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| 201. |
The theme of 2018 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) is; |
| Answer» The World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) is observed every year on March 15 to promote basic rights of all consumers, demanding that those rights are respected and protected. It also gives people a chance to protest against the market abuses and social injustices. On this day in 1962, President John F Kennedy formally addressed the issue of consumer rights in US Congress. He was the first world leader to do so, and the consumer movement now marks that date every year as a means of raising global awareness about consumer rights. The first World Consumer Rights Day was observed in 1983 and has since become an important occasion for mobilizing citizen action. The 2018 theme is 'Making Digital Marketplaces Fairer'. In India, besides the World Consumer Rights Day, we observe the National Consumer Day on 24th of December every year. | |
| 202. |
The theme of 2018 World Malaria Day is ___________. |
| Answer» World Malaria Day is observed every year on 25th April to highlight global efforts to control malaria. The theme for World Malaria Day 2018 is: Ready to beat malaria. In May 2007, at the 60th session of the World Health Assembly declared the World Malaria Day to be celebrated on 25th April every year. | |
| 203. |
World Consumer Rights Day was observed on __________. |
| Answer» World Consumer Rights Day was observed all over the world on 15th March every year to create awareness about consumer rights. World Consumer Rights Day was inspired by President John F Kennedy. He sent a special message on issues of consumer rights to the US Congress on 15th March 1962. The first World Consumer Rights Day was celebrated in 1983. Theme: "Making Digital Marketplaces Fairer" is the theme for World Consumer Rights Day 2018. | |
| 204. |
On which date, the Government of India celebrated Civil Services Day? |
| Answer» The Government of India celebrates April 21 every year as 'Civil Services day' as an occasion for the civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizen and renew their commitments to public service and excellence in work. This date is chosen to commemorate the day when first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers in 1947 at Metcalf House, Delhi, he referred to civil servants as the 'steel frame of India'. This year, in 2018, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the two-day Civil Services Day event in New Delhi. He also released a book 'Emulating Excellence- Takeaways for Replication'. | |
| 205. |
18th March 2018 was observed as __________. |
| Answer» Global Recycling Day was celebrated all over the world on 18th March 2018. It has been launched by the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR). It also coincides with the 70th anniversary of BIR. This is the first ever observation of Global Recycling Day. Its aim is to create awareness on the importance of recycling. It insists to consider recyclables as "resource - not waste." Recyclables have become world's Seventh Resource apart from the six major natural resources: water, air, coal, oil, natural gas and minerals. | |
| 206. |
The Theme for World Sleep Day 2018 is __________. |
| Answer» World Sleep Day was observed all over the world on Mar 16. World Sleep Day is an annual event organized by the World Sleep Day Committee of World Sleep Society. It is observed every year on the Friday before Spring Vernal Equinox. The next World Sleep Day will be on 15 March 2019. This day aims to reduce the burden of sleep problems by means of better prevention and management of sleep disorders. Theme for World Sleep Day 2018: Join the Sleep World, Preserve Your Rhythms to Enjoy Life. | |
| 207. |
Which country celebrates the International Day of Happiness on 20th March? |
| Answer» The United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness (on 20th March) as a way to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. The theme for IDH 2018 is "Share Happiness" - focusing on the importance of relationships, kindness and helping each other. The World Happiness Report 2018 was also released recently that ranks 156 countries by their happiness levels, and 117 countries by the happiness of their immigrants. Finland was ranked as the happiest country in the list and Burundi in East Africa is the unhappiest place in the world. India ranks 133rd in the report after Pakistan (75th), China (86th) and Nepal (101st). | |
| 208. |
The Theme for World Heritage Day 2018 is ___________. |
| Answer» World Heritage Day was observed on 18th April of every year it is also known as International Day For Monuments and Sites. The International Day for Monuments and Sites was proposed by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) on 18th April 1982. It was approved by the General Assembly of UNESCO in 1983. This day is celebrated to create awareness on the cultural heritage of humanity, their vulnerability and efforts needed to protect and conserve them. India has 36 world heritage sites approved by the UNESCO. This is the sixth highest in the world. Italy has the most number of heritage sites in the world with 53 sites. It is followed by China with 52 sites. Theme for World Heritage Day 2018: Heritage for Generations. | |
| 209. |
The theme of World Haemophilia Day 2018 is ___________. |
| Answer» Every April 17 World Haemophilia Day is recognized worldwide to increase awareness of hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders. The theme of WHD 2018 is 'Sharing Knowledge Makes Us Stronger'. World Haemophilia Day was started in 1989 by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) which chose to bring the community together on April 17 in honor of WFH founder Frank Schnabel's birthday. | |
| 210. |
Union Government decides to declare 2018 as __________. |
| Answer» The union government decided to declare 2018 as 'National Year of Millets to boost the cultivation of millets like ragi and jowar on a mission mode to achieve nutritional security. This was stated by Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh while addressing MPs in a consultative committee meeting in New Delhi . The Minister said millet cultivation has declined due to change in dietary habits and unavailability of millets. As a result of this, level of nutrients like proteins, Vitamin-A, iron, and iodine fell in women and children. This led to a special focus on millets, which are being promoted under the National Food Security Mission (NFSM). The push will promote cultivation of jowar, bajra, ragi. Under NFSM, maize and jau are also promoted separately. | |
| 211. |
The main aim of World Down syndrome Day 2018 is? |
| Answer» The UN General Assembly declared 21 March as World Down Syndrome Day in 2011. This day aims to create awareness on Down syndrome among the public. World Down syndrome Day 2018 marks the 13th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day. The focus for World Down syndrome Day 2018 is: #WhatIBringToMyCommunity - how people with Down syndrome can contribute in schools, workplaces, community, public and political life, culture, media, recreation, leisure and sport. | |
| 212. |
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was observed on __________. |
| Answer» The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed every year on 21st March. The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed every year on 21st March. Theme for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2018: Promoting tolerance, inclusion, unity and respect for diversity in the context of combating racial discrimination. | |
| 213. |
Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated on __________ every year in India? |
| Answer» India celebrates 14th April as Ambedkar Jayanti. This is Ambedkar's 127th birth anniversary. BR Ambedkar is known as "The Father of the Constitution of India". He was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist Movement. | |
| 214. |
24 March was observed as the __________. |
| Answer» Each year we commemorate World Tuberculosis Day on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. The date marks the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB. The theme of World TB Day 2018 - "Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world". | |
| 215. |
Whose birth anniversary has been celebrated as the Social Justice Day? |
| Answer» BJP national spokesperson Anil Baluni announced that, the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar (14th April) will be celebrated as 'Social Justice Day'. Dr BR Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891. He was the first law minister of independent India. He is the principal architect of the Indian Constitution. He is a founding father of the Republic of India.He fought against social discrimination of Dalits. He was an inspiration for the Dalit Buddhist Movement in 1956. In 1990, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna award posthumously. | |
| 216. |
World Tuberculosis Day is observed on _____. |
| Answer» The World Tuberculosis Day (WTD) is observed every year on March 24 to help spread awareness about the disease, communicate prevention measures as well as to commemorate efforts undertaken against the disease. The 2018 theme is "Wanted: Leaders for a TB-Free World", which highlights the importance of engaging people from all across the world to put efforts to eliminate TB. Although TB is a serious disease, it is curable. It can occur in almost every part of the body - the most commonly affected areas being lungs, lymph nodes, intestine, bone and brain. Early diagnosis is crucial for the treatment of TB. | |
| 217. |
The 2018 World Theatre Day (WTD) is celebrated on ___________. |
| Answer» The World Theatre Day (WTD) was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI). The first World Theatre Day Message was written by Jean Cocteau in 1962. Ever since, it is celebrated all over the world on 27th March to draw attention to the power of the stage. The day is a celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form "theatre", and acts as a wake-up-call for governments, politicians and institutions which have not yet recognised its value to the people and to the individual and have not yet realised its potential for economic growth. This year, in 2018, Playwright Nina Lee Aquino will deliver the WTD message. | |
| 218. |
The new President Of Myanmar is ____________. |
| Answer» Myanmar's Parliament elected Win Myint as the country's new President. This comes after Myanmar's first democratically elected President Htin Kyaw resigned from the position due to health issues. Myint is considered a close aide of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and has been a speaker in the lower house since 2012. | |
| 219. |
On which date, the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade was observed? |
| Answer» On 25th March 2018, International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade was observed all over the world. When and Why: The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed every year on 25th March. This day honours and remembers people who suffered and died due to the slavery system. It also aims to create awareness on the hazards of racism. The transatlantic slave trade was the largest forced migration in the world history. In memory of the victims of transatlantic slave trade the United Nations declared 25 March as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade in 2007. Theme: The theme for International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 2018 is: "Remember Slavery: Triumphs and Struggles for Freedom and Equality". | |
| 220. |
The theme of the 2018 World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is; |
| Answer» The World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is observed every year on April 2 to recognize and support all children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The day is to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society. The 2018 theme is "Empowering women and girls with autism". | |
| 221. |
The theme of 2018 National maritime Day is; |
| Answer» National maritime Day is celebrated on 5th April every year since 1964. On 5th April 1919, SS Loyalty, the first ship of the Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd started from Mumbai to the United Kingdom. This is a very important day in the history of Indian maritime sector. The theme for National maritime Day 2018 is: 'Indian Shipping - An Ocean of opportunity'. On the National maritime Day, awareness on supporting safe and environmentally strong commerce between continents is highlighted. 'Varuna' award is conferred to outstanding contributors of Indian maritime sector on this day. Also, outstanding achievers in the field of education and training are awarded on this day. | |
| 222. |
The United Nations General Assembly declared 6 April as ____________. |
| Answer» In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly declared 6 April as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. This day commemorates the inauguration of first Olympic Games of the modern era, in Athens in 1896. This day is celebrated to highlight the contribution of sports and physical activity to education, human development, healthy lifestyle and a peaceful world. On this day, people are encouraged to promote the ways through which sport can help countries, communities and individuals to live a peaceful and prosperous life. For the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2018, Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) has launched the online campaign #PlayforGlobalGoals. | |
| 223. |
What is the theme of the 2018 World Health Day (WHD)? |
| Answer» The World Health Day (WHD) is observed every year on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of World Health Organization (WHO) and to spread awareness about health and well being. As this year (2018) is WHO's 70th Anniversary year too, the organization has appealed the world leaders to live up to the pledges they made and agreed to in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in 2015 and for taking concrete actions to progress towards Health For All. The 2018 theme "Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere" is an indication that nations around the world are aspiring to provide higher accessibility of healthcare to their citizens. | |
| 224. |
The International Romani Day was observed on __________. |
| Answer» On 8th April 2018, International Romani Day 2018 was celebrated all over the world. The International Romani Day also known as International Roma Day celebrates Romani culture and creates awareness on issues faced by Romani people. It is celebrated every year on 8th April. International Romani Day was officially declared at the fourth World Romani Congress of the International Romani Union (IRU) in Serock, Poland, in 1990. This day remembers the first major international meeting of Romani representatives held between 7th and 12th April 1971 in Chelsfield, England. | |
| 225. |
Which day is celebrated in India on April 11th? |
| Answer» The National Safe Motherhood is celebrated on April 11th every year to create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity celebrities to pregnant and lactating women, It also seeks to create awareness about the institutional delivery, reducing anemia among women and better pre and postal natal health care and necessary for mothers. The theme of 2018 NSMD was "Respectful Maternity Care". | |
| 226. |
The theme of the 2018 National Safe Motherhood (NSM)? |
| Answer» The National Safe Motherhood (NSMD) is celebrated every year on April 11 to create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity celebrities to pregnant and lactating women. It also seeks to create awareness about the institutional delivery, reducing anemia among women and better pre and postal natal health care and necessary for mothers. The theme of 2018 NSMD is "Respectful Maternity Care". | |
| 227. |
International Day of Human Space Flight & World Aviation and Cosmonautics Day was observed on which date? |
| Answer» International Day of Human Space Flight & World Aviation and Cosmonautics Day was celebrated on April 12th in various places of the world. On 12th April 1961 Yuri Gagarin of the Soviet Union, performed the first manned flight to the space on a "Vostok-1" spaceship. Russia and some other former USSR countries celebrate 12th April as Cosmonautics Day since 1962. | |
| 228. |
Every year, 19th April was observed as the __________. |
| Answer» World Liver Day is commemorated on 19th April every year to build awareness and understanding how important the liver is for our body. This year, the theme of World Liver Day 2018 is 'Riding New Waves in Liver Diagnosis, Staging & Treatment'. According to WHO, liver diseases are the 10th most common cause of death in India. | |
| 229. |
World Book and Copyright Day is observed on which date of April? |
| Answer» World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated globally this year on 23 April to provide the people with many ideas and plans to make them aware of the situation and condition in the World. The World Book Capital for 2018 is Athens, Greece. 23 April is a symbolic date for world literature. It is on this date in 1616 that Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. It is also the date of birth or death of other prominent authors. | |
| 230. |
The theme for World Earth Day 2018 is __________. |
| Answer» The World Earth Day (WED) is celebrated on 22nd April not only to spread awareness of the need for conservation but also to take action to protect the environment. Earth Day is considered to be the largest secular world event. This day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970 and has ever since been an annual event. The theme for World Earth Day 2018 is 'End Plastic Pollution'. Earth Day 2018 is dedicated to providing the information and inspiration needed to fundamentally. | |
| 231. |
The World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) is observed on ___________. |
| Answer» The United Nations (UN) has officially declared April 21 as the World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) to encourage people to use creativity in problem-solving. The first official WCID was celebrated on April 21, 2018. The day is marked as well positioned to encourage creative multidisciplinary thinking to help us achieve the sustainable future we want. | |
| 232. |
What was the main aim of 2018 edition of World Book and Copyright Day? |
| Answer» World Book and Copyright Day and World English Language Day were celebrated all over the world. Every year 23 April is celebrated as World Book and Copyright Day. On 23 April 1616 Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. It is also the date of birth or death of other eminent authors like Maurice Druon, Haldor K.Laxness, Vladimir Nabokov, Josep Pla and Manuel Mejia Vallejo. At the UNESCO's General Conference held in Paris in 1995, 23 April was declared as World Book and Copyright Day. This day is observed to pay tribute to books and authors and encourage everyone to read. Every year, UNESCO and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of book industry: publishers, booksellers and libraries, select the World Book Capital for a one-year period effective 23 April each year. World Book Capital for 2018: Athens, Greece. The 2018 edition of World Book and Copyright Day is entitled: "READING, it's my right!". | |
| 233. |
The theme for World Intellectual Property Day 2018 is __________. |
| Answer» World Intellectual Property Day was observed all over the world on April 26th to create awareness on the role that intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright) play in encouraging innovation and creativity. This day was declared by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000. 26 April marks the date on which the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization came to force in 1970. The theme for World Intellectual Property Day 2018 is - Powering change: Women in innovation and creativity. | |
| 234. |
On which date, the Liberation Day of Italy celebrated? |
| Answer» Italy's Liberation Day also known as the Anniversary of the Liberation, Anniversary of the Resistance is a national Italian holiday. It commemorates the end of the Italian Civil War and the end of Nazi occupation of Italy during World War II. | |
| 235. |
The World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL) was observed on __________. |
| Answer» World Lab Animals Day was observed all over the world. World Day For Animals In Laboratories (WDAIL) also known as World Lab Animal Day is observed every year on 24 April. World Day for Laboratory Animals was declared in 1979 by the British National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS). It marks the birthday of former NAVS president Hugh Dowding. This day highlights the efforts to end the suffering of animals in laboratories and their replacement with advanced scientific non-animal techniques. | |
| 236. |
The International Dance Day was observed on which date? |
| Answer» International Dance Day was founded in 1982 by the Dance Committee of ITI (International Theatre Institute). International Dance Day is celebrated every year on 29th April, which marks the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet. Every year a an International Dance Day Message from an outstanding choreographer or dancer is circulated all over the world. | |
| 237. |
The theme for World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2018 is: |
| Answer» The World Day for Safety and Health at Work was observed all over the world on 28th April to promote safe, healthy and decent work. It has been observed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 2003. The theme for World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2018 is: Occupational safety health (OSH) vulnerability of young workers. | |
| 238. |
The 2018 Ayushman Bharat Diwas has celebrated on __________. |
| Answer» As part of Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, Ayushman Bharat Diwas has celebrated across the country on April 30, 2018. During the event, information regarding Ayushman Bharat Scheme is being provided to people during health camps organised in rural areas. The Ayushman Bharat programme seeks to provide easily available and affordable medical facilities in the remote parts of the country. The Scheme has the benefits cover of 5 lakh rupees per family per year. Through the scheme, the families belonging to poor and vulnerable population based on Socio-Economic Caste Census database will be benefited. A beneficiary will be allowed to take cashless benefits from any public and private empanelled hospitals across the country. The Ayushman Bharat has twin missions. The first is to create a network of Health and Wellness Centres to deliver comprehensive primary health care close to the community. Secondly, it aims to provide insurance coverage to 40% of India's population for secondary and tertiary care, including hospitalization costs. | |
| 239. |
The theme of 2018 International Labour Day is |
| Answer» The International Labour Day, also known as International Worker's Day or May Day, observed every year on May 1 to promote and encourage the international labour associations. The day marks the victory of workers' movement for 8 hours of work. It also aims to pay tribute to workers sacrifices in achieving economic and social rights all over the world. In India, Labour Day is referred to as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas or Kamgar Din. The first Labour day or May Day was celebrated in the year 1923 in Chennai. The 2018 theme "Uniting Workers for Social and Economic Advancement" motivate workers all over the world to unite for their rights and demand social and economic advancement from the governments and capitalists. The theme also calls upon the labour leaders to collectively fight for the improvement in working conditions and press for decent work. | |
| 240. |
The theme of 2018 World Asthma Day is ____________. |
| Answer» World Asthma Day is celebrated worldwide on the first Tuesday of May every year. It is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), it is a global health event aimed at improving asthma awareness and care worldwide. The theme of this year's event is 'Never too early, never too late'. Asthma is a chronic lung disease that is caused by inflammation of the airways. | |
| 241. |
The theme of the 2018 World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) is; |
| Answer» The World Press Freedom Day is observed every year on May 3 to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives while following their profession. The 2018 theme "Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law" highlights the importance of an enabling legal environment for press freedom and gives special attention to the role of an independent judiciary in ensuring legal guarantees for press freedom and the prosecution of crimes against journalists. The day serves as an occasion to encourage and develop initiatives in favour of press freedom and to assess the state of press freedom worldwide. | |
| 242. |
On which date, the World Cartoonist's Day 2018 was celebrated? |
| Answer» The World Cartoonist's Day is celebrated every year on May 5 to honor all those creative ink-stained artists, past and present, the fascinating pieces they have created and the humor they have brought into our lives. The cartoonist's aim is always to sum up the most important news of the time in a cartoon which ultimately makes the reader sit up and take notice. | |
| 243. |
International No Diet Day was observed on __________. |
| Answer» International No Diet Day (INDD) was observed all over the world on May 6th. INDD is a celebration of body acceptance, fat acceptance and body shape diversity. Its symbol is a light blue ribbon. The first International No Diet Day was celebrated in 1992 in the UK. This day promotes a healthy life style. It focuses on health at any size and in creating awareness on dangers of dieting. | |
| 244. |
Department of Science & Technology (DST) celebrate its foundation day on which date? |
| Answer» DST is one of the three departments of Ministry of Science & Technology. It was set up on 3rd May 1971. Its objective is to explore and develop new areas of science and technology, to strengthen national Science & Technology capacity, cutting across institutions and disciplines. Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Harsh Vardhan, laid the foundation stone of New State of Art Building of DST on 3rd May 2018 in New Delhi. Dr Harsh Vardhan said that, construction of the new building is expected to be completed by 3rd May 2021. DST had entered into a MoU with IRCON Infrastructure & Services LTD for the new building. As a part of Swachh Bharat Mission, Swacchta Pakhwada is also observed in the Department of Science & Technology from 1st May 2018 to 15th May 2018. | |
| 245. |
The theme of World Environment Day 2018 is; |
| Answer» World Environment Day is organized around a theme that focuses attention on a particularly pressing environmental concern. The theme for 2018, "Beat Plastic Pollution," to combat one of the great environmental challenges of our time. The theme makes changes in our everyday lives to reduce the heavy burden of plastic pollution on our natural places, our wildlife, and our own health. While plastic has many valuable uses, we have become over-reliant on single-use or disposable plastic with severe environmental consequences. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development states our resolve "to ensure the lasting protection of the planet and its natural resources". | |
| 246. |
The theme of World Red Cross Red Crescent Day (WRCRCD) 2018 is; |
| Answer» The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (WRCRCD) is observed every year on May 8 to recognize the extraordinary contribution and incredible achievements of the stalwarts and volunteers around the world for helping the people in need anytime, anywhere. The day also marks the birth anniversary Jean Henry Dunant, the founder of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize. The 2018 theme "Memorable smiles from around the world" focuses on bringing memorable smiles in people's faces everywhere. | |
| 247. |
The World Athletics Day (WAD) is observed on which date? |
| Answer» The World Athletics Day (WAD) is observed every year on May 7 to popularize sports among the youth, to promote athletics as the primary sport in schools and institutions and to encourage and introduce new talent and youngsters in the field of athletics. | |
| 248. |
The theme of World No Tobacco Day 2018 is; |
| Answer» 31 May is observed as the World No Tobacco Day 2018, World Health Organization and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). The theme of World No Tobacco Day 2018 is "Tobacco and heart disease." The day highlights the health and other risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. | |
| 249. |
The theme of 2018 National Technology Day is; |
| Answer» National technology day is being observed on May 11 to mark India's technological advancements and to promote the development of technology in various fields. The official theme for this year is Science and Technology for a sustainable future". The day is being commemorated to celebrate the anniversary of first five nuclear test. India also conducted successful test firing of Trishul missile on may 11, 1998. | |
| 250. |
The theme of the 15th edition of the Asia Media Summit (AMS-2018) is ___________. |
| Answer» India is hosting the 15th edition of the Asia Media Summit (AMS-2018) in New Delhi with theme "Telling our Stories- Asia and More". New Delhi is hosting the annual summit of the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) Kuala Lumpur for the first time. The 3-day summit will encourage regional and bilateral dialogue and cooperation to respond to challenges to the broadcasting sector in the region. It will also provide a unique opportunity for broadcasters in the Asian region to share their thoughts on software and hardware aspects of broadcasting. Over 200 foreign delegates representing 39 countries and over a hundred Indian delegates would participate in the event. Dignitaries attending the Summit include Minister of Information from Bangladesh and Cambodia and Standing Commissioner Korea Communications Commission. The summit is hosted by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, jointly with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and public sector firm Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL). | |