International Organizations, Defence, Books & Authors, World History

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The National Technology Day (NTD) is celebrated every year on May 11 by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology to mark the historic feat of test-firing its very first nuclear-capable missile back in 1998 and to commemorate achievements of Innovation and Technology in India. 

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The correct answer is the Atlantic Charter. Established in 1941 by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, it outlined principles for post-war peace, including self-determination and economic cooperation. This charter laid the groundwork for the United Nations and influenced many international treaties, promoting a new world order based on collective security and human rights.

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The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on August 9 each year. The day is also known as World Tribal Day. The day is a time to celebrate indigenous communities and their knowledge. It also recognizes the contributions that indigenous people make to the world, such as environmental protection.
The day was chosen to commemorate the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in Geneva in 1982.
The theme for 2023 was “Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination”. The day will be observed online on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

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World Press Freedom Day is observed every year on May 3. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, and is intended to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and to remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression. World Press Freedom Day is an opportunity for journalists, media professionals, and members of the public to come together and reflect on the importance of a free and independent press, and to support efforts to promote and defend press freedom around the world.

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Mekong Ganga Cooperation was established in 2000 and the 6 members are Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Vietnam, India

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The Asian Financial Crisis of 1997, also known as the “Asian Contagion,” began in Thailand. The crisis was sparked by a number of factors, including a sharp drop in global demand for the country’s exports, a high level of government and corporate debt, and speculative attacks on the Thai currency, the baht. As the crisis unfolded, it spread to other countries in the region, including Indonesia, South Korea, and Malaysia.

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World Food Prize is given by World Food Prize Foundation and it was conceived by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, recipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize, sponsored by John Ruan.

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The correct answer is 1926. On October 1, 1926, the India Military Nursing Service (IMNS) was officially established to provide a permanent nursing service for Indian troops. This date is now celebrated as Nursing Day in India, honoring the contributions of nurses in the military and healthcare sectors. The IMNS played a crucial role during World War II, showcasing the importance of nursing in military operations.

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‘Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi’ born in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh, also called Panditji, was an Indian poet, writer, essayist, playwright and a journalist who is particularly remembered for his participation in India’s national struggle for independence and his contribution to Chhayavaad, the Neo-romanticism movement of Hindi literature. He was awarded the first Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi for his work ‘Him Taringini’ in 1955.He was also, awarded with the civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan in 1963 from Government of India.

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Nabhadasa belonged to the Ramanandi tradition and his book “Bhaktamala” , written in the late 16th century, contains accounts of approx 600 saints viz. Ramanuja, Madhva, Ramananda, Nimbarka, etc. In it, each saint is depicted in a few lines of verse.