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Days and Years Questions and Answers

422.

The International Day of Families is observed on which date ?

Answer: D

Correct answer: 15th May

The UN proclaimed 15 May as the International Day of Families in 1993, reflecting the importance the international community attaches to families as the basic unit of society. It is unrelated to International Workers’ Day on 1 May.

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423.

Parakram Diwas is observed in India on the birth anniversary of which leader ?

Answer: D

Correct answer: Subhas Chandra Bose

Parakram Diwas, declared in 2021, is observed on 23 January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The name means Day of Valour, chosen to honour his leadership of the Indian National Army.

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425.

World Hearing Day is observed every year on ________.

Answer: B

Correct answer: 3rd March

The World Health Organization observes World Hearing Day on 3 March. The date is a visual pun on the shape of two ears, and the day promotes ear care and the prevention of avoidable hearing loss.

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426.

World Hypertension Day is observed every year on ________.

Answer: D

Correct answer: 17th May

World Hypertension Day falls on 17 May, led by the World Hypertension League. Its purpose is to push awareness of a condition often called the silent killer, since raised blood pressure usually produces no symptoms until damage is done.

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427.

World Malaria Day is observed on which date ?

Answer: C

Correct answer: 25th April

World Malaria Day was instituted by the World Health Assembly in 2007 and is observed on 25 April. It grew out of Africa Malaria Day, and marks progress in control while pressing for continued funding.

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428.

National Statistics Day is observed in India on which date ?

Answer: B

Correct answer: 29th June

National Statistics Day marks the birth anniversary of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, born 29 June 1893. It recognises his work in establishing the Indian Statistical Institute and designing the large-scale sample surveys on which Indian planning came to rest.

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429.

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on ________.

Answer: B

Correct answer: 11th February

The UN adopted 11 February for this day in 2015, to promote equal access for women and girls to careers in science and technology. It is separate from International Women’s Day on 8 March and from India’s National Science Day on 28 February.

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