General Awareness Quiz for IBPS SO Prelims 2022- 19th December

Q1. Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day to raise awareness and to unite people worldwide in the fight against the global health issue of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. What is the theme of World AIDS Day 2022?
(a) Know Your Status
(b) Global solidarity, resilient services
(c) End inequalities. End AIDS
(d) Equalize
(e) None of the above

Q2. International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development is observed on which day ever year to recognize and promote the tireless work, not just of UN Volunteers, but of volunteers across the globe?
(a) December 5
(b) December 31
(c) December 12
(d) December 20
(e) None of the above

Q3. The theme of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, this year, is “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world“. On which day International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed every year?
(a) 19 December
(b) 12 December
(c) 3 December
(d) 24 December
(e) None of the above

Q4. The theme of International Civil Aviation Day will be: “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development”. On which day International Civil Aviation Day is observed globally for maintaining the international standards for aviation safety?
(a) December 23
(b) December 30
(c) December 17
(d) December 7
(e) None of the above

Q5. National Pollution Control Day is observed every year on which day in India to create awareness among people about the judicious use of industries to prevent uncalled-for industrial disasters?
(a) 18 December
(b) 27 December
(c) 2 December
(d) 8 December
(e) None of the above

Q6. The Border Security Force (BSF) comprises Indian armed personnel dedicated to protecting the sovereignty and integrity along the Indo-Bangladesh and the Indo-Pakistan borders. India celebrates the 58th BSF Raising Day on which day in 2022 year?
(a) 7th December
(b) 15th December
(c) 1st December
(d) 4th December
(e) None of the above

Q7. On which day Human Rights Day is celebrated across the world every year to celebrate and advocate for rights that cut across the distinctions of nationality, gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, religion, or any other status?
(a) December 24
(b) December 1
(c) December 22
(d) December 10
(e) None of the above

Q8. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the power ministry of India, launched the National Energy Conservation Awards in 1991 to recognise the contribution of industries and establishments in reducing energy consumption. On which day the National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated?
(a) 29th December
(b) 20th December
(c) 14th December
(d) 8th December
(e) None of the above

Q9. The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is celebrated on which day to remind us of the evils of enslavement, forced labour, child labour, and sexual exploitation and trafficking and to eliminate slavery practised in our time?
(a) December 2
(b) December 17
(c) December 22
(d) December 11
(e) None of the above

Q10. The theme for 2022 World Soil Day is ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Which day is celebrated annually as World Soil Day to highlight the importance of healthy soil and promote sustainable management of soil resources?
(a) December 28
(b) December 5
(c) December 19
(d) December 11
(e) None of the above

Solutions

S1. Ans(d)
Sol. The World AIDS Day theme for 2022 is “equalize”. According to UNAIDS, “The slogan is a call to action. It is a prompt for all of us to work for the proven practical actions needed to address inequalities and help end AIDS.

S2. Ans (a)
Sol. International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development is observed on December 5 ever year. The day is also referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD) to recognize and promote the tireless work, not just of UN Volunteers, but of volunteers across the globe.

S3. Ans(c)
Sol. December 3rd is celebrated as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, worldwide. The theme of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, this year, is “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world”.

S4.Ans (d)
Sol. On December 7, International Civil Aviation Day is observed globally. ICAO has decided that from now until 2023, the theme of International Civil Aviation Day will be: “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development”.

S5. Ans(c)
Sol. National Pollution Control Day is observed every year on 2 December in India. The day is recognized to commemorate the precious lives that were lost in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the greatest industrial disasters in the history of India.

S6. Ans(c)
Sol. India celebrates the 58th BSF Raising Day (1st December) in 2022. This is for the first time that the Raising Day Parade of India’s first line of defense is being held in Punjab and the second time outside the national capital.

S7. Ans(d)
Sol. Human Rights Day is celebrated across the world on December 10 every year. The campaign will be centred around the theme, “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All.”

S8. Ans(c)
Sol. The National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on 14th December. This day is celebrated to raise awareness regarding the conservation of energy as it is the best way to have a greener and brighter future.

S9. Ans(a)
Sol. The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is celebrated, each year, on December 2. The day is observed to remind us of the evils of enslavement, forced labour, child labour, and sexual exploitation and trafficking and to eliminate slavery practised in our time.

S10. Ans(b)
Sol. December 5 is celebrated annually as World Soil Day to highlight the importance of healthy soil and promote sustainable management of soil resources.