International | MCQs

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•  23 August marks the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Totalitarian Regimes proclaimed by the European Parliament in 2008. On 23 August in 1939, just before the outbreak of the Second World War, the Third Reich and the Soviet Union signed an agreement known as the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. The ‘Remember. August 23’ campaign aims at recalling their individual stories.

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• The World Organ Donation Day is observed globally on 13th August every year.
• This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and motivate people to donate organs after death. 
• Slogan 2024: Be the Reason for Someone's Smile Today!

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• UAE National Day is celebrated on 2 December each year in the United Arab Emirates.
• The UAE National Day falls on the anniversary of the federal unification of the six emirates (seven in 1972 after Ras Al Khaimah joined) in 1971.

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International Lefthanders Day is celebrated every year on 13 August to mark the uniqueness of the left-handed people around the globe.

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The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population

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World Day Against Human Trafficking is observed on July 30th.

Theme 2022: Use and abuse of technology

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Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday.

The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. 

Theme 2022: Do What You Can, With What You Have, Where You Are

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Theme 2022:Digital Equity for All Ages

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The United Nations General Assembly declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH).

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The UK, US, Germany, France, Canada, Italy and Japan make up the G7.

Cornwall is a ceremonial county in South West England.

The UK, US, Germany, France, Canada, Italy and Japan make up the G7.