनवरी – मार्च · Questions 31–40 of 70
On which day is 'Zero Discrimination Day' observed globally by UNAIDS?
Correct Answer: A. March 1
• **March 1** = Zero Discrimination Day celebrates the right of everyone to live a full and productive life with dignity. • **2014** — This year marks when Zero Discrimination Day was first launched, using a butterfly as its official symbol. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [March 5]: This date does not observe Zero Discrimination Day; [March 15]: This date is observed as World Consumer Rights Day; [March 25]: This date is observed as the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members.
Which day is observed as 'National Productivity Day' in India to promote productivity culture?
Correct Answer: A. February 12
• **February 12** = National Productivity Day is celebrated to commemorate the formation of the National Productivity Council. • **1958** — This year marks the formation of the National Productivity Council, which the day commemorates. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [February 15]: This date does not observe National Productivity Day; [February 20]: This date is observed as World Day of Social Justice; [February 28]: This date is observed as National Science Day in India.
Which day is observed as 'World Oral Health Day' to empower people with knowledge for good oral hygiene?
Correct Answer: B. March 20
• **March 20** = World Oral Health Day is a global awareness campaign organized by the FDI World Dental Federation. • **Oral diseases** — These can affect general health and quality of life, which World Oral Health Day aims to reduce. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [March 8]: This date is observed as International Women's Day; [March 24]: This date is observed as World Tuberculosis Day; [March 27]: This date is observed as World Theatre Day.
On which day is 'International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Staff Members' observed by the UN?
Correct Answer: C. March 25
• **March 25** = This day commemorates the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett, a journalist working for the UN in 1985. • **1985** — This year marks the abduction of Alec Collett, a UN journalist, which this day commemorates. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [March 2]: This date does not observe International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Staff Members; [March 12]: This date is observed as World Glaucoma Day; [March 30]: This date does not observe International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Staff Members.
Which day is observed as 'Central Excise Day' in India to honor the contribution of the excise department?
Correct Answer: B. February 24
• **February 24** = Central Excise Day commemorates the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act. • **1944** — This year marks the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act, which is commemorated on this day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [February 14]: This date is observed as Valentine's Day; [March 10]: This date is observed as CISF Raising Day in India; [March 24]: This date is observed as World Tuberculosis Day.
On which date is 'World Theatre Day' observed internationally by the ITI?
Correct Answer: C. March 27
• **March 27** = World Theatre Day was established by the International Theatre Institute (ITI). • **1961** — This year marks the establishment of World Theatre Day by the International Theatre Institute. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [March 1]: This date is observed as World Civil Defence Day; [March 15]: This date is observed as World Consumer Rights Day; [March 29]: This date does not observe World Theatre Day.
Which day is observed as 'National Deworming Day' in India to protect children from worm infections?
Correct Answer: B. February 10
• **February 10** = National Deworming Day is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to protect children from worm infections. • **1 to 19 years** — This age range indicates the children targeted for Albendazole tablets on this day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [February 4]: This date is observed as World Cancer Day; [March 4]: This date is observed as National Safety Day in India; [March 10]: This date is observed as CISF Raising Day in India.
Which day is observed as 'World Pulse Day' to recognize the importance of pulses as a global food?
Correct Answer: B. February 10
• **February 10** = World Pulses Day was established by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to recognize the importance of pulses as a global food. • **2019** — This year marks the establishment of World Pulses Day by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [February 2]: This date is observed as World Wetlands Day; [February 20]: This date is observed as World Day of Social Justice; [February 28]: This date is observed as National Science Day in India.
On which day is 'Rare Disease Day' observed to raise awareness about rare conditions and their impact?
Correct Answer: C. Last day of February
• **Last day of February** = Rare Disease Day is observed to raise awareness about rare conditions and their impact. • **Millions** — This number represents the people worldwide affected by rare diseases with few specialized treatments. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [February 1]: This date does not observe Rare Disease Day; [February 14]: This date is observed as Valentine's Day; [March 1]: This date is observed as World Civil Defence Day.
Which day is observed as 'World Hearing Day' to promote ear and hearing care?
Correct Answer: A. March 3
• **March 3** = World Hearing Day is organized by the World Health Organization to promote ear and hearing care and prevent hearing loss. • **Noise-induced hearing damage** — The day advocates for safe listening habits to prevent this in youth. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [March 13]: This date does not observe World Hearing Day; [March 23]: This date is observed as World Meteorological Day; [March 30]: This date does not observe World Hearing Day.