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The correct answer is 2: 15-May: International Day of Families, 16-May: National Endangered Species Day, 17-May: World Telecommunication Day, 18-May: World AIDS Vaccine Day.

In News

• Various international and national observance days are celebrated in May to promote awareness on families, endangered species, telecommunications, and HIV/AIDS research.

Key Points

• International Day of Families (15 May): Established by the UN General Assembly in 1993 to raise awareness about family-related social, economic, and demographic issues.
• National Endangered Species Day (Third Friday of May): Founded in 2006 to celebrate and raise awareness for the protection of endangered species.
• World Telecommunication Day (17 May): Commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in 1865, emphasizing gender equality in digital transformation.
• World AIDS Vaccine Day (18 May): Highlights efforts in HIV vaccine research and community education on prevention.

Additional Information

• International Day of Families: Raises awareness about family issues and increases knowledge about social, economic, and demographic processes affecting families. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993.
  • Theme: Family-Oriented Policies for Sustainable Development: Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development.
• National Endangered Species Day: Established in 2006 by David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition to raise awareness about endangered species.
  • Theme: Celebrate Saving Species.
• World Telecommunication Day: Marks the founding of ITU with the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention on May 17, 1865. Also known as World Telecommunication and International Society Day.
  • Theme: Gender Equality in Digital Transformation.
• World AIDS Vaccine Day: Marks efforts of researchers, scientists, and health professionals in finding safe and effective AIDS medicine. Educates communities about preventive HIV vaccine research.
  • Theme: Innovate. Immunize. Inspire.

The correct answer is 1 and 2 only

In News

• World Health Day 2025 spotlighted India’s improvements in key maternal and child health indicators.

Key Points

• Statement 1 is correct – MMR fell from 130 (2014–16) to 97 (2018–20); India achieved 83% improvement vs. global 42%.
• Statement 2 is correct – NMR dropped from 26 (2014) to 20 (2020), a 65% drop vs. global 51% decline.
• Statement 3 is incorrect – The Under-5 Mortality Rate improved from 45 to 32 (not 22), and India is not yet below global average in this category.

Additional Information

• Theme for World Health Day 2025: “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.”
• IMR (Infant Mortality Rate) dropped from 39 (2014) to 28 (2020), showing a 69% improvement.
• India outperformed global average reduction across MMR, NMR, IMR, and U5MR.
• Key interventions include institutional births, antenatal care, immunization drives, and community health workers.
• Data reflects India’s accelerated health outcomes under National Health Mission (NHM).

The Correct Answer is  88th day of the year.

In News

•  Piano Day celebrated on the 88th day of the year.

Key Points

• Piano Day is an annual worldwide event held on the 88th day of the year to celebrate the 88 keys on a piano.

• The event was founded by Nils Frahm, a composer, producer, and pianist, in 2015.

• Piano Day is celebrated because of the 88 keys on a standard piano, which is central to the instrument's design.

The correct answer is We Stand Together

In News

• Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1 to promote equality, inclusivity, and diversity. 
• The 2025 theme, "We Stand Together", focuses on the role of community-led initiatives in the fight against HIV and in ensuring healthcare access.

Key Points

• The day highlights the right of every individual to live with dignity and fulfilment, regardless of factors like age, gender, nationality, or beliefs.
• Established by UNAIDS in 2014, it stemmed from the Zero Discrimination Campaign launched on World AIDS Day in 2013 to fight discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS.
• The initiative was introduced by Michel Sidibe, then-director of UNAIDS, in Beijing, China, with support from the Chinese government and other stakeholders.
• The day raises awareness and urges action against all forms of discrimination, promoting a just and equitable society.
• Governments, organisations, and individuals are encouraged to eliminate discrimination through social media campaigns, community initiatives, and policy changes.
• Community-led organisations help deliver essential HIV services, advocate for human rights, and combat stigma but face challenges like funding shortages and political resistance.
• UNAIDS calls for greater support for community-led efforts, including legal recognition, funding, and participation in healthcare policy-making.
• Despite their proven impact, many community-driven HIV responses remain unrecognised and underfunded, facing active suppression in some regions.
• Global efforts to eliminate HIV-related stigma include the Global Partnership for Action, with 41 countries uniting to remove systemic barriers.
• Reaching the 2030 HIV targets requires continued investment in community-led responses to ensure sustained progress and inclusivity.
• Inspirational quotes from notable figures like Princess Diana, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King Jr. highlight the importance of fighting discrimination and promoting equality.

The Correct Answer is 17 June.

In News

• World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: 17 June.

Key Points

• Theme (2025): “Restore the land. Unlock the opportunities”

• Observed on: 17 June, declared by the UN General Assembly in 1994 (Resolution A/RES/49/115).

• Rooted in the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, where desertification, climate change, and biodiversity loss were called major sustainable development threats.

• Led to creation of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) — the only legally binding agreement on sustainable land management.

• In 2007, UN declared 2010–2020 the UN Decade for Deserts and the fight against Desertification.

• COP17 of the UNCCD will be hosted in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in 2026, as per a new agreement.

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.