What is the theme of the ‘World Mental Health Day 2022’?
- A. Leaving None behind
- B. Make mental health for all a global priority
- C. Accessible mental health
- D. Sustainable mental health
Correct Answer: B. Make mental health for all a global priority
‘World Mental Health Day’ is marked every year on October 10 to raise awareness about mental health around the world. Every year since 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) has organized a global campaign for World Mental Health Day. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2022 is ‘Make mental health for all a global priority’.
Correct Answer: A. Roberta Metsola
Maltese politician Roberta Metsola was elected head of the European Parliament on January 18, 2022, the youngest person ever to clinch the job. Metsola was first elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2013 and became the First Vice-President of the European Parliament in November 2020. Metsola a member of the largest bloc, the European People`s Party won a sweeping majority with 458 votes in a secret ballot after a deal between the leading political groupings. She becomes the third woman to head the chamber.
Correct Answer: B. Social Justice for All. End Child Labour
The theme for World Day Against Childs Labour 2023 is ‘Social Justice for All. End Childs Labour. World Day Against Childs Labour Observe on June 12th, World Day Against Child Labour is intended to serve as a catalyst for the growing worldwide movement against childs labour. Emphasizing the link between social justice and child labour, the slogan for the World Day in 2023 is ‘Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!
Correct Answer: B. India
Correct Answer: D. United States
United States President Donald Trump has announced a program named ‘Operation Legend’ in the country. The plan aims at sending federal agents to more U.S. cities including Chicago and Albuquerque, New Mexico, to take firm action on violent crimes. Federal law enforcement agents will be deployed to assist local police in combatting crimes
Correct Answer: C. June
The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is observed on 16 June every year. It recognises the importance of over 200 million migrant workers who send money home. According to the United Nations, over 800 million people receive money as foreign remittances from their loved ones. According to the World Bank, remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will reach a record USD 630 billion this year.
Correct Answer: C. Boramy
A giant stingray christened Boramy was caught on the Mekong River in the northeastern Cambodia. It measured almost 3 meters from snout to tail. The previous record for the largest fresh water fish was held by Mekong giant catfish discovered in Thailand in 2005.