Previous Year Question
Consider the following events and arrange them in chronological order:
World Heritage Day
World Thyroid Day
World No Tobacco Day
International Day of Light
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
3, 1, 2, 4
1, 4, 2, 3
2, 3, 1, 4
4, 2, 3, 1
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
World Heritage Day — 18 April: It is observed as the International Day for Monuments and Sites. Its purpose is to promote awareness regarding the conservation of cultural heritage, monuments and historic sites.
International Day of Light — 16 May: UNESCO has proclaimed 16 May as the International Day of Light. It highlights the importance of light and light-based technologies in science, education, communication, energy and Sustainable Development.
World Thyroid Day — 25 May: It is observed annually on 25 May to increase awareness about thyroid diseases.
World No Tobacco Day — 31 May: WHO Member States established this day to raise awareness about the tobacco epidemic and the preventable diseases and deaths caused by tobacco use.