31. When is the ‘National Startup Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] January 6
[B] January 16
[C] January 26
[D] February 6
Answer: B [January 16]
Notes:
The ‘National start-up Day’ is observed every year on January 16, to promote the startup culture at the grassroots level.
To celebrate National Startup Day and the Indian startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is organizing the Startup India Innovation Week.
32. National Tourism Day 2023 is celebrated in which state?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Kerala
[C] Sikkim
[D] Telangana
Answer: D [Telangana]
Notes:
National Tourism Day is celebrated across the country on January 25 every year. The Ministry of Tourism observes National Tourism Day to spread awareness about the importance of tourism and its impact on the economy.
This year National Tourism Day is celebrated in the village of Pochampally of Telangana.
33. When is the ‘International Customs Day 2023’ observed?
[A] January 25
[B] January 26
[C] January 27
[D] January 30
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Correct Answer: B [January 26]
Notes:
India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) celebrate International Customs Day, 2023.
The theme for this year, as given by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) was “Nurturing the Next Generation: Promoting a Culture of Knowledge-sharing and Professional Pride in Customs”.
34. ‘World Interfaith Harmony Week’ is being observed in which month?
[A] January
[B] February
[C] March
[D] April
Answer: B [February]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated the first seven days of February as World Interfaith Harmony Week in 2010.
The idea of World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed at the United Nations in 2010 by Jordan’s King Abdullah II. UNGA encourages all countries to voluntarily disseminate the message of interfaith tolerance and goodwill in accordance with their religious traditions.
35. When is the ‘International Day of Human Fraternity’ observed?
[A] February 2
[B] February 4
[C] February 6
[D] February 8
Answer: B [February 4]
Notes:
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 4 February as the International Day of Human Fraternity in 2020.
It celebrates the values of compassion, religious understanding, and mutual respect. On the occasion, the UN chief called for renewed commitment to form an ‘alliance of peace’ amid a surge in hate speech, sectarianism and strife.
36. What is the theme of the ‘World Pulses Day’ 2023?
[A] Pulses for a Sustainable Future
[B] Pulses for Malnutrition
[C] Pulses for a Healthier Future
[D] Pulses for a Scalable Future
Answer: A [Pulses for a Sustainable Future]
Notes:
‘World Pulses Day’ is observed on February 10 to raise global awareness about the importance of pulses as a stable global food source that delivers nutritional and environmental security across the world.
The theme for World Pulses Day 2023 is ‘Pulses for a Sustainable Future’.
37. ‘Defender of the Fatherland Day’ is predominantly celebrated in which region?
[A] North America
[B] Africa
[C] Central Asia
[D] Oceania
Answer: C [Central Asia]
Notes:
Defender of the Fatherland Day is celebrated in Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Belarus.
Except for Kazakhstan, other countries observe this day on February 23. Kazakhstan observes this day on May 7. Ukraine abolished this holiday in 1992. Defender of the Fatherland Day is observed since 1919 to commemorate the first mass draft into the Red Army during the Russian Civil War. It is now a state holiday in Russia.
38. What is the theme of the ‘International Day of Forests 2023’?
[A] Forests and health
[B] Forests and Climate Change
[C] Forests and Global Warming
[D] Forests are Friends
Answer: A [Forests and health]
Notes:
International Day of Forests is observed every year on March 21. The theme for 2023 is “forests and health”.
It highlights the ecosystem services provided by forests like purification of water and air, carbon capture to fight climate change, and supply of life-saving medicines.
39. What is the theme of ‘World Happiness Day 2023’?
[A] Happiness is the Key
[B] Be Mindful. Be Grateful. Be Kind
[C] Hello Happiness
[D] Give and Get
Answer: B [Be Mindful. Be Grateful. Be Kind]
Notes:
On 20th March every year, the world celebrates World Happiness Day led by the United Nations.
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network releases an annual report named World Happiness Report. According to the report, ‘life evaluations have continued to be remarkably resilient’. The theme of this year’s International Day of Happiness is ‘Be Mindful. Be Grateful. Be Kind’.