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471.

The 2017 Infantry Day is celebrated on which date in India?

Answer: C

Infantry Day is celebrated on 27 October.

On that date in 1947 the first Sikh Regiment was airlifted to Srinagar to halt the tribal invasion of Kashmir - the first Indian Army operation after independence, mounted within hours of the Instrument of Accession.

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472.

The World Environment Day is celebrated on

Answer: B

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June.

The date marks the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment in 1972. Each year a different country hosts it under a chosen theme.

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473.

World Health Day is celebrated every year on:

Answer: B

7 April is World Health Day.

It marks the founding of the World Health Organization on that date in 1948, and has been observed since 1950. Each year takes a health theme of global concern.

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476.

On which date, the National Voters’ Day (NVD) is celebrated in India?

Answer: D

National Voters' Day is celebrated in India on 25 January.

The Election Commission was founded on that date in 1950, and the day has been observed since 2011 to encourage young citizens to enrol and vote.

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477.

Which among the following observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 at the Stockholm Conference?

Answer: C

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June.

The date marks the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment in 1972. Each year a different country hosts it under a chosen theme.

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478.

In a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of brotherhood and peace, the UN General Assembly declared his birth anniversary, October 2, as the-

Answer: A

The UN declared 2 October the International Day of Non-Violence.

The General Assembly adopted the resolution in June 2007, on India's initiative and with 140 co-sponsors. The date is Gandhi's birthday, and the day is dedicated to disseminating the message of non-violence through education and public awareness.

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Answer: D

2001 was the International Year of Volunteers.

It recognised the contribution of volunteer work, which is estimated to be worth a substantial share of GDP in many countries, and promoted its recognition, facilitation, networking and promotion.

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480.

Minorities Rights Day is observed in India on-

Answer: B

Minorities Rights Day is observed in India on 18 December.

The date marks the UN's adoption in 1992 of the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities. India's National Commission for Minorities observes it.

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