October – December — Set 6

Correct Answer: B. October 20

• **October 20** = World Statistics Day is observed every five years to highlight the importance of reliable and timely data for informed decision-making. • **2010** — The first World Statistics Day was celebrated, and it continues to be observed every five years. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: October 10: This is World Mental Health Day; October 24: This is United Nations Day and World Polio Day; October 30: This date is not associated with World Statistics Day.

Correct Answer: B. December 2

• **December 2** = International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed to mark the UN's adoption of the Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons. • **Convention** — This UN Convention, adopted on this date, focuses on eradicating contemporary forms of slavery like human trafficking and forced labor. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: December 1: This is World AIDS Day; December 5: This is International Volunteers Day; December 10: This is Human Rights Day.

Correct Answer: C. November 29

• **November 29** = The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed to focus on the rights of the Palestinian people. • **1947** — This date marks the day the UN General Assembly adopted the resolution on the partition of Palestine. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: November 20: This is Universal Children's Day; November 24: This date is not related to this observance; December 1: This is World AIDS Day.

Correct Answer: C. November 26

• **November 26** = National Milk Day in India is celebrated to honor the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien. • **June 1** — While National Milk Day is on November 26, World Milk Day is observed globally on this date. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: June 1: This is World Milk Day, not India's National Milk Day; October 26: This date is not observed as Milk Day in India; December 26: This is Veer Bal Diwas in India.

Correct Answer: B. October 10

• **October 10** = World Mental Health Day is observed to raise global awareness of mental health issues. • **Mental Health Care** — The day encourages efforts to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: October 5: This date is not associated with World Mental Health Day; October 15: This is International Day of Rural Women; October 20: This is World Statistics Day (every five years).

Correct Answer: A. October 15

• **October 15** = International Day of Rural Women is observed to recognize the contribution of rural women to agriculture and food security. • **2008** — The first International Day of Rural Women was observed following a UN resolution. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: November 15: This date is not observed as International Day of Rural Women; December 15: This date is not related to this observance; March 8: This is International Women's Day.

Correct Answer: C. October 13

• **October 13** = International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. • **1989** — This day was started to promote a proactive approach to safety and encourage reducing exposure to natural disasters. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: October 5: This date is not associated with disaster risk reduction; October 10: This is World Mental Health Day; October 20: This is World Statistics Day (every five years).

Correct Answer: B. November 2

• **November 2** = The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is observed to condemn attacks on journalists and the lack of legal punishment. • **2013** — The date was chosen to commemorate the assassination of two French journalists in Mali. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: November 1: This date is not associated with this observance; November 10: This is World Science Day for Peace and Development; November 15: This date is not related to this specific international day.

Correct Answer: C. October 24

• **October 24** = World Polio Day is celebrated to mark the birthday of Jonas Salk, who developed the first polio vaccine. • **Jonas Salk** — He developed the first polio vaccine, and the day highlights global efforts to eliminate the debilitating disease. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: October 10: This is World Mental Health Day; October 20: This is World Statistics Day (every five years); October 30: This date is not associated with World Polio Day.

Correct Answer: C. December 9

• **December 9** = International Anti-Corruption Day is observed to raise awareness about the negative impacts of corruption. • **2003** — This day commemorates the adoption of the UN Convention against Corruption, which aims to combat a major barrier to development. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: December 1: This is World AIDS Day; December 5: This is International Volunteers Day; December 10: This is Human Rights Day.