Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 October 2024
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 16 October 2024: Important questions and answers related to Current Affairs for the students preparing for competitive examinations have been provided by this article.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz of 16 October 2024
Question 1. When is World Food Day celebrated?
Answer – 16 October
World Food Day is celebrated every year on 16 October all over the world. It is celebrated to eliminate the problem of hunger with the growing population. It provides strength to eradicate food crisis, malnutrition and poverty among the people. For this, a theme is selected every year, which for 2024 is ‘Food means variety, nutrition, affordability and security’.
Question 2. When was World Student Day 2024 celebrated?
Answer – On 15 October.
World Students Day is celebrated every year on 15 October on the occasion of the birthday of former President of India and great scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. This day dedicated to Dr. Kalam, the inspiration of students, reminds us of his unique thinking, dedication towards students, and his contribution in the field of education. World Students Day 2024 theme is – ‘Holistic education for the future of students’.
Question 3. When is International Rural Women’s Day celebrated?
Answer – 15 October
International Rural Women’s Day is celebrated globally every year on October 15. This day highlights the important role of women and girls in ensuring the stability of rural families and communities, improving rural livelihoods and overall well-being. Since 2016, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in India celebrates this day as National Women Farmers’ Day.
Question 4. When is World Standards Day celebrated?
Answer – On 14 October
World Standards Day is celebrated annually on 14 October. The day raises awareness of the importance of standardisation in the global economy among consumers, regulators and industry. October 14 was chosen for the day to mark the first gathering of representatives from 25 countries in London in 1956.
Question 5. When is Breast Cancer Awareness Day celebrated in the United States?
Answer – On October 13.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day is observed every year on October 13 in the United States. The month of October is observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). This year (2024) the theme of this campaign is “No one should face breast cancer alone”.
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