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| 251. |
When was World Athletics Day 2018 celebrated all over the world? |
| Answer» World Athletics Day is celebrated every year to popularize sports among the youth, to promote athletics as the primary sport in schools and institutions and to encourage and introduce new talents and youngsters in the field of athletics. The International Association of Athletics federation is the international governing body for the sports of athletics with headquarter at Monaco. | |
| 252. |
The theme of 2018 International Nurses Day (IND) is; |
| Answer» The International Nurses Day (IND) is celebrated every year across the world on May 12 to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The day is also mark to recognize the strong commitment, compassion and dedication that nurses display in the practice of their profession. The 2018 theme is - Nurses A Voice to Lead - Health is a Human right. | |
| 253. |
The theme of 2018 International Day Of Families is __________. |
| Answer» The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year. In 1993, the General Assembly of United Nations decided that 15 May of every year should be observed as The International Day of Families. This day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families. This year (2018), the theme for the event is 'Families and inclusive societies'. | |
| 254. |
The theme of the 2018 World Migratory Bird Day is __________. |
| Answer» The World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated from now on twice a year, on the Second Saturday in May and in October. It will also be observed on 13th October 2018. World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) aims to create awareness on the need for conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. The theme for World Migratory Bird Day 2018 is: "Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation". Also 2018 is the "Year of the Bird". | |
| 255. |
An International Day for Living Together in Peace is observed on ____________. |
| Answer» The UN General-Assembly declared 16 May the International Day of Living Together in Peace. The Day aims to uphold the desire to live and act together, united in differences and diversity, in order to build a sustainable world of peace, solidarity and harmony. The Day invites countries to further promote reconciliation to help to ensure peace and sustainable development. | |
| 256. |
The theme for International Museum Day 2018 is ___________. |
| Answer» International Museum Day was celebrated all over the world on May 18. The International Museum Day is celebrated every year on 18th May since 1977. It is coordinated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). International Museum Day is celebrated every year to create awareness on the importance of museums for the development of society. The theme for International Museum Day 2018 is: "Hyperconnected museums: New approaches, new publics". | |
| 257. |
The theme of 2018 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD)? |
| Answer» The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is observed every year on May 17 to raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies, as well as of ways to bridge the digital divide. The day marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention (ITC) and the creation of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The 2018 theme "Enabling the positive use of Artificial Intelligence for All" will focus on the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). | |
| 258. |
The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day was observed on which date? |
| Answer» The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day was observed across the world on May 17. The theme for WTISD was "Enabling the positive use of Artificial Intelligence for All". The 2018 theme focuses on the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It aims to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies, as well as of ways to bridge the digital divide. | |
| 259. |
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was celebrated all over the world on __________. |
| Answer» 21st May is observed as the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development all over the world. World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was celebrated all over the world. This day provides an opportunity to improve our understanding of cultural diversity and to work for the goals of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions adopted on 20th October 2005. | |
| 260. |
The theme of International Day for Biological Diversity 2018 is __________. |
| Answer» The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed across the world on May 22, with an aim to raise awareness about the conservation of biodiversity. The theme of International Day for Biological Diversity 2018 is 'Celebrating 25 Years of Action for Biodiversity' as the year 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The day was proclaimed with an aim to commemorate the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on May 22, 1992 by the Nairobi Final Act. | |
| 261. |
The theme for Commonwealth Day 2018 is ___________. |
| Answer» From Samoa to Canada, 53 countries unite under one flag today to commemorate Commonwealth Day under the 2018 theme of 'Towards a Common Future'. The Commonwealth Day 2018 was observed in India on 24th May. It was earlier known as Empire Day. It is an annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations. It is celebrated on the second Monday in March in many countries. In India it is celebrated on 24th May. | |
| 262. |
Which is the host country for celebrations of World Environment Day 2018? |
| Answer» India will be the host country for celebrations of World Environment Day 2018. The announcement in this regard was made by the Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The theme for this year is 'Beat Plastic Pollution'. The government has launched green deeds campaign to raise awareness about protection of the environment. The World Environment Day will be celebrated on 5th of June. | |
| 263. |
World Thyroid Day observed globally on __________. |
| Answer» 25th May was declared as the World Thyroid Awareness Day due to the efforts of European Thyroid Association (ETA) and American Thyroid Association (ATA). World Thyroid Awareness Day is a day to create awareness on checking thyroid function regularly, awareness on the disease, and to initiate precautionary action. Theme for World Thyroid Awareness Day 2018 is: Environment and the Thyroid. | |
| 264. |
The World Bicycle Day (WBD-2018) is observed on which date? |
| Answer» The first official World Bicycle Day (WBD) is observed by United Nations (UN) on 3rd June 2018 to encourage a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation. On this occasion, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu flagged off a cycling event at Connaught Place in New Delhi Nearly five thousand cyclists participated in the 8km long event. New Delhi Municipal Council has organised the event in association with World Cycling Alliance. | |
| 265. |
On which date, the World Oceans Day 2018 is observed? |
| Answer» The World Oceans Day was observed across the world on June 8, 2018, to highlight the major role of the oceans in everyday life. The action focus for the 2018 World Oceans Day was 'preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean'. Around 80 percent of all pollution in the ocean comes from people on land. There are 8 million tonnes of plastic ends up in the ocean every year, causing damage to wildlife, fisheries, and tourism. The Plastic pollution costs the lives of 1 million seabirds and 100000 marine mammals per year. The 'Fishes eat plastic, and we eat the fish'. | |
| 266. |
Day of the seafarer was celebrated throughout the world on which date? |
| Answer» 25th June was declared as the Day of the seafarer in a resolution adopted by the 2010 Diplomatic Conference in Manila to adopt the revised STCW Convention. The resolution encourages Governments, shipping organizations, companies, ship owners etc. to promote the Day of the Seafarer and celebrate it meaningfully. Day of the Seafarer is coordinated by the International Maritime Organization. The theme for Day of the Seafarer 2018 is:"seafarers' wellbeing". | |
| 267. |
What was the theme of United Nations Public Service Day? |
| Answer» The 2018 United Nations Public Service Forum will take place in Marrakesh, in the Kingdom of Morocco from 21- 23 June 2018, with the theme of "Transforming governance to realize the Sustainable Development Goals". | |
| 268. |
India and ___________ join hands to celebrate the 4th International Day of Yoga. |
| Answer» India, Belgium, and the European Union are jointly organizing events in the Belgian capital and across the country to celebrate the 4th International Day of Yoga. In this regard, the Embassy of India, Brussels, on 21 June 2018 in partnership with the European Parliament and the Art of Living Foundation, and on 24 June 2018 in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing, Environment, and Energy of the Brussels Capital Region Government, the City of Brussels and Vidonne Asbl will organize events on yoga, wellness and harmony of body and mind. At the European Parliament, a special yoga session will be held on 21 June 2018 from 1200-1330 hrs at the Yehudi Menuhin Space. The event will be graced by Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, and Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister of India. The Embassy of India in Brussels, in association with local authorities and yoga foundations, is organizing "Brussels Yoga Day" events at the city's Bois de la Cambre Park on June 24. | |
| 269. |
The theme for World Refugee Day 2018 is; |
| Answer» Every year, World Refugee Day is held on 20th June to commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees. The theme for World Refugee Day 2018 is 'Now More Than Ever, We Need to Stand with Refugees'. World Refugee Day was established by the United Nations on December 4, 2000. | |
| 270. |
The World Day Against Child Labour is observed on which date? |
| Answer» The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Every year on June 12 the World Day Against Child Labor is observed to raise awareness of the plight of child laborers worldwide. The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Every year on June 12 the World Day Against Child Labor is observed to raise awareness of the plight of child laborers worldwide. | |
| 271. |
The theme of the 2018 World Day against Child Labour is; |
| Answer» The World Day against Child Labour is observed every year on June 12 to highlight the plight of child labourers and what can be done to help them.. The 2018 theme 'Generation Safe & Healthy' points a finger at the hazardous and exploitative working conditions in which millions of children are working tooth, nail and bone for a living. The day shines a spotlight on the global need to improve the safety and health of young workers and end child labour. | |
| 272. |
Each year 14th June is observed as __________. |
| Answer» World Blood Donor Day is being observed on June 14 across the globe. The day is celebrated each year on 14 June across. It is also a day to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. The day also strongly encourages more people to donate blood so that the donor population does not decline and patients requiring transfusion have timely access to safe blood. | |
| 273. |
The theme of International Albinism Awareness Day is; |
| Answer» The International Albinism Awareness Day was celebrated on 13 June to preserve the rights of persons with albinism and take efforts to ensure equal access for them to employment, education, justice and good health. The theme for International Albinism Awareness Day 2018 is: "Shining our light to the world". | |
| 274. |
The theme of the 2018 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCD) is; |
| Answer» The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCD) is observed every year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. The day is a unique moment to remind everyone that land degradation neutrality is achievable through problem-solving, strong community involvement and co-operation at all levels. The 2018 WDCD urges you to move away from unsustainable land use and make a difference by investing in the future of land under the theme "Land has true value - invest in it". | |
| 275. |
An International Picnic Day was celebrated all over the world on which date? |
| Answer» 18th June 2018, International Picnic Day was celebrated all over the world. Charity events, school picnics and various types of group meals are held to commemorate this day. The word "picnic" originated from the French language. It relates to informal outdoor meal. Picnic became a popular time pass in France after the Revolution. | |
| 276. |
The World Music Day is observed on; |
| Answer» The World Music Day is celebrated across the world on 21st June. The day is also known as 'Fete de la Musique' after a music festival that began in France in 1982. This Day was first celebrated on 21st June 1982. | |
| 277. |
The theme of the 2018 International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is; |
| Answer» The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed every year on June 19 to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence, to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world and to pay tribute to all those who have courageously devoted their lives to and lost their lives in standing up for the eradication of these crimes. | |
| 278. |
International Olympic Day is observed on which date? |
| Answer» The International Olympic Day is celebrated all around the world for commemorating the birth of modern Olympic games on June 23, 1894 at Sorbonne in Paris. Olympic day was introduced in 1948. Olympic Day Run is an international Olympic Movement activity promoting mass participation of sports held in June organized by National Olympic Committees (NOCs). | |
| 279. |
The theme of the 2018 International Yoga Day is; |
| Answer» The International Yoga Day (IYD) is celebrated every year on June 21 to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word 'yoga' derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Yoga is an ancient Indian practice which is very useful for curing many diseases and health disorders. The theme for the 2018 celebration, organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the U.N. is "Yoga for Peace". In India, the main event of 4th IDY-2018 was held at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. | |
| 280. |
The theme of 2018 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is; |
| Answer» The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on June 26 to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. The theme for 2018 is: "Listen First - Listening to children and youth is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe". It is an initiative to increase support for prevention of drug use that is based on science and is thus an effective investment in the well-being of children and youth, their families and their communities. It is marked to raise awareness against drug abuse and illegal drug trade. | |
| 281. |
The theme of the 2018 National Statistics Day (NSD) in India is; |
| Answer» The "Statistics Day" is celebrated every year on June 29 The objective of celebration of this Day is to create public awareness about the importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy formulation, to acknowledge the contribution of Prof. Mahalanobis. The 2018 theme is "Quality Assurance in Official Statistics", which is chosen to underscore the importance of compliance with essential parameters of quality in statistical systems and products. | |
| 282. |
The first UN's International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated on which date? |
| Answer» The first-ever International Day of Parliamentarism is celebrated across the world on 30th June 2018 to recognize the importance of parliaments and their responsibility of representing the people. The day is not only an occasion to stress the critical importance of parliaments in any democratic society but also to reinforce the call for a global parliament. It is also an opportunity for parliaments to take stock, identify challenges, and ways to address them effectively. This date was chosen by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in a resolution 72/278 adopted on May 22nd as it coincides with the day in 1889, on which the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) - the global umbrella organization of parliaments - was founded. The parliamentary systems fall into two categories: bicameral and unicameral. Out of 193 countries, 79 are bicameral and 114 are unicameral, making a total of 272 chambers of parliament with over 46,000 members of parliament. | |
| 283. |
Indian Government celebrated the 1st Anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax on which date? |
| Answer» Indian Government celebrated the 1st Anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as GST day. GST was launched on the 1st July 2017 at a grand ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament. Union Minister for Railways, Coal, Finance & Corporate Affairs Piyush Goyal presided over as the Chief Guest of the event. Minister of State for Finance, Shiv Pratap Shukla was the Guest of Honour. The GST Council consists of the Union Finance Minister as Chairman, the Minister of State (Revenue) and the State Finance/Taxation Ministers as members. | |
| 284. |
The International Joke Day celebrated all over the world on which date? |
| Answer» International Joke Day is celebrated every year on 1st July. International Joke Day is said to have officially started in the United States. The first joke is often attributed to the Greeks. | |
| 285. |
The theme of 2018 National Doctor's Day is; |
| Answer» In 1991, the Indian government declared July 1 as National Doctor's day. This day marks the birth and death anniversary of the most famous physician of India Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (Dr. B C Roy). Dr. B C Roy was born on 1st July 1882. He had received the Bharat Ratna Award in 1961. He was the second Chief Minister of West Bengal. Dr. B C Roy had played a major role in the formation of Indian Medical Association in 1928 and also in the formation of Medical Council of India (MCI). | |
| 286. |
The theme of 2018 International Day of Cooperatives is; |
| Answer» The International Day of Cooperatives is observed across the world on July 7 with an aim to promote the co-operative model, since it contains aspects of sustainable development at its core and is based on ethical values and principles. The 2018 theme of the Day is the 'Sustainable societies through cooperation'. This year's theme was aimed at creating the sustainable societies through cooperation. | |
| 287. |
On which date, the World Zoonoses Day s=is observed? |
| Answer» World Zoonosis Day is observed on 6th July every year. It commemorates 6th July 1885, the day on which Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against, a zoonotic disease, to Joseph Meister after he was attacked by a rabid dog. World Zoonoses Day aims to create awareness on the zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic diseases can be spread from animals to humans. Zoonoses are viral diseases like rabies and influenza, bacterial diseases like Lyme disease and brucellosis, or parasitic diseases like tapeworms. These diseases can be transmitted from animals to humans. | |
| 288. |
World Chocolate Day is celebrated every year on __________. |
| Answer» World Chocolate Day was celebrated all over the world on 7th July since 2009. Cocoa is obtained from the fruit of cocoa trees that are native to Central and South America. World Chocolate Day is celebrated by consuming chocolate and performing other fun activities. | |
| 289. |
On which date, the Global forgiveness day is observed? |
| Answer» in 1994 the Christian Embassy of Christ's Ambassador marked August 27th as the National Forgiveness day. Later, National Forgiveness Day was renamed as Global Forgiveness Day, and the date was also shifted from August 27th to July 7th. The main motto of Global forgiveness day is to forgive and to be forgiven. People use this opportunity to seek forgiveness for their mistakes and to main peace and harmony in the society. | |
| 290. |
The theme of 2018 World Population Day is; |
| Answer» World Population Day was established by the then-governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989. The theme of WPD 2018 is 'Family Planning is a Human Right'. This day seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. | |
| 291. |
The 37th Foundation Day of NABARD is celebrated on which date? |
| Answer» National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has completed 36 years of service to the nation and celebrated the 37th Foundation Day on 12th July. A national seminar on 'Collectivisation and Market linkages: Farmers Producers Organizations' was organized in Mumbai. The Bank has been entrusted with "matters concerning policy, planning and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India". | |
| 292. |
The theme of 2018 World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) is; |
| Answer» The World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) is observed every year on July 15 to call for increased prospects for youth to gain access to quality training and skills development. The purpose of the day is to spread awareness on the importance of youth developing skill development. The 2018 theme is "Improving the image of TVET (Technical & Vocational Education and Training)". | |
| 293. |
Nelson Mandela International Day observed internationally on which date? |
| Answer» Nelson Mandela International Day 2018 is observed internationally on 18th July. This year marks 100 years since the birth of Nelson Mandela (18 July 1918). The Nelson Mandela Foundation is dedicating this year's Mandela Day to 'Action Against Poverty', honouring Nelson Mandela's leadership and devotion to fighting poverty and promoting social justice for all. | |
| 294. |
On which date, the Earth Overshoot Day was observed? |
| Answer» Earth Overshoot Day 2018 was observed on Aug 1st. Earth Overshoot Day is an initiative of Global Footprint Network. Global Footprint Network is an international research organization that is changing how the world measures and manages its natural resources. The date of Earth Overshoot Day is calculated from data of Global Footprint Network. Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when we all have consumed more from nature than our planet can renew in the entire year. | |
| 295. |
The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a contest named - " #Childline1098" to mark this day; |
| Answer» To mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a contest named - " #Childline1098". To invite people to share images of the Childline 1098 logo that they can spot and send it with a tagline. This is a part of the steps taken to address trafficking and sexual abuse of children. | |
| 296. |
Which month was declared as the National Nutrition Month every year by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. |
| Answer» Ministry of Women and Child Development had organized the 2nd meeting of National Council on India's Nutrition Challenges under POSHAN Abhiyaan in New Dehli under the Chairmanship of Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar, NITI Aayog. It was declared that the month of September will be celebrated as National Nutrition Month every year. During the meeting in-principle approval of the guidelines for construction of Anganwadi centres in urban areas/slums under Anganwadi services was also given. | |
| 297. |
The 19th Kargil Vijay Diwas 2018 has celebrated on __________. |
| Answer» The Kargil Vijay Diwas (KVD) is celebrated every year on July 26 to commemorate India's emphatic victory against Pakistan. The day is named after the success of Operation Vijay. On this day, 26 July 1999, India successfully took command of the high outposts which had been lost to Pakistani intruders. The celebrations of the 19th KVD 2018 has started at Drass War Memorial in Jammu and Kashmir on July 24 and will continue till July 26. It remembers the supreme sacrifice of 500 war heroes who laid down their lives and those who are still alive. | |
| 298. |
World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on which date? |
| Answer» July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day 2018, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness of the disease and focus on how it can be treated, and eliminated. Hepatitis B and C are chronic infections that may not show symptoms for a long period, sometimes years or decades. At least 60% of liver cancer cases are due to late testing and treatment of viral hepatitis B and C. Low coverage of testing and treatment is the most important gap to be addressed in order to achieve the global elimination goals by 2030. WHO will focus on the theme: "Test. Treat. Hepatitis" for World Hepatitis Day 2018 events. | |
| 299. |
On which date, the International Tiger Day was observed? |
| Answer» International Tiger Day is being celebrated every year on 29 July to raise awareness about tiger conservation. In Madhya Pradesh, State Tiger Foundation Society of Forest Department has organized wall painting competition in 6 cities to raise awareness and support for tiger conservation. As per latest tiger counting (in 2014), Madhya Pradesh has 308 big cats. India's track record with tiger populations has been encouraging. India is home to 70% of tigers in the world. | |
| 300. |
The theme of World Day against Trafficking in Persons is; |
| Answer» World Day against Trafficking in Persons was observed all over the world on 30th July of every year. This day is observed to create awareness about the condition of victims of human trafficking and for promotion and protection of their rights. 'Responding to the trafficking of children and young people' has been declared as theme for World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2018 by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). This theme focuses on issues faced by trafficked children and action required to protect and provide justice for child victims. | |