General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023-11th April

Q1. Every year on April 7th, the World Health Day is celebrated to bring global attention to a specific health issue that impacts people worldwide. What is the theme of World Health Day 2023?
(a) Our Life, Our Responsibility
(b) Health For All
(c) It’s time to buld a fairer, healthier world
(d) Support nurses and midwives
(e) None of the above

Q2. The Government of India organises the Prevention of Blindness Week between which days in the month of April every year to raise awareness about the causes and prevention of blindness?
(a) April 3-8
(b) April 2-9
(c) April 1-8
(d) April 1-7
(e) None of the above

Q3. Odisha Day or Utkal Divas is a significant day for the people of Odisha, India as it marks the formation of the state. On which day Odisha Day or Utkal Divas is celebrated?
(a) 1st April
(b) 4th April
(c) 5th April
(d) 2nd April
(e) None of the above

Q4. The 2023 global theme for the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is “Scoring for People and the Planet.” On which day International Day of Sports for Development and Peace is observed?
(a) 3 April
(b) 6 April
(c) 5 April
(d) 7 April
(e) None of the above

Q5. World Autism Awareness Day 2023’s topic this year is “Contribution of Autistic Individuals at Home, at Work, in the Arts, and Policymaking.” On which day World Autism Awareness Day is observed?
(a) April 1
(b) April 3
(c) April 2
(d) April 4
(e) None of the above

Q6. World Oral Health Day is observed globally every year on which of the day with the primary objective of increasing awareness about the significance of oral health?
(a) March 8
(b) March 11
(c) March 30
(d) March 20
(e) None of the above

Q7. World Water Day is observed on which of the following day each year to emphasize the significance of water and to create awareness about the global water crisis?
(a) March 19
(b) March 22
(c) March 12
(d) March 7
(e) None of the above

Q8. World Tuberculosis Day is observed on March 24th every year to raise awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease. What is the theme of World TB Day 2023?
(a) The Clock is Ticking
(b) Invest to End TB. Saves Lives
(c) Yes! We can end TB!
(d) It’s time to end TB!
(e) None of the above

Q9. Conscience is the ability of a person to distinguish between what’s right and what’s wrong. International Conscience Day is celebrated on which of the day to promote peace?
(a) April 3
(b) April 4
(c) April 6
(d) April 5
(e) None of the above

Q10. The world observes the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action with the aim of creating awareness about the dangers of explosive mines and generating support for efforts aimed at eliminating them on which of the day?
(a) 2 April
(b) 5 April
(c) 3 April
(d) 4 April
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans(b)
Sol. The World Health Day 2023 has adopted the theme “Health For All” with the objective of reflecting on the accomplishments of public health in enhancing people’s quality of life over the past seven decades.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of WHO. Each year, the WHO chooses a theme for the World Health Day, and various activities and events are organized to promote awareness of the issue.

S2. Ans (d)
Sol. The Government of India organises the Prevention of Blindness Week from April 1-7 every year to raise awareness about the causes and prevention of blindness.
The annual event aims to support individuals with visual impairments, and to promote access to eye care services. The Government of India organises several events to highlight many factors that cause blindness.

S3. Ans(a)
Sol. Odisha Day or Utkal Divas is a significant day for the people of Odisha, India as it marks the formation of the state on April 1, 1936.
Odisha, also known as the Land of Lord Jagannath, is famous for its scenic seas and ancient temples, such as the Jagannath Puri Temple and the Sun Temple of Konark, which attract tourists. This year, on April 1, Odisha will celebrate its 88th foundation day.

S4.Ans (b)
Sol. On April 6, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is celebrated to acknowledge the significance of sports and physical activity in our personal lives and communities worldwide.
Sports play a crucial role in our society by keeping us physically active, promoting competition, and improving our overall fitness.

S5. Ans(c)
Sol. Autism Speaks, an organization that advocates for individuals with autism, observes World Autism Month every April, starting with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd.
This year marks the 16th anniversary of the day, which is recognized by the United Nations and aims to promote awareness and advocacy for the rights of people with autism. Autism is a condition that usually begins during childhood and can continue into adulthood.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. World Oral Health Day is observed globally every year on March 20, with the primary objective of increasing awareness about the significance of oral health.

S7. Ans(b)
Sol. World Water Day is observed on March 22 each year to emphasize the significance of water and to create awareness about the global water crisis.

S8. Ans(c)
Sol. The theme for this year’s World Tuberculosis Day is “Yes! We can end TB!” and it focuses on urging leaders from around the world to take action to stop the TB epidemic.

S9. Ans(d)
Sol. International Conscience Day is celebrated on April 5 to promote peace.
The ability guides the person to be compassionate, and be thoughtful of one’s actions. Conscience allows people to have a moral backbone and to protect those who are weak.
S10. Ans(d)
Sol. Every year on April 4, the world observes the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, with the aim of creating awareness about the dangers of explosive mines and generating support for efforts aimed at eliminating them.
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) has selected the theme “Mine Action Cannot Wait” for this year’s campaign, which seeks to draw attention to the long-standing issues caused by explosive mines in countries like Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.