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Question 41. International Literacy Day is observed on which one of the following days every year?
  1.    8 September
  2.    18 March
  3.    28 March
  4.    18 September
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 8 September
International Literacy Day is observed on 8 September across the globe to promote and support the development of literacy and skills, universal access to quality education, and learning opportunities throughout people's lives.
Question 42. The 'National Sports Day' is celebrated on which day?
  1.    29 September
  2.    14 November
  3.    29 August
  4.    29 July
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 29 August
The National Sports Day is celebrated on Dhyan Chand's birthday on 29 August to honour the hockey legend.
Question 43. When is International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, recognized by the UN observed?
  1.    11 December
  2.    29 November
  3.    3rd Sunday of November
  4.    9 August
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 29 November
The date of 29 November is observed as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People since 1978.
Question 44. When is World Development Information Day, recognized by the UN observed?
  1.    11 December
  2.    24 October
  3.    3rd Sunday of November
  4.    2nd Wednesday of October
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 24 October
The United Nations celebrates World Development Information Day every year on 24 October. The UN General Assembly in 1972 established the World Development Information Day to direct people's attention toward developmental problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them.
Question 45. When is International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, recognized by the UN observed?
  1.    11 December
  2.    26 June
  3.    3rd Sunday of November
  4.    9 August
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 26 June
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on 26 June with an aim to spread awareness about the global drug problem and eliminate drug misuse.
Question 46. Which one of the following is the theme of the World Blood Donor Day, 2018?
  1.    Blood connects us all
  2.    Be there for someone else. Give blood. Share life
  3.    Give blood. Give now. Give often
  4.    Thank you for saving my life
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Blood connects us all
The theme of World Blood Donor Day 2018 was "Blood connect us all" and the event was hosted by Greece.
Question 47. Which one of the following days is not observed in the month of October?
  1.    World Environment Day
  2.    International Day of Non-violence
  3.    Indian Air Force Day
  4.    U. N. Day
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Indian Air Force Day
World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June every year.
Question 48. What is the name of Child Rights Week from 16 November to 20 November, 2017?
  1.    Samarth, 2017
  2.    Samriddhi, 2017
  3.    Hausla, 2017
  4.    Hunar, 2017
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Hausla, 2017
The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development celebrated Child Rights Week (Hausla 2017) from 16 to 20 November, 2017.
Question 49. In a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's Philosophy of brotherhood and peace, the UN General Assembly declared his birth anniversary, October 2, as the
  1.    International Day of Non-Violence
  2.    International Day of Co-operation
  3.    International Day of Peace and Co-operation
  4.    International Day of Peace and Non-Violence
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> International Day of Non-Violence
In a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's Philosophy of brotherhood and peace, the UN General Assembly declared his birth anniversary, October 2, as the International Day of Non-Violence.
Question 50. United Nations Organization (U. N. O.) is celebrating 2016 as the -
  1.    International Co-operative Year
  2.    International Youth Year
  3.    International Bio-diversity Year
  4.    International Pulses Year
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> International Pulses Year
United Nations Organization (U. N. O.) is celebrating 2016 as the International Year of Pulses.

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