1333. The United Nations declared 2005 as the International Year of –

A. World Year of Physics
B. International Year of Microcredit
C. International Year for Sport and Physical Education
D. All of the above
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The United Nations declared 2005 as the International Year of Physics, Microcredit and International Year for Sport and Physical Education.

1335. 15 September is celebrated internationally as –

A. International Democracy Day
B. International Teachers Day
C. World Cancer Day
D. World Book Day
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The International Day of Democracy is celebrated around the world on 15 September each year. It was established through a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in 2007, encouraging governments to strengthen and consolidate democracy.

1336. 30th September is celebrated as

A. World Prematurity Day
B. World Kindness Day
C. International Translation Day
D. World Mathematics Day
✅ The correct answer is option C.
International Translation Day is observed on September 30, every year on the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is an epitome and known as the patron saint of the translators. The day aims to celebrate the work of language translation professionals which facilitates dialogue, understanding, and cooperation, contributing to the development and strengthening of world peace and security.

1337. 1 January is observed as –

A. Global Family Day
B. World Red Cross Day
C. World Telecommunication day
D. Commonwealth day
✅ The correct answer is option A.
1 January is observed as Global Family Day. It is celebrated as a day of peace and sharing. Its aim is to unite and spread a message of peace by considering and promoting the idea that Earth is one Global Family so as to make the world a better place to live for everyone.

1338. The United Nations declared 2001 as the International Year of –

A. International Year of the Ocean
B. International Heliophysical Year
C. Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia
D. International Year of Volunteers
✅ The correct answer is option D.
The United Nations declared 2001 as the International Year of Volunteers.

1339. Which day is observed as World AIDS Day?

A. 1 December
B. 20 March
C. 20 December
D. 1 March
✅ The correct answer is option A.
World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.

1340. 10 November is observed as –

A. World day for War Orphans
B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
C. World Immunization Day
D. World Alzheimer’s Day
✅ The correct answer is option C.
World Immunization Day is celebrated every year on 10 November. This day is celebrated to make people aware about the importance of getting timely vaccinations against vaccine preventable diseases.