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 here we go again second world war and world history

When was the Victory in Europe (VE) day commemorated in Britain?

  1. 7 May 1945

  2. 9 May 1945

  3. 3 May 1945

  4. 8 May 1945
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • The Victory in Europe (VE) day was commemorated on 8 May 1945 in Britain.
  • It was the date when the Allies accepted the unconditional surrender of the German armed forces.
Multiple choice here we go again second world war and world history

When is the Holocaust Memorial day commemorated every year?

  1. 27 January

  2. 26 January

  3. 29 January

  4. 28 January
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The Holocaust Memorial Day was introduced in the year 2001. Since then, 27th January every year was commemorated as Holocaust Memorial day.
Multiple choice here we go again second world war and world history

Which day is considered as the D-Day?

  1. 4th June 1944

  2. 5th June 1944

  3. 6th June 1944

  4. 7th June 1944
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

D-Day refers to the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II, which took place on June 6, 1944.

Multiple choice

On what day is World Water Day observed?

  1. April 22

  2. December 25

  3. March 22

  4. February 14
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance held on March 22 to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Multiple choice notice writing english

Your school is celebrating its 10th anniversary. You have been asked to prepare a notice to inform all the students and staff of the school about this event.
Which of the following is the least suitable to include in this notice?

  1. On July 16, 2016 Canton Convent School will celebrate its 10th anniversary.

  2. The program will commence at 9 a.m. Entry is free for the students.

  3. 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

  4. It is with utmost happiness and pride that I announce that soon, we will have completed 10 years...
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
A notice is a printed or a written announcement, issued to inform a large number of people about an event or an incident. The language used in a notice is always formal. A notice is always factual and to-the point.
The correct answer is Option D. The language used in it is justifying personal emotions which is not the purpose of a notice and thus it is not suitable to be included in a notice.
Options A, B and C are incorrect as they are precise and to-the-point to be a part of the notice in the given context.
Multiple choice notice writing english

                                               JOY PUBLIC SCHOOL, DELHI12th January 20XX                                                            MAGIC SHOWA Magic Show will be held for the students of class VI.                                       On 15th January 20XX                                       In School Auditorium                                       From 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.mAll students should come to enjoy it.Anu GuptaHead Girl

Read the following 'Notice' and answer the question that follow:
What is missing in the notice?

  1. The heading

  2. Name of event

  3. The word 'Notice'

  4. The address of the signatory
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A formal notice must always include the word 'NOTICE' at the top to clearly identify the document type.

Multiple choice civics road safety rules and regulations road safety education general awareness road safety

When was the road safety week celebrated during 2015 in CBSE affiliated schools?

  1. 11-17 January

  2. 01-07 January

  3. 18-24 January

  4. 01-07 February
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Every year, prominent metro cities of India celebrate the road safety week to promote road safety measures. During the entire week, the transport departments of various states create awareness through community building process in schools, colleges, offices and on roads. They also sensitise people about the outcome of   -drunkendriving, high-speed driving, importance of wearing helmet for bikers and seat belts for four-wheeler drivers. At times, they choose themes to communicate to the masses. Road Safety Week 2015 was celebrated in India from 11-17 January.

Multiple choice civics road safety rules and regulations road safety education general awareness road safety

Every year, first week of _________is celebrated as Road safety week.

  1. December

  2. January

  3. March

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Road safety week is celebrated in the first week of December. This event is organised to make people aware of traffic rules. This is an attempt to reduce road accidents and save the lives of the people by raising awareness 

Multiple choice civics road safety rules and regulations road safety education general awareness road safety

In India road safety week is celebrated in the month of ____________.

  1. December

  2. August

  3. September

  4. January
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Road Accidents in India are continuously increasing. To make people aware of traffic rules and their importance Road Safety Week is Celebrated every Year in January in India. People are encouraged about how to drive on road by organizing a variety of programmes related to Road Safety.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on _________.

  1. 8th October

  2. 9th December

  3. 10th September

  4. 12th November
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9th December. This day was made international anti-corruption day since the passage of the United Nations Convention against Corruption on 31 October 2003.