13.08.2017 Current Affairs Quiz

1) Dr. Ruth Pfau, a ____________ doctor popularly known as Pakistan’s ‘Mother Teresa’ for dedicating her life to eradicate leprosy in the country.
(A) Germany
(B) Italy
(C) Austria
(D) England
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Answer-(A) Germany
Explanation:

She passed away on August 10, 2017 in Karachi.

In 1996, WHO declared Pakistan one of the 1st country in Asia to be free of leprosy.

2) The International Youth Day was observed on _____________.
(A) 11th August 2017
(B) 12th August 2017
(C) 13th August 2017
(D) 14th August 2017
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Answer-(B) 12th August 2017
Explanation:
The 2017 International Youth Day theme is ‘Youth Building peace’.

3) The World Elephant Day was celebrated on _______________.
(A) 12th June 2017
(B) 12th July 2017
(C) 12th August 2017
(D) 12th September 2017
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Answer-(C) 12th August 2017
Explanation:
Environment Ministry launches ‘Gaj Yatra’ on the World Elephant Day 2017 to promote elephant conservation.

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