Exercise :: Important Days - Latest Current Affairs
- Important Days - Latest Current Affairs
| 1. | 11th Maitree Diwas was celebrated in which state? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The two-day socio-military cultural extravaganza is jointly organised by the Indian Army, Tawang civil administration and volunteers at the high-altitude stadium, which stands as a testimony to the spirit of solidarity and patriotic fervour that runs deep amongst the locals of Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh.
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| 2. | World Diabetes Day is celebrated on which date? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is held on 14 November each year. The theme for diabetes awareness month and World Diabetes Day 2019 is Family and Diabetes.
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| 3. | Children's Day is celebrated on which date in India? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Children's Day is celebrated across India to increase awareness of the rights, care and education of children. It is held on 14 November every year as a tribute to India's First Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, fondly known as Chacha Nehru among children, he advocated for children to have fulfilled education.
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| 4. | Public Service Broadcasting Day is celebrated on? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed across India on 12 November. The day is observed in remembrance of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi's visit to All India Radio studio in Delhi for the first and last time.
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| 5. | World Pneumonia Day is observed on which date? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: World Pneumonia Day is being marked every year November 12. The day was hosted by the Global Coalition against Child Pneumonia for the first time in 2009. The coalition includes several organizations across the world like CARE, Save the Children, PATH, UNICEF, WHO, etc. This year global organizations have come together and created an initiative "Stop Pneumonia".
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