Exercise :: Important Days - Latest Current Affairs
- Important Days - Latest Current Affairs
| 1. | When was the World Bamboo Day Observed annually? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The 11th World Bamboo Day(WBO) was observed on September 18, 2020 to increase the awareness of the Bamboos globally by the World Bamboo Organisation. The Theme for this edition of World Bamboo Day is "BAMBOO NOW". The World Bamboo Day is observed annually on September 18. It was established by Mr. Kamesh Salam, Former President of World Bamboo Organization, during the 8th World Bamboo Congress(WBC) at Prachan Buri,Bangkok Thailand in 2009.
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| 2. | On which date World Bamboo Day is observed globally? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: World Bamboo Day is observed globally on 18 September every year. This day is celebrated to raise awareness of the benefits of bamboo and to promote its use in everyday products. The theme for 11th edition of WBD 2020 is 'BAMBOO NOW.'
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| 3. | When did International Equal Pay day observed? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: International Equal Pay Day is observed globally for the first time on 18th September 2020. On the occasion of the first International Equal Pay Day, and in the midst of the fallout from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) will host a virtual global Call to Action to encourage all labour market actors to take the necessary steps to ensure that equal pay is at the heart of recovery efforts worldwide.
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| 4. | When did World Patient Safety Day observed? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The World Patient Safety Day is observed globally on 17th September to create a global awareness for patient safety and urge people to show their commitment to making healthcare safer. The theme for World Patient Safety Day 2020: Health Worker Safety: A Priority for Patient Safety.
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| 5. | When did International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer observed? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The United Nations observes 16th September every year as International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The ozone layer is a fragile shield of gas which protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun and thus help in preserving life on the planet.
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