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What is the theme for World AIDS Day 2024?

  • Rock the Ribbon
  • Universal Access and Human Rights
  • Take the Rights Path: My health, my right! (correct)
  • End inequalities. End AIDS

In which city did an industrial accident occur in 1984 that is commemorated by National Pollution Control Day?

  • Mumbai
  • Delhi
  • Chennai
  • Bhopal (correct)

What is the goal of the legally binding protocol adopted by the ILO related to the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery?

  • To ensure fair wages for all workers.
  • To end child labor by 2030.
  • To set new international trade standards.
  • To strengthen global efforts to eliminate forced labor. (correct)

Which Indian company launched World Computer Literacy Day, and in what year?

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Which UN body proclaimed the International Day of People with Disability?

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What is the theme for Indian Navy Day 2024?

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Who initiated World Wildlife Conservation Day?

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Whose birthday is honored by World Soil Day?

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The 1971 Indo-Pakistan war is commemorated by which event on Indian Navy Day?

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What is the theme for International Day of Banks 2024?

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Who established International Cheetah Day, and why was December 4 chosen?

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In what year was the idea for Armed Forces Flag Day first decided?

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Which organization established December 7 as International Civil Aviation Day?

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What is the theme for Human Rights Day 2024?

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What innovation was Alfred Nobel known for?

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Which entity created UNICEF, and for what initial purpose?

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Which UN body declared the International Year of Mountains?

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Who established the first healthcare system?

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Which country hoisted its independent flag on March 23 that connects to Vijay Diwas?

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What is commemorated on Kisan Diwas?

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What act, associated with National Consumer Rights Day, gave consumer rights serious consideration?

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On what principle is Good Governance Day based?

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What is the purpose of the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness?

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With which event will the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav 2024 commence?

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Which commission has India been reelected to for the 2025-2026 term?

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The Permanent Mission of India to the UN made an announcement via which platform?

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Which key areas are the focus of Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0?

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What is the Amnesty Scheme 2024, by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), related to?

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Why is Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) successful in Jammu and Kashmir?

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Which of the following is the objective of Visa with Co-branded Credit Cards in India?

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What is the main aim in the Lok Sabha of the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024?

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What is the primary goal of Rajya Sabha with the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024?

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According to MoS Shripad Naik, what is the objective of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

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In which region of India are the Natural Rubber (NR) plantations being promoted by the INROAD project?

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What is the Hornbill Festival's emphasis?

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The consideration of the 'Boilers Bill, 2024' was passed in which place?

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What's the purpose of the National Legal Metrology Portal?

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Which tool was introduced to revolutionize India's Public Distribution System?

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What is the Rajya Sabha replacing the Aircraft Act, 1934 with?

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Flashcards

World AIDS Day

Celebrated on December 1st each year.

National Pollution Control Day

Observed on December 2nd each year.

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Observed on December 2nd each year.

World Computer Literacy Day

Observed on December 2nd each year.

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Observed on December 3rd each year.

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Indian Navy Day

Observed on December 4th each year.

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World Wildlife Conservation Day

Observed annually on December 4.

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World Soil Day

Celebrated annually on December 5

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International Day of Banks

Observed annually on December 4.

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International Cheetah Day

Observed annually on December 4

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Armed Forces Flag Day

Observed on 7th of December

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International Civil Aviation Day

Observed on 7th of December

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International Anti-Corruption Day

Observed on the 9th of December 2024.

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Human Rights Day

Observed on the 10th of December 2024

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Nobel Prize Day

Observed on the 10th of December 2024.

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UNICEF Foundation Day

Observed on the 11th of December 2024.

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International Mountain Day

Observed on the 11th of December 2024.

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Universal Health Coverage Day

Observed on the 12th of December 2024.

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International Day of Neutrality

Celebrated annually on December 12

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National Energy Conservation Day

Observed on the 14th of December 2024.

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Vijay Diwas

Observed on the 16th of December 2024.

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International Migrants Day

Observed on the 18th of December 2024.

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Minorities Rights Day in India

Observed on the 18th of December 2024.

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Pensioners Day

Observed annually on 17th December.

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International Human Solidarity Day

Observed on the 20th of December 2024.

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National Mathematics Day

Observed on the 22nd of December 2024.

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Kisan Diwas

Observed on the 23rd of December 2024.

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National Consumer Rights Day

Observed on the 24th of December 2024.

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Good Governance Day

Observed on the 25th of December 2024.

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International Day of Epidemic Preparedness

Observed annually on December 27.

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eMaap Portal

A legal database for metrology

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Anna Chakra and SCAN

A system to optimise food distribution

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AMRUT Mission.

Urban transformation mission

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Amnesty Scheme.

Voluntary disclosure.

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Prime Minister Internship Scheme

A youth-oriented launch.

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Ladki Bahin Yojana

Involves transfer systems for women.

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FLPR

involves labour participation for women

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PMGSY

Involves rural connectivity.

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Brain Rot

Excessive low quality content.

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FSSAI

Packaged water standards classified.

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Coastal Shipping Bill.

Indigenous domestic companies.

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Study Notes

Important Days

  • World AIDS Day 2024 occurs December 1, with the theme "Take the Rights Path: My health, my right!"
  • It was first held in 1998
  • The World AIDS Campaign was registered as a nonprofit in the Netherlands in 2004
  • National Pollution Control Day 2024 is on December 2.
  • Awareness about preventing pollution that harms Earth is promoted
  • The Bhopal industrial disaster of 1984, which caused thousands to die, is remembered.
  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2024 is on December 2.
  • The International Labor Organization (ILO) estimates 40 million victims of modern slavery.
  • ILO adopted a binding protocol to eliminate forced labor in November 2016.
  • A U.N. Working Group submitted a report that proposed the date for consideration as World Day for the Abolition of Slavery in 1985
  • World Computer Literacy Day 2024 is observed on December 2.
  • Launched in 2001 by an Indian company called N.I.I.T. to celebrate 20 years.
  • Rajendra Singh Pawar and Vijay K. Thadani founded N.I.I.T in 1981
  • It stands for National Institute of Information Technology and is a skills and talent development company.
  • International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 is on December 3.
  • The UN General Assembly decided in 1976 that the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will be observed since 1981.
  • The first Paralympic games were hosted in 1960
  • Since 1992, The International Day of People with Disability was proclaimed by United Nations
  • Indian Navy Day 2024 is observed on December 4.
  • The theme is Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenisation.
  • The Indian Navy was created by the East India Company in 1612
  • World Wildlife Conservation Day is on December 4, 2024
  • Annually observed on December 4 to promote awareness of conserving endangered flora and fauna.
  • Hillary Clinton proposed it on November 8, 2012, during the "Wildlife Trafficking and Conservation" event.
  • The theme for 2024: "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation"
  • World Soil Day is annually celebrated on December 5.
  • To highlight the importance of soil for life and address the challenges of soil degradation.
  • Initiated by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002
  • Officially recognized by UN in 2013
  • Honors King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand and his sustainable soil management advocacy on his birthday.
  • The Theme for 2024: "Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage"
  • The Indian Navy Day is celebrated every year on December 4, 2024
  • Indian Navy Day celebrates bold naval operations during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, especially the attack on Karachi
  • International Day of Banks is on December 4 to highlight banks' and financial institutions' role in sustainable development.
  • UN officially recognized the International Day of Banks was through resolution (74/245) on December 19, 2019.
  • The theme for 2024 is "Empowering Sustainable Development Through Finance."
  • International Cheetah Day is observed on December 4 to raise awareness about the plight of cheetahs, the fastest land animals
  • Established by the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) in 2024, an organization dedicated to cheetah preservation
  • Armed Forces Flag Day 2024 is observed on December 7
  • 1949 The idea of Armed Forces Flag Day observation every year was first decided
  • International Civil Aviation Day 2024 is observed on December 7.
  • The International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO established December 7 to celebrate civil aviation's impact.
  • The First International Civil Aviation Day was held in 1994
  • UN officially recognized it in 1996
  • International Anti-Corruption Day 2024 is observed on December 9.
  • Anti-Corruption has existed from time immemorial
  • Human Rights Day's first observation was started in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  • Nobel Prize Day 2024 is observed December 10
  • Alfred Nobel's father was an engineer
  • Nobel was interested in stabilizing nitroglycerin
  • Nobel died on December 10, 1896, in Sanremo, Italy
  • UNICEF Foundation Day 2024 observed during December 11
  • UNICEF was created by the U.N. Relief Rehabilitation Administration in 1946.
  • International Mountain Day during Dec 11 annually
  • The UN establishes December 11 as International Mountain Day each year for the protection and sustainability of mountains
  • Universal Health Coverage Day 2024 is observed December 12
  • "Health: It's on the government” is this year's theme
  • Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, a German introduced The first healthcare system in 1883
  • December 12 annually is International Day of Neutrality dedicated Promoting global peace
  • Neutrality’s theme: “Promoting neutrality as an instrument of preventive diplomacy.”
  • National Energy Conservation Day 2024, during Dec 14 to make awareness conservation
  • National Energy been running conservation since 1991
  • Dec 16 is Vijay Diwas
  • India victory "Operation Vijay" remember for Pakisan
  • International Migrant Day will held in 18th Dec make aware migration policy
  • Minorities Right Days in India observed during 18 Dec 2024
  • The United Nations first observed the day in 1992
  • established, 1992 NCM through India national
  • Pensioners Day: A Tribute to D.S. Nakara and the Struggle for Pension Rights observed annually on 17th December
  • landmark Supreme Court judgment of secured and official
  • interday observed on 20 Dec
  • national Mathematic Day, which observed on 22 Dec, whose theme is bridge
  • December 23 Kisan Diwas Anniversary fifth India, and Singh, birth Indian commemorate
  • India's 1986 Consumer protection Act passed to consider
  • The Rights Act and 2019 significations open procedures to all protection
  • Good Governance Day 2024 will held in Dec 25th, with PM Vajpayee, civilian greatest honour
  • International Day to annually remind Epidemic on infection to health
  • UN established by on 7 Decl, to general

National News

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  • India has Peacebuilding to confirm term, commitment active
  • X media social Nations India's UN statement. India establishment PBC’s participant Active
  • Oct, 2021 to help rejuvenation projects, 2 expansion and self water cities
  • Sans penalty Fund Sans Provident to penalty delay allow, approved
  • PM Delays centre launches Delays New
  • for Welfare: Allocate transfer wealth budget in transfers and billion
  • India effort to improve FLPR working and working
  • Sadak in the projects, project
  • global Bengaluru’ posed and industry

Important Points to Note:

  • Indian Navy Day is celebrated on December 4th each year.
  • The International Day of Banks is observed to highlight the essential role of banks on December 4.
  • December 4th is International Cheetah Day
  • Armed Forces Flag Day: 7th December
  • International Anti Corruption Day: 9th December
  • Human Rights Day will December 10

Other

Prime Minister to inaugurate 'Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav' to showcase eight northeastern States

  • reflect growth and festival
  • released been experience cooperation

Governor is Jagdeeo Gankmar in of India

  • and for is a taxes December 4
  • for it will
  • is is in India.
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