1. When is the World No Tobacco Day observed?
a. 1 June
b. 2 June
c. 31 May
d. 28 May
S-c
EXPLANATION-
• In 1987, the Member States of the World Health Organisation (WHO) created World No Tobacco Day to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes. This day is observed on 31 May.
• Theme for 2020-Protecting youth from industry manipulation and preventing them from tobacco and nicotine use
2. Which of the following years marked the 20th anniversary of the World Milk Day?
a. 2020
b. 2021
c. 2022
d. 2023
S-a
EXPLANATION-
• The day aims to celebrate the dairy sector and recognise the importance of milk as a global food. The day was founded by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation.
• This year marks the 20th anniversary of World Milk Day.
• This year’s theme is “20th Anniversary of World Milk Day”. To celebrate the day this year, an online Enjoy Dairy Rally was held from May 29 to May 31.
• The main focus of this rally was to encourage people to talk about the benefits of milk in terms of health, nutrition, affordability and accessibility.
3. What was the theme of the World Environment Day 2020?
a. Celebrate Biodiversity
b. Save Lives
c. Respect Lives
d. Understand lives and biodiversity
S-a
EXPLANATION-
• Theme for 2020-Celebrate Biodiversity
• World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5, annually to encourage awareness and environmental protection.
• The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment."
• The day is celebrated by engaging governments, businesses, celebrities and citizens to focus their efforts on a pressing environmental issue.
4. When did the Unlock 1.0 start in India?
a. 8 June 2020
b. 9 June 2020
c. 10 June 2020
d. 11 June 2020
S-a
5. Which of the following has released list titled ‘COVID Appropriate Behaviours’ for Unlock 1.0?
a. Union Health Ministry
b. Union Home Ministry
c. Union External Affairs Ministry
d. Union Finance Ministry
S-a
EXPLANATION-
• The Union Health Ministry released the list titled ‘COVID Appropriate Behaviours’ for Unlock 1.0
• It is a list of dos and dont’s people should follow.
• It emphasised on social distancing and to avoid spitting in public places along with a list of things.
