1.What is the theme of World Poetry Day 2024?
A) “Celebrating Diversity”
B) “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”
C) “The Power of Words”
D) “Honoring Poetic Legends”
Current Affairs MCQs – 21 March 2024
Answer: B) “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”
Explanation: The theme for World Poetry Day 2024 is “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants,” highlighting the influence of iconic poets and the contributions of young poets.
2.Which organization proposed the celebration of World Forestry Day?
A) United Nations
B) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
C) European Confederation of Agriculture
D) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
Current Affairs MCQs – 21 March 2024
Answer: C) European Confederation of Agriculture
Explanation: The General Assembly of the European Confederation of Agriculture proposed the celebration of World Forestry Day in 1971.
3.Which novel earned Prabha Varma the Saraswati Samman for 2023?
A) “Roudra Sathwikam”
B) “Epic of Gilgamesh”
C) “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”
D) “The Power of Words”
Current Affairs MCQs – 21 March 2024
Answer: A) “Roudra Sathwikam”
Explanation: Prabha Varma received the Saraswati Samman for 2023 for his novel “Roudra Sathwikam.”
4.When was World Poetry Day adopted by UNESCO?
A) 1971
B) 1999
C) 2000
D) 2012
Current Affairs MCQs – 21 March 2024
Answer: B) 1999
Explanation: UNESCO adopted World Poetry Day in 1999 during its 30th General Conference in Paris.
5.Who headed the selection committee for the Saraswati Samman for 2023?
A) Prabha Varma
B) K K Birla
C) Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri
D) UNESCO
Current Affairs MCQs – 21 March 2024
Answer: C) Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri
Explanation: The selection committee for the Saraswati Samman for 2023 was headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri.
6.What is the theme of World Forestry Day 2024?
A) “Sustainable Forest Management”
B) “Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World”
C) “Preserving Our Forests”
D) “Global Forest Conservation”
Current Affairs MCQs – 21 March 2024
Answer: B) “Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World”
Explanation: The theme for World Forestry Day 2024 is “Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World.”
7.Where does India rank in the World Happiness Report 2024?
A) 126
B) 1
C) 10
D) 50
Current Affairs MCQs – 21 March 2024
Answer: A) 126
Explanation: India ranks 126 in the World Happiness Report 2024.
8.Which country topped the World Happiness Report 2024?
A) India
B) Finland
C) Denmark
D) Iceland
Current Affairs MCQs – 21 March 2024
Answer: B) Finland
Explanation: Finland secured the first place in the World Happiness Report 2024.
9. According to the World Happiness Report 2024, which factor contributes most to Finland’s happiness ranking?
(a) High GDP per capita
(b) Strong social support systems
(c) A unique connection to nature
(d) A strict work ethic
Current Affairs MCQs – 21 March 2024
Answer: (c) A strong bond with nature
Explanation: The passage highlights Finland’s strong bond with nature as a key factor in its high happiness ranking. While other options might also play a role, the emphasis is placed on nature connection.
10.Based on the World Happiness Report 2024, has India’s happiness ranking improved compared to the previous year?
(a) Yes, it has improved.
(b) No, it has remained the same.
(c) The report doesn’t provide information on India’s change in ranking.
(d) Happiness ranking is not applicable to India.
Current Affairs MCQs – 21 March 2024
Answer: (b) No, it has remained the same.
Explanation: The passage clearly states that India’s ranking in the World Happiness Report 2024 is 126, the same as the previous year.
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