1. When is the World Wildlife Day observed in India?
a. 20 May
b. 21 May
c. 22 May
d. 23 May
S-a
EXPLANATION-
• On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3 March – the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973 – as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants.
• The UNGA resolution also designated the CITES Secretariat as the facilitator for the global observance of this special day for wildlife on the UN calendar.
• World Wildlife Day has now become the most important global annual event dedicated to wildlife.
• The theme of World Wildlife Day 2020 is “Sustaining all life on Earth".
• The year 2020 is also known as a "biodiversity super year" and will host various major global events that focus on biodiversity at the forefront of the global sustainable development agenda.
2. When is the World Bee Day observed?
a. 20 May
b. 22 May
c. 24 May
d. 25 May
S-a
EXPLANATION-
• To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day.
• The goal is to strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators, which would significantly contribute to solving problems related to the global food supply and eliminate hunger in developing countries.
• It marks the birthday anniversary of beekeeping pioneer Anton Janša.
• Due to COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual event held under the theme “Bee Engaged”.
3. Ratnakar Matkari dies at the age of 81. Who has he?
a. Writer
b. Singer
c. Dancer
d. Economist
S-a
EXPLANATION-
• Veteran Marathi writer and playwright Ratnakar Matkari passed away at the age of 81.
• Considered a pioneer of the children's drama movement in Marathi. Matkari had tested coronavirus positive last week, the official said.
• From story books for kids to plays, his work in Marathi literature was phenomenal.
4. Who among the following won Alexander Dalrymple Award 2019?
a. Vinay Badhwar
b. Vineet Badhwar
c. Vishal Badhwar
d. Vijay Badhwar
S-a
EXPLANATION-
• India’s Chief Hydrographer of Indian Naval Hydrographic, Vice Admiral Vinay Badhwar has been awarded the Alexander Dalrymple Award 2019.
• This award is given to him for his outstanding contribution to Indian hydrography and across the broader Indian Ocean region. The award was presented by the UK Ministry of Defence.
• The recipients of the award are selected by the chief Committee of the UK Hydrographic Office(UKHO) for his or her efforts in raising the standards of hydrography, cartography and navigation around the world.
5. The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Extension of Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) up to which year?
a. 2023
b. 2021
c. 2022
d. 2024
S-a
EXPLANATION-
• The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Extension of Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) up to 31st March 2023 and other changes for the welfare of and to enable old age income security for Senior Citizens.
• The government has fixed its annual rate of return at 7.4% for financial year 2020-21.
