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

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

  • International Day of Forests21st March
  • World Water Day22nd March
  • World Meteorological Day23rd March
  • World Tuberculosis (TB) Day24th March

Answer

International Day of Forests matches with 21st March; World Water Day matches with 22nd March; World Meteorological Day matches with 23rd March; and World Tuberculosis (TB) Day matches with 24th March.
Each international observance corresponds to its designated annual calendar date: International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21st March, World Water Day on 22nd March, World Meteorological Day on 23rd March, and World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on 24th March.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the annual observance date for International Day of Forests.
It is observed on 21st March.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21st March as the International Day of Forests.
2
Identify the annual observance date for World Water Day.
It is observed on 22nd March.
World Water Day has been observed annually on 22nd March since 1993 following United Nations designation.
3
Identify the annual observance date for World Meteorological Day.
It is observed on 23rd March.
It commemorates the entry into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization on 23rd March 1950.
4
Identify the annual observance date for World Tuberculosis Day.
It is observed on 24th March.
It commemorates the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Important International Observances and their designated calendar dates
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