Important Days

Question: On which date Vijay Diwas was celebrated?
[A].

December 13

[B].

December 14

[C].

December 15

[D].

December 16

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

The nation celebrated Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971 war – the war for the Independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan. The day marks the end of Bangladesh Liberation War, when the chief of the Pakistani forces, General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, along with 93 thousand troops, had surrendered unconditionally to the allied forces consisting of Indian Army and Mukti Bahini, led by Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora in Dhaka. A 72-member delegation of war veterans and Mukti Jodhas, led by parliamentarian Ms. Quazi Rosy from Bangladesh are taking part in Vijay Diwas celebrations.

Question: On which date, International Day of Neutrality observed?
[A].

December 11

[B].

December 12

[C].

December 13

[D].

December 14

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

December 12 is seen as International Day of Neutrality after its adoption by United Nations General Assembly in the 69th plenary meeting. It is celebrated by United Nations to ensure neutrality among nations and abstention of a state from all participation in a war. It is aimed at promoting the use of preventive diplomacy, and enhancing public awareness of the value of neutrality in international relations.

Question: International Mountain Day is observed on 11 December, The theme for 2018 IMD is;
[A].

Managing Fragile Ecosystems: Sustainable Mountain Development

[B].

Managing Mountain Biodiversity for Better Lives

[C].

Mountain minorities and indigenous peoples

[D].

Mountains Matter

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

International Mountain Day is held every year on 11 December, which was established by the UN General Assembly in 2003 to encourage sustainable development in mountains. The theme for 2018 IMD is “Mountains Matter”.

Question: International Anti-Corruption Day celebrated on which date?
[A].

December 7th

[B].

December 8th

[C].

December 9th

[D].

December 10th

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Sixteenth International Anti-Corruption Day celebrated on December 9, 2018. The day has been celebrated since the passage of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on 31 October 2003 to raise public awareness for anti-corruption. UN along with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) organized a global campaign called- “Corruption: An impediment to Sustainable Development Goals”- for spreading the awareness on corruption.

Question: On which date, Armed Forces Flag Day is observed?
[A].

4th december

[B].

5th December

[C].

6th December

[D].

7th December

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

07 December is observed as Armed Forces Flag Day throughout India to honour the martyrs as well as men and women in uniform, who valiantly fight on our borders to safeguard the country’s honour. The ‘Armed forces Flag Day Fund’ (AFFDF) has been constituted by the Government of India for the welfare and rehabilitation of the Ex-Servicemen (ESM) community. The fund collection throughout the country is managed by local arms of the Kendriya Sainik Board, which is part of the Ministry of Defence.

Question: International Volunteer Day (IVD) is observed every year on 5 December. The theme of 2018 IVD is;
[A].

Young. Global. Active

[B].

Volunteers build Resilient Communities

[C].

Make change happen, volunteer

[D].

Celebrate volunteering

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

International Volunteer Day (IVD) is observed every year on 5 December. It is an international observance mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985. The theme for IVD 2018 is ‘Volunteers build Resilient Communities’. IVD is a chance for individual volunteers, communities and organisations to promote their contributions to development at the local, national and international levels.

Question: International Day of Persons with Disabilities was observed on which date?
[A].

6th December

[B].

5th December

[C].

4th December

[D].

3rd December

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

December 3 is observed as United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities or World Disability Day.The theme for this year is “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”. This theme focuses on the empowering persons with disabilities for the inclusive, equitable and sustainable development envisaged in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.Estimated one billion people living with disabilities worldwide. Since 1992 December 03 is celebrated as United Nations international Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Question: World Soil Day is celebrated annually on the 5th of December. The theme of this year is;
[A].

Soils, a solid ground for life

[B].

Soil day for future life

[C].

Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground

[D].

StopSoilPollution

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

World Soil Day is celebrated annually on the 5th of December at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome, the regional offices and through national and local events. #StopSoilPollution is the objective of this World Soil Day on 5 December and throughout the year.