GK - Days and Events
41.
Last Sunday of January is observed internationally every year as
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World Leprosy Day is annually observed around the world on the last Sunday of January. The day was initiated in 1954 by French philanthropist and writer, Raoul Follereau, as a way to raise global awareness of this deadly ancient disease and call attention to the fact that it can be prevented, treated and cured.
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Option AExplanation :
World Leprosy Day is annually observed around the world on the last Sunday of January. The day was initiated in 1954 by French philanthropist and writer, Raoul Follereau, as a way to raise global awareness of this deadly ancient disease and call attention to the fact that it can be prevented, treated and cured.
42.
World Homeopathy Day is observed globally on
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April 10 is observed as the World Homeopathy Day, the birthday of Dr Samuel Hahnemann who discovered Homeopathy in 1796.
World Homeopathy Day aims to create better awareness about homoeopathy, improve its accessibility and to modernise the system of healing.
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Option DExplanation :
April 10 is observed as the World Homeopathy Day, the birthday of Dr Samuel Hahnemann who discovered Homeopathy in 1796.
World Homeopathy Day aims to create better awareness about homoeopathy, improve its accessibility and to modernise the system of healing.
43.
The International Day of Families is observed on
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The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year, to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting them.
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Option BExplanation :
The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year, to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting them.
44.
National Statistics day observed every year on
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Statistics Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Prof. P C Mahalanobis, on 29th June, in recognition of his invaluable contribution in establishing the National Statistical System.
The Government has been celebrating the Statistics Day, to popularize the use of Statistics in everyday life and sensitize the public as to how Statistics helps in shaping and framing policies. I
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Option CExplanation :
Statistics Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Prof. P C Mahalanobis, on 29th June, in recognition of his invaluable contribution in establishing the National Statistical System.
The Government has been celebrating the Statistics Day, to popularize the use of Statistics in everyday life and sensitize the public as to how Statistics helps in shaping and framing policies. I
45.
World Population day is observed on
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World Population day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989.
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Option CExplanation :
World Population day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989.
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