Day 8 June- World Brain Tumour Day, World Oceans Day

Day 8 June- World Brain Tumour Day
It is observed every year on 8 June to raise international public attention to the people that are suffering from serious disease and the urgent need for more research. Several events are organised around the world to educate about brain tumours.

Day 8 June – World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is celebrated on 8 June every year to empower people of all ages to become leaders of their own and stop polluting ocean, water bodies. This day spread awareness about to reduce single-use plastics and to take action necessary to bring real change.

Day 7 June – World Food Safety Day

Day 7 June – World Food Safety Day
World Food Safety Day is celebrated on 7 June to draw global attention to the consequences of contaminated food and water to the health. Also, this day focuses on the way to reduce the risk of food poisoning. Safety of food is a key to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Day 5 June- World Environment Day

Day 5 June- World Environment Day

World Environment Day is observed every year on 5 June and is celebrated by more than 100 countries. In 2020, Colombia will host the global World Environment Day celebrations with a theme of 'Biodiversity'. The environment is a major issue, which not only affects the well-being of the people but also hampers economic development throughout the world.

Day 4 June – International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

Day 4 June – International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Every year on 4 June, The United Nation's (UN) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed to raise awareness about the children who have suffered a lot throughout the world and are victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. On this day UN affirms the commitment to protect the rights of children.

Day 3 June World Bicycle Day

Day 3 June World Bicycle Day

• Encourages Member States to devote particular attention to the bicycle in cross-cutting development strategies and to include the bicycle in international, regional, national and subnational development policies and programmes;
• Encourages Member States to improve road safety and integrate it into sustainable mobility and transport infrastructure planning and design, in particular through policies and measures to actively protect and promote pedestrian safety and cycling mobility, with a view to broader health outcomes, particularly the prevention of injuries and non-communicable diseases;
• Encourages stakeholders to emphasize and advance the use of the bicycle as a means of fostering sustainable development, strengthening education, including physical education, for children and young people, promoting health, preventing disease, promoting tolerance, mutual understanding and respect and facilitating social inclusion and a culture of peace;
• Encourages Member States to adopt best practices and means to promote the bicycle among all members of society, and in this regard welcomes initiatives to organize bicycle rides at the national and local levels as a means of strengthening physical and mental health and well-being and developing a culture of cycling in society.

Music quiz

Music quiz

Questions

1. Noel and Liam Gallagher from Oasis have an older brother, what's his name?
2. Name the song and the artist for the following lyric: "Maybe I’m foolish, maybe I’m blind, thinking I can see through this and see what’s behind"
3. Matt Goss, Luke Goss and Craig Logan made up which band?
4. In what year did The Beatles split up?
5. What nationality is pop superstar Justin Bieber?
6. Complete this Spice Girls lyric: "If you wanna be my [BLANK], you gotta get with my friends"
7. God Only Knows was a 1966 hit for which American band?
8. Gary and Martin Kemp were in what band?
9. In what decade was pop icon Madonna born?
10. Which two country singers famously sang together on 1983 song Islands in the Stream?

Answers

1. Paul Gallagher
2. Human by Rag'n'Bone Man
3. Bros
4. 1970
5. Canadian
6. Lover (from the song Wannabe)
7. The Beach Boys
8. Spandau Ballet
9. 150s (1958)
10. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

Sport quiz

Sport quiz

Questions

1. Which city will host the 2028 Olympic Games?
2. How many goals did England score (excluding penalty shoot-outs) at the Mens' 2018 FIFA World Cup?
3. Ben Stokes inspired England's 2019 Cricket World Cup final victory over New Zealand – who scored the second-highest number of runs in the match for England?
4. How many different teams have won the Premier League since the start of the inaugural season in 1992/93?
5. In tennis, who has won more Women's Singles Grand Slam titles – Martina Navratilova or Serena Williams?
6. What score did cricketing legend Don Bradman average as a batsman across his career?
7. At which venue is the British Grand Prix held?
8. How many horses are on each team in a polo match?
9. Where is the US Masters golf tournament held?
10. Which European city hosted the 1936 Summer Olympics?

Answers

1. Los Angeles
2. 12
3. Jos Buttler
4. Six (Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester, Blackburn)
5. Serena Williams
6. 99.94
7. Silverstone
8. Four
9. Augusta National Golf Club
10. Berlin