Days And Years - Study Mode
[#116] World day to combat desertification and drought is observed on -
Correct Answer
(A) 17 June
Explanation
Solution: The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a United Nations observance celebrated each year on 17 June. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the presence of desertification and drought, highlighting methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought. Each year's global celebration has a unique, novel emphasis that had not been developed previously.
[#117] When is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, recognized by the UN observed?
Correct Answer
(C) 17 October
Explanation
Solution: The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is an international observance celebrated each year on 17 October throughout the world.
[#118] World Human Rights Day is observed on :
Correct Answer
(B) 10 December
Explanation
Solution: Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
[#119] 22 February is celebrated as -
Correct Answer
(D) Thinking Day
Explanation
Solution: The World Thinking Day is celebrated every year around the world on 22 February by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides.
[#120] 28 February is celebrated as -
Correct Answer
(A) National Science Day
Explanation
Solution: National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28 February each year to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28 February 1928.