General Awareness Quiz for Bank Mains Exams 2023 -15th May

Q1. On which day world celebrates International Labour Day to society, emphasizing the importance of work and the strides made by the labour movement?
(a) 1st May
(b) 3rd May
(c) 2nd May
(d) 4th May
(e) None of the above

Q2. The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has designated “Asthma Care for All” as the theme for the 2023 World Asthma Day. On which of the day World Asthma Day is observed every year to increase awareness and encourage better management and care of asthma on a global scale?
(a) Third Friday of May
(b) Last Sunday of May
(c) First Tuesday of May
(d) Fourth Monday of May
(e) None of the above

Q3. International Firefighters Day is a day dedicated to recognizing and honouring the brave individuals who put their lives on the line every day to save others. On which day International Firefighters day is observed?
(a) 2nd May
(b) 4th May
(c) 6th May
(d) 5th May
(e) None of the above

Q4. The theme for International Thalassaemia Day 2023 is “Strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassaemia Care Gap.” On which day World Thalassaemia Day is observed to raise awareness about a genetic disorder called Thalassaemia?
(a) 5 May
(b) 8 May
(c) 6 May
(d) 7 May
(e) None of the above

Q5. The theme of World Red Cross Day for 2023 is “Everything we do comes from the heart.” On which day World Red Cross Day is observed?
(a) 8th May
(b) 20th May
(c) 1st May
(d) 15th May
(e) None of the above

Q6. World Press Freedom Day focuses 2023 theme is “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for All Other Human Rights,”. On which day World Press Freedom Day is observed?
(a) 3 May
(b) 6 May
(c) 2 May
(d) 4 May
(e) None of the above

Q7. World Portuguese Language Day 2023 observed on 5th May. In which year UNESCO designated to observe 5th May as World Portuguese Language Day?
(a) 2022
(b) 2015
(c) 2009
(d) 2019
(e) None of the above

Q8. World Tuna Day 2023: World Tuna Day is observed on which of the day every year to raise awareness about the importance of tuna fish and promote sustainable fishing practices?
(a) May 1
(b) May 3
(c) May 2
(d) May 4
(e) None of the above

Q9. On which day Coal Miners Day is celebrated to acknowledge and appreciate the hard work and noteworthy contributions of coal miners in the extraction of coal?
(a) 4th May
(b) 2nd May
(c) 3rd May
(d) 6th May
(e) None of the above

Q10. World Athletics Day, established by the International Amateur Athletic Federation, is celebrated to promote sports and exercise as a means of preventing diseases and maintaining good health. On which day World Athletics Day is celebrated?
(a) May 4th
(b) May 6th
(c) May 5th
(d) May 7th
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans(a)
Sol. May 1st is a globally recognized holiday that acknowledges the accomplishments of the labour movement. It is commonly referred to as International Worker’s Day or May Day, and is commemorated with a public holiday across more than 80 countries.

The celebration, known as Labour Day in several nations, honors the contributions of working individuals to society, emphasizing the importance of work and the strides made by the labour movement.

S2. Ans (c)
Sol. World Asthma Day is a yearly event that takes place on the first Tuesday of May. Its aim is to increase awareness and encourage better management and care of asthma on a global scale.

The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) has designated “Asthma Care for All” as the theme for the 2023 World Asthma Day.

S3. Ans(b)
Sol. On May 4th each year, we have the opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation for their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe from fires and other hazards.

International Firefighters Day is a day dedicated to recognizing and honouring the brave individuals who put their lives on the line every day to save others.

S4.Ans (b)
Sol. May 8 marks World Thalassaemia Day, which is a special day dedicated to raising awareness about a genetic disorder called Thalassaemia. This disorder causes the body to produce insufficient amounts of haemoglobin, which is essential for carrying oxygen in the blood.
The aim of World Thalassaemia Day is to increase understanding and knowledge about this blood disorder and show support for those who live with it. The theme for this year’s International Thalassaemia Day is “Strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassaemia Care Gap.”

S5. Ans(a)
Sol. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated annually on May 8th to honor the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, who founded the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and was the first person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a worldwide humanitarian network that operates in almost every country across the globe.

S6. Ans(a)
Sol. Every year on May 3, we observe World Press Freedom Day to increase understanding about the significance of a press that is free and not influenced by external forces.

This year’s World Press Freedom Day focuses on the theme of “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for All Other Human Rights,” which emphasizes the critical role of freedom of expression in safeguarding and promoting other human rights.

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. The 40th session of UNESCO’s General Conference, in 2019, designated May 5th as “World Portuguese Language Day,” in honor of the Portuguese language and Lusophone cultures.
The Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP), an intergovernmental organization that includes countries where Portuguese is spoken, established this date in 2009, and has been in official partnership with UNESCO since 2000.
S8. Ans(c)
Sol. World Tuna Day 2023: World Tuna Day is observed on May 2nd every year to raise awareness about the importance of tuna fish and promote sustainable fishing practices.

Tuna is a popular fish species that is widely consumed around the world, and it plays a crucial role in the marine ecosystem.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. Every year on May 4th, Coal Miners Day is celebrated to acknowledge and appreciate the hard work and noteworthy contributions of coal miners in the extraction of coal.

Coal is a crucial fossil fuel that is extensively used for a variety of purposes, such as power generation and industrial production, particularly in the manufacturing of steel and cement.

S10. Ans(d)
Sol. World Athletics Day, established by the International Amateur Athletic Federation, is celebrated on May 7th each year. The aim of this day is to promote sports and exercise as a means of preventing diseases and maintaining good health.

The focus is on encouraging people to participate in athletics and other fitness activities to keep themselves healthy.