When is World Maritime Day, recognized by the UN observed?

A. 11 December
B. During last week of September
C. 16 November
D. 9 August
✅ The correct answer is option B.
The United Nations (UN), via the International Maritime Organization (IMO), created World Maritime Day to celebrate the international maritime industry’s contribution towards the world’s economy, especially in shipping. The event’s date varies by year and country but it is always on the last week of September.

3 May is celebrated as –

A. World Sleep Day
B. International Women Day
C. World Press Freedom Day
D. National Science Day (India)
✅ The correct answer is option C.
Every year Press Freedom Day or World Press Freedom Day is observed on 3 May to evaluate press freedom around the world and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession.

2 April is celebrated as –

A. International Children’s Books Day
B. Commonwealth Day
C. World No Tobacco Day
D. World Ocean Day
✅ The correct answer is option A.
Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday, 2 April, International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children’s books.

12 August is celebrated as –

A. United Nations Day
B. World Pneumonia Day
C. World diabetes Day
D. International Youth Day
✅ The correct answer is option D.
International Youth Day (IYD) is the brainchild of the United Nations, and was first celebrated on 12 August 2000, after the UN General Assembly passed a resolution accepting the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in Lisbon in 1998.

Which of the following year is celebrated as International Year of Forests?

A. 2006
B. 2011
C. 2015
D. 2012
✅ The correct answer is option B.
The year 2011 was declared the International Year of Forests by the United Nations to raise awareness and strengthen the sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests for the benefit of current and future generations.