Days and Events MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Days and Events - Download Free PDF

The Correct Answer is Our Power, Our Planet.

In News

•  Earth Day: 22nd April.

Key Points

• First Earth Day: Celebrated in 1970.

• Founder: Senator Gaylord Nelson of the USA.

• Celebration Year: In 2025, Earth Day will be celebrated for its 55th year.

• 2025 Theme: "Our Power, Our Planet".

• Main Goal for 2025: Achieve the "triple clean electricity" target by 2030 through the use of renewable energy

The correct answer is Changing the Narrative on Suicide.

Key Points

• World Suicide Prevention Day is celebrated on 10 Sept, 2024.
• The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) 2024-2026 is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide."
• This theme aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations about suicide.
• The call to action for this period is "Start the Conversation."
• The goal is to transform the perception of suicide from a culture of silence to one of openness, understanding, and support.

Important Points

• World Suicide Prevention Day was established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO).
• The day aims to focus attention on suicide prevention, reduce stigma, and raise awareness about the preventability of suicides.
• Each conversation about suicide, no matter how small, helps build a supportive and understanding society.
• The theme also emphasizes the need for policy making that prioritizes mental health and suicide prevention.

The correct answer is "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet."

In News

• United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is observed annually on March 3rd to celebrate wild animals and plants.
• WWD 2025 theme: "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet."

Key Points

• The United Nations General Assembly established World Wildlife Day in 2013.
• It aligns with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), adopted in 1973.
• Recognizes the crucial role of wildlife in supporting ecosystems and human well-being.
• The 2025 theme emphasizes the importance of financing wildlife conservation to ensure sustainability.

Additional Information

• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
  • Adopted in 1973 to regulate international trade in endangered species.
  • Aims to ensure that trade does not threaten wildlife survival.
• Importance of Wildlife Conservation Finance
  • **Funds projects** aimed at protecting endangered species and habitats.
  • **Encourages sustainable economic models** that integrate wildlife protection.
  • **Promotes biodiversity and ecological balance**.
• Previous Themes
  • **2024**: "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation."
  • **2023**: "Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation."

The Correct Answer is April 5.

In News

• Maharashtra Governor inaugurates 62nd National Maritime Day.

Key Points

• 62nd National Maritime Day and Merchant Navy Week were inaugurated by Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.

• National Maritime Day is celebrated on April 5 each year in India.

• The theme for the 62nd National Maritime Day is “Samriddhi Sagar - Viksit Bharat Yevam Neel Arth Aur Harit Vikas Ke Liye Yuva”, focusing on economic and green growth through youth participation in the maritime sector.

• Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Shipping, pinned a miniature flag of National Maritime Day on the Governor’s jacket and presented a memento and a Coffee Table Book.

• National Maritime Day commemorates the first voyage of an Indian ship, marking India’s contributions to the global maritime industry.

The Correct Answer is Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver.

In News

•  World TB Day: 24 March.

Key Points

• World TB Day is observed annually on March 24.

• The theme for World TB Day 2024 is Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver.

• This day marks the announcement by Dr. Robert Koch in 1882 of the discovery of the bacterium that causes TB.

• Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious airborne disease that primarily affects the lungs, but can also affect other organs.

• India has achieved a 17.7% decrease in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023.

• The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes India's efforts in eradicating TB.

The correct answer is 2003.

Key Points

• Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on 9 January.
• It is observed to strengthen the engagement of the overseas Indian community with the Government of India and reconnect them with their roots.
• The day was first observed in 2003.
• On this day in 1915, Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa.
• He got the title of the greatest ‘Pravasi’.

Additional Information

The correct answer is 22 September.

• World Rhino Day is celebrated every year on September 22.

Key Points

• The day provides an opportunity to work towards saving the animal, which has been the target of poachers for decades.
• Rhino horns are in great demand in many southeast Asian countries like China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Korea.
• The Chinese use it as an aphrodisiac and to make traditional medicines with it.
• More than ever, rhinos need care and conservation now.
• Organizations and non-profit groups across the world are engaging in anti-poaching measures.
• India is home to the Greater Indian One-Horned Rhino commonly found in Assam and in neighboring Nepal and Bhutan.
• The rhinos prefer tall grasslands and forests in the foothills of the Himalayas.

The correct answer is 23rd January.

Key Points

• Republic Day celebrations will now begin every year from 23rd January instead of 24th.
• The step was taken to include the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Subash Chandra Bose.
• The birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose is celebrated as Parakram Divas across the country. 

Additional Information

• In recent years, the Centre has marked several dates to commemorate their historical and cultural importance.
• Some of these dates include:

The correct answer is 1 October.

Key Points

• October 1 is observed as the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day in India.
• This day aims at spreading awareness about the importance of donating blood and the benefits associated with this noble cause.
• The Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and Immunohaematology first observed this day in 1975 on October 1.
• The theme for this year's Blood donation event is “Give Blood and keep the world-beating”.

Important Points

•  Some important days of October:

The correct answer is 8 September.Key Points

• International Literacy Day is an international observance, celebrated each year on 8 September, that was declared by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at the 14th session of UNESCO's General Conference. 
• The issue of literacy is a key component of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 
• The main theme for this year's International Literacy Day will be 'Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces.

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The correct answer is ​23 December.

Key Points 

• India observes National Farmers Day or Kisan Diwas on December 23 every year.
• The day marks the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
• He served as the PM of India from July 28, 1979, to January 14, 1980.
• Shri Charan Singh was born in 1902 at Noorpur in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh.
• He was a farmer leader.
• On December 23, 1978, he founded the Kisan Trust, aiming to educate the rural masses of India against injustice.

Additional Information

The correct answer is 18 April.

Key Points

• World Heritage Day, also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites, is observed on April 18.
• The day was first celebrated by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1983.
• The aim is to promote awareness about the cultural heritage and diversity on the planet. 
• The theme for World Heritage Day 2022 is "Heritage and Climate". ​

Additional Information

The correct answer is A Better Future for Every Child.

Key Points

• World Children's Day is observed on 20 November every year.
• It was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day.
• 20 Nov is an important date as it is the date in 1959 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child.
• The theme for 2021 is 'A Better Future for Every Child'.
• The day promotes international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide.

Important Points

• Iconic monuments like Rashtrapati Bhawan, Qutub Minar, and key parliament buildings like North Block, and South Block were illuminated with blue lights on Friday (19 November 2021) a day ahead of World Children's Day. 
• This lighting was a part of the #GoBlue campaign by UNICEF.
• Its aim is to focus on the rights of children and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's lives. 
• World Children’s Day is promoted and coordinated by UNICEF and the United Nations Children's Fund which also works towards the improvement of children's welfare.

Additional Information

• India celebrates Sarojini Naidu's birthday as National Women's Day of India every year on February 13.
• Sarojini Naidu was India's first women governor and also famous as 'Bharat Kokila'.
• She was born on February 13, 1879.
• She actively participated in the Indian National Movement for the independence of the country.
• International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March every year.

The correct answer is 15 November.

Key Points

• Jharkhand celebrates its foundation day on November 15 every year.
• After the Indian Parliament passed the Bihar Reorganization Act, 2000, Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on November 15, 2000.
• Jharkhand's state animal is the Indian elephant while the state bird is Koel.
• The state's capital is Ranchi.
• The state is spread across an area of 79,710 sq. km and has a population of 32,988,134. (As per 2011 census)

Important Points

• Jharkhand is also called ‘The land of the forest’ or ‘Bushland’. 
• Right now, the forests of Chhotanagpur plateau and Santhal Pargana make up Jharkhand.
• It is the 15th largest state based on its area size.
• One of the fascinating folk dance forms of Jharkhand that is quite popular is ‘Chhau nach’, a masked dance performance that is a great visual treat.
• The state is rich in mineral resources like coal, iron ore, copper ore, uranium, mica, bauxite, granite, limestone, silver, and dolomite.
• While Ranchi is its capital city, Dumka is Jharkhand’s sub-capital.