86. When is the ‘World Day against Child Labour’ celebrated?
(A) June 10
(B) June 12
(C) June 14
(D) June 15
Answer:
(B) June 12
Explanation:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labour, observed annually on June 12.
87. When is Civil Services Day celebrated in India?
(A) April 15
(B) April 21
(C) April 25
(D) April 30
Answer:
(B) April 21
Explanation:
April 21 is celebrated as Civil Services Day in India to commemorate the day in 1947 when Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel famously addressed the first batch of civil servants, calling them the “steel frame of India.”
88. ‘Chacha Chaudhary’ has been declared as the mascot of which programme in India?
(A) Swachh Bharat 2.0
(B) SAUBHAGYA
(C) Namami Gange Programme
(D) PM Ujjwala Yojana
Answer:
(C) Namami Gange Programme
Explanation:
The iconic Indian comic book superhero ‘Chacha Chaudhary’ was declared the official mascot of the Namami Gange Programme to engage children and youth in river conservation.
89. PMBJP, which is seen in the news recently, stands for?
(A) Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana
(A) Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana
Explanation:
PMBJP stands for Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality medicines at affordable prices.
90. Shiv Kumar Sharma is famous for playing which instrument?
(A) Santoor
(B) Sitar
(C) Sarod
(D) Flute
Answer:
(A) Santoor
Explanation:
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was a legendary Indian classical musician universally credited with adapting and popularizing the Kashmiri Santoor for Hindustani classical music.
