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Difficulty: MediumImportant National & International Days, Observances, and Themes

Match the international observances listed in List-I with their corresponding official calendar dates in List-II:

  • World Tuberculosis DayMarch 24
  • World Press Freedom DayMay 3
  • World Oceans DayJune 8
  • World Refugee DayJune 20

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The correct matches are: World Tuberculosis Day is observed on March 24, World Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3, World Oceans Day is observed on June 8, and World Refugee Day is observed on June 20.
Each observance correctly pairs with its UN-designated date: World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, World Press Freedom Day on May 3, World Oceans Day on June 8, and World Refugee Day on June 20.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the official observance date for World Tuberculosis Day.
World Tuberculosis Day corresponds to March 24.
It commemorates Dr. Robert Koch's 1882 discovery of the TB bacterium.
2
Identify the official observance date for World Press Freedom Day.
World Press Freedom Day corresponds to May 3.
It marks the anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration on independent and pluralistic media.
3
Identify the official observance date for World Oceans Day.
World Oceans Day corresponds to June 8.
It was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2008.
4
Identify the official observance date for World Refugee Day.
World Refugee Day corresponds to June 20.
It was established by the UN General Assembly on December 4, 2000.

Key Concept

Official calendar dates designated by international bodies (UN/WHO) for global awareness observances.
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