Days, Dates and Books Quizzes - Current Affair MCQs

Ans: D - Odisha

• Odisha Foundation Day is celebrated every year on 1 April.
• It is also called Utkal Divas.
• Utkal Diwas is celebrated as the day when the state of Odisha got a separate political identity.
• The state of Odisha was established on 1 April 1936.

• Theme of 2023 - 'Celebrating the Heritage of Oriya Culture and Heritage'

Ans: A - March 20

• International Happiness Day is celebrated every year on 20 March.
• The event was initiated by the United Nations in 2013 after Bhutan became a party to the National Happiness.
• Its purpose is to emphasize the importance of happiness and overall well-being of individuals.

• Theme of 2023 - 'Be mindful, be grateful, be kind'

Ans: D - March 4

• World Obesity Day is observed every year on 4 March.
• According to a new report by the World Obesity Federation on World Obesity Day, by the year 2035, half of the world's population may be obese.

• Theme of 2023 - 'Changing Perspectives: Let's Talk About Obesity'

Ans: D - March 4

• National Safety Day is observed every year on 4th March with the objective of promoting safe working environment and ensuring safety of people in all aspects.
• National Security Day was celebrated for the first time in 1971 to mark the establishment of the National Security Council and to raise security awareness.

• Theme of 2023 - 'Our Mission – Zero Harm'

Ans: C - March 3

• Every year March 3 is celebrated as Wildlife Day to spread awareness about wildlife.
• World Wildlife Day was celebrated for the first time on 3 March 2014.
• This day is celebrated to spread awareness about the species of flora and fauna that are disappearing from all over the world.

• Theme of 2023 - 'Partnership for Wildlife Conservation'

Ans: B - Abhay Kumar

• Bihar Industries Minister Sameer Kumar Mahaseth has released a book titled 'The Book of Bihari Literature' edited by an Indian poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar during the Grand Trunk Road Initiatives 3.0 held in Bihar's Patna.

• Bihari literature is a vibrant collection of book writings—poems, essays, stories—that have flowed from the pen of great poets, thinkers and writers across the millennia who were born or lived in modern Bihar.

Ans: A - March 1

• Civil Accounts Day is observed on 1 March to mark the 47th Foundation Day of the Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS).
• The Indian Civil Accounts Service was formed in 1976.

• The Office of the Controller General of Accounts is the principal accounting advisor to the Government of India and oversees the country's payment and accounting system.

Ans: A - March 1

• World Civil Defense Day is celebrated every year on March 1.
• The day is specially celebrated to raise awareness and draw attention to the importance of civil defense and prevention from accidents or disaster situations.

• Theme of 2023 - 'Uniting the world's leading industry experts for the safety and security of future generations'