When is 'World Animal Day' is celebrated on every year?

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3 October

4 October

5 October

6 October

Correct Answer : 4 October

World Animal Day is celebrated on 4 October every year all around the world and this year we’re planning to make a big roar. Today is a special day for animal lovers and animals in general, no matter they are pets or wild animals.

Animals don't have a voice and they can’t talk in the conventional ways we humans can. But this day is an opportunity for us all to give a voice to the voiceless animals. People from all around the world will come together to celebrate World Animal Day. Animals consistently have a strong impact on the region’s culture and make our life happier just being a part of it.

World Animals Day 2022 Theme : The theme for World Animal Day on 4 October 2022 is a ‘shared planet’. It aims to make this planet a safe environment for everyone including the animals who do not have a voice and are exploited because of the same at times.

World Animals Day 2022 History : World Animal Day was established in 1925 and the first event was organized by Heinrich Zimmermann in Berlin. Zimmermann was the publisher of a German animal lovers’ magazine, “Man and Dog". The event was to raise awareness for the animal's welfare.

4 October is also known as the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron Saint of animals. Saint Francis was famously recognized for his way with animals and all living things. Some Catholic churches offer blessings to pets on this day to honor the work of Saint Francis for animals.

World Animal Day is the day when ecologists discuss the problems associated with endangered species. It began in 2003 in the UK-based charity, Naturewatch Foundation. It was an opportunity for animal lovers all over the world to participate and raise voices in support of animals.

This day is for both domesticated animals and wild animals, endangered species, and those threatened by environmental devastation..

Source : The Quint

Published On : October 4, 2022

Theme for International Labour Day 2024 :

Every year, the theme is announced by international labour organisations like the International Labour Organization (ILO). This year, the focus is on ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate.

Significance and Celebrations :

Labour Day is celebrated with various events and festivities worldwide, including parades, marches, speeches, and cultural performances. These celebrations serve to honor the contributions of workers and the labour movement, and in many countries, it is observed as a national public holiday.

Published On : May 1, 2024

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Which Company New Offline QR Code 'Scan & Pay' Service Revolutionizes Payment Landscape?

Paytm

Cred

PhonePe

BharatPe

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Cred

Fintech company 'Cred' has launched a UPI-based ‘Scan and Pay’ service that enables members to use any QR code for payments directly from their bank accounts.

The launch move marks Cred's foray into the offline payments space dominated by PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm.

Cred has been pushing its UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payments feature aggressively. The company said the feature will be convenient to make offline retail payments at large format stores. Such stores comprise supermarkets, fast-food joints, beauty salons, fashion boutiques, and various lifestyle retailers. The focus is on merchants with substantial average transaction amounts and whose patrons predominantly opt for credit card payments, it said.

Regardless of the payment method used, Cred will offer users rewards for each transaction. Users may deduct these benefits from their credit card expenses.

Published On : May 1, 2024

Q .

Maharashtra Foundation Day (or) Maharashtra Divas is celebrated every year on?

April 29th

April 30th

May 1st

May 2nd

Correct Answer : Option (C) - May 1st

Maharashtra Day, also known as Maharashtra Divas, is celebrated every year on May 1st to commemorate the formation of the state in 1960. Maharashtra was carved out of the Bombay Presidency and declared a separate state on this historic day. Present-day Gujarat constitutes the other part of the former Bombay state. The division was a result of the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, which aimed to reorganize states based on linguistic boundaries, following massive protests for linguistic states.

Maharashtra Diwas 2024 – Date :

Maharashtra Day, also known as Maharashtra Diwas, is celebrated annually on May 1st, marking the formation of the state of Maharashtra in 1960. This date holds immense importance for the Marathi people, serving as a reminder of their unity, resilience, and cultural heritage.

Maharashtra Foundation Day 2024 – History :

May 1st carries a dual significance as it is also celebrated as International Labour Day worldwide and Gujarat Day in India. The historical backdrop of Maharashtra’s formation is rooted in the linguistic reorganization of states following India’s independence. Bombay, comprising Marathi, Gujarati, Konkani, and Kutchi speakers, faced challenges due to linguistic disparities, leading to agitation for statehood based on linguistic lines.

The State Recognition Act of 1956 acknowledged Bombay as a multilingual state. However, the linguistic diversity caused disturbances and complexities. Movements like the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement and the Mahagujarat Movement emerged, demanding the division of Bombay into separate states for Marathi and Gujarati speakers. These movements culminated in the formation of Maharashtra and Gujarat on May 1, 1960.

Published On : May 1, 2024