General Awareness

Important National and International Days

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This hub offers practice questions on important national and international days, including environmental, cultural, and awareness dates. Memorizing these days is essential for the general awareness section of many competitive exams. Use these questions to quickly revise global holidays, United Nations days, and historical dates.

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Important National and International Days Questions

Multiple choice civics agricultural development in india social and economic change food storage and conservation of environment independent india (the first 30 years - 1947-77)

Economic survey is presented on _______.

  1. 27th February

  2. 28th February

  3. 15th March

  4. 1st April
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Explanation

Economic survey is presented on 27th February. Economic survey is presented in the Parliament, by the Finance Minister, before the presentation of the Union Budget. Economic survey helps to forecast future events.

Multiple choice geography environmental changes atmosphere as a green house global warming and climate change energy from the sun

Which day is celebrated as World Ozone Day?

  1. 16th May

  2. 16th August

  3. 16th September

  4. 16th November
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Explanation
September 16th
This special day is held on September 16th to mark the day back in 1987 when the Montreal Protocol was signed. As a result, a number of special events such as talks and seminars are held in the Canadian city of Montreal on this day.

World Ozone Day has been celebrated since 1994 and was established by the United Nations General Assembly. The day is mainly intended to spread awareness of the depletion of the Ozone Layer and search for solutions to preserve it. People from all over the world are expected to gather in Montreal on September 16th to join the talks and seminars.

World Ozone Day is also celebrated all around the world. Educators usually set aside this day to teach their students about the Ozone layer and many schools organize special events and activities to raise awareness. This is one event that everyone can experience and enjoy together.
Multiple choice

When is National Earth Day?

  1. July 29th

  2. March 14th

  3. April 22nd

  4. February 6th

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Explanation

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

Multiple choice

When did National science day is celebrated ?

  1. January 28

  2. February 28

  3. March 28

  4. February 29
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Explanation

National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28 each year to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman.

Multiple choice

This year, what is the theme for National Science Day 2021?

  1. Future of STI: Impacts on Education, Skills and Work

  2. Women in science

  3. Science for people and people for science

  4. Science and Technology for a sustainable future
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Explanation

The theme for National Science Day 2021 was 'Future of STI: Impacts on Education, Skills and Work'.

Multiple choice

International Women's Day was originally called

  1. International Ladies' Day

  2. International Working Women's Day

  3. Mothers and Daughters United Day

  4. Celebrating Sisterhood Day
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Explanation

International Women's Day was originally established as International Working Women's Day, reflecting its roots in the labor movement.

Multiple choice political science the united nations (u.n.) specialized agencies of the un united nation organisation (u.n.o) international institutions

April 7 is observed as the __________.

  1. World Health Day

  2. World Water Day

  3. English Language Day

  4. International Dance Day
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Explanation

World Health Organisation sponsors the World Health Day on 7th April every year with aim of spreading more and more health awareness across the globe. On World Health Day, a health issue related theme is issued every year. The theme in 2016 was "Beat Diabetes", in 2017, "Depression" and in 2018, "Universal Health Coverage."

Multiple choice

When is International Tiger Day?

  1. 29 July

  2. 23 January

  3. 8 June

  4. 15 January
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Explanation

International Tiger Day is celebrated annually on July 29 to raise awareness for tiger conservation.

Multiple choice

When is World Elephant Day?

  1. 24 August

  2. 12 August

  3. 14 August

  4. 20 August
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Explanation

World Elephant Day is an international annual event on August 12, dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world's elephants.

Multiple choice

When is World Rhino Day celebrated?

  1. 22 June

  2. 22 December

  3. 22 September

  4. 22 March
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Explanation

World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22 every year to celebrate all five species of rhino.

Multiple choice

World Wildlife Day is celebrated on

  1. 2 January

  2. 5 June

  3. 3 March

  4. 6 December
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Explanation

World Wildlife Day is celebrated annually on March 3rd. This date marks the day of the signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973.

Multiple choice

World Animal Day is celebrated on

  1. 3 October

  2. 3 September

  3. 4 October

  4. 2 December
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Explanation

World Animal Day is celebrated on October 4th every year. This date was chosen because it is the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.