MCQs on Important Days & Events: May 2026 Current Affairs

71.

Which international organization is the primary proponent of the International Day of Light?

A World Health Organization (WHO)

B United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

C International Astronomical Union (IAU)

D International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP)

72.

The International Day of Light is celebrated annually on May 16th. What is the primary aim of this day?

A To promote awareness of the role of light in science, culture, education, and sustainable development.

B To celebrate advancements in artificial lighting technologies.

C To advocate for the reduction of light pollution in urban areas.

D To encourage the study of optics and photonics in schools.

73.

Which organization leads the UN Global Road Safety Week initiative?

A World Health Organization (WHO)

B United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

C World Bank

D International Road Transport Union (IRU)

74.

The UN Global Road Safety Week aims to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries. What is the target set by the UN for the reduction of road traffic deaths by 2030?

A Reduce by 25%

B Reduce by 50%

C Achieve Zero Deaths

D Reduce by 10%

75.

What is the anticipated theme for the UN Global Road Safety Week in 2026?

A Safe Roads for All

B Streets for Life

C Road Safety for Sustainable Transport

D Vision Zero: Towards Zero Road Deaths

76.

The International Day of Families is observed annually on which date?

A May 15

B June 1

C December 10

D October 24

77.

Which UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is primarily highlighted in the theme for the International Day of Families 2026?

A SDG 1: No Poverty

B SDG 5: Gender Equality

C SDG 13: Climate Action

D SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

78.

What is the theme for the International Day of Families in 2026?

A Families and Climate Action: With focus on SDG 13

B Families and Digital Entertainment

C Investing in people: priority on education and skills

D Families and Sustainable Tourism

79.

Which ministry is responsible for organizing the National Technology Day celebrations in India?

A Ministry of Education

B Ministry of Science and Technology

C Ministry of Defence

D Ministry of Electronics and IT

80.

The Pokhran-II nuclear tests, which led to the declaration of National Technology Day, were conducted in which year?

A 1995

B 1998

C 2000

D 1990

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