July – September — Set 5
Days & Years · जुलाई – सितंबर · Questions 41–50 of 70
World Brain Day is observed on July 22nd to mark the foundation of which federation?
Correct Answer: B. World Federation of Neurology
• **World Federation of Neurology** = World Brain Day is observed on July 22nd to mark the foundation of this federation. • **1957** — The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) was founded in this year, commemorated by World Brain Day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: World Health Federation: This is a general term and not the specific organization; Global Brain Institute: This is not the correct founding body; International Neuro-Society: This is not the correct founding body.
International Day of Cooperatives is celebrated annually on the?
Correct Answer: A. First Saturday of July
• **First Saturday of July** = The International Day of Cooperatives recognizes the role of cooperatives in economic development and social progress. • **Sustainable development goals** — The day highlights how cooperatives can contribute significantly to these global objectives. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: First Sunday of July: This is not the designated day; July 1: This is observed as National Doctor's Day in India; July 10: This is not the designated day.
Which date is observed as 'Malala Day' by the United Nations?
Correct Answer: B. July 12
• **July 12** = The United Nations observes 'Malala Day' on this date, marking Malala Yousafzai's birthday and advocating for children's education. • **2013** — In this year, Malala Yousafzai delivered a powerful speech at the UN headquarters on her 16th birthday. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: July 10: This is not the designated day; July 14: This is observed as Bastille Day in France; July 18: This is observed as Nelson Mandela International Day.
World Mosquito Day is observed on August 20th to commemorate the discovery made by?
Correct Answer: A. Ronald Ross
• **Ronald Ross** = World Mosquito Day, observed on August 20th, commemorates his discovery that female mosquitoes transmit malaria. • **1897** — Sir Ronald Ross made the landmark discovery about malaria transmission in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Alexander Fleming: He discovered penicillin; Louis Pasteur: He developed the first vaccines for rabies and anthrax; Robert Koch: He is known for identifying specific causative agents of infectious diseases like tuberculosis.
Pi Approximation Day is celebrated by math enthusiasts on which date?
Correct Answer: B. July 22
• **July 22** = Pi Approximation Day is celebrated by math enthusiasts because 22/7 is a common fraction approximation of the mathematical constant Pi. • **22/7** — This fraction is a widely used approximation for Pi, making July 22 (22/7) a special day for math enthusiasts. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: March 14: This is Pi Day, based on 3.14; August 14: This is not related to Pi; June 28: This is not related to Pi.
Which day is observed as the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem?
Correct Answer: B. July 26
• **July 26** = This day is observed as the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. • **UNESCO** — adopted this day to raise awareness about the importance of mangroves as a unique forest ecosystem. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: July 15: This date is not observed as the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem; August 26: This date is not observed as the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem; September 26: This date is not observed as the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem.
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on?
Correct Answer: B. August 23
• **August 23** = This day is observed as the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. • **1791** — marks the night an uprising began in Saint Domingue (Haiti), which played a major role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: August 20: This date is not associated with the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition; August 25: This date is not associated with the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition; August 29: This date is National Sports Day in India, not related to slave trade remembrance.
World Drowning Prevention Day is a relatively new observance on which date?
Correct Answer: A. July 25
• **July 25** = This date is observed as World Drowning Prevention Day. • **2021** — the UN declared this day to highlight the tragic impact of drowning on families and communities. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: July 10: This date is not observed as World Drowning Prevention Day; August 25: This date is not observed as World Drowning Prevention Day; September 25: This date is not observed as World Drowning Prevention Day.
Which date is celebrated as World Lung Cancer Day to raise awareness of the disease?
Correct Answer: A. August 1
• **August 1** = This date is celebrated as World Lung Cancer Day to raise awareness of the disease. • **Globally** — lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: August 10: This date is not observed as World Lung Cancer Day; September 1: This date is not observed as World Lung Cancer Day; September 10: This date is not observed as World Lung Cancer Day.
International Whale Shark Day is celebrated on which date to protect the largest fish in the sea?
Correct Answer: C. August 30
• **August 30** = This date is celebrated as International Whale Shark Day to protect the largest fish in the sea. • **Endangered species** — the whale shark is currently listed as an endangered species, highlighting its plight. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: August 12: This date is not observed as International Whale Shark Day; August 20: This date is not observed as International Whale Shark Day; September 30: This date is not observed as International Whale Shark Day.