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

What is the name of the holiday that takes place in January to honor the humble cabbage?

  1. National Cabbage Day

  2. World Cabbage Festival

  3. International Cabbage Week

  4. Cabbage Appreciation Month
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

January 24th is National Cabbage Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the versatile and nutritious vegetable that is often used in salads, soups, and stews.

Multiple choice

Which holiday in March is associated with the refreshing and crisp asparagus?

  1. National Asparagus Day

  2. World Asparagus Festival

  3. International Asparagus Week

  4. Asparagus Appreciation Month
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

March 8th is National Asparagus Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the spring vegetable known for its unique flavor and versatility.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the holiday that takes place in April to honor the sweet and juicy strawberry?

  1. National Strawberry Day

  2. World Strawberry Festival

  3. International Strawberry Week

  4. Strawberry Appreciation Month
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

April 28th is National Strawberry Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the delicious and versatile fruit that is often mistaken for a vegetable.

Multiple choice

When is the deadline for submitting applications for funding under ICSSR's program?

  1. January 31

  2. March 31

  3. June 30

  4. September 30
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The deadline for submitting applications for funding under ICSSR's program is typically June 30.

Multiple choice

What is the deadline for submitting applications for financial assistance under the Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana?

  1. March 31

  2. June 30

  3. September 30

  4. December 31
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The deadline for submitting applications for financial assistance under the Nritya Kala Anudan Yojana is March 31.

Multiple choice

What is the date of Notification No. 1/2023-Central Excise?

  1. January 1, 2023

  2. January 15, 2023

  3. February 1, 2023

  4. February 15, 2023
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Notification No. 1/2023-Central Excise was issued on January 1, 2023.

Multiple choice

What is the date of Notification No. 1/2023-Central Excise?

  1. January 1, 2023

  2. January 15, 2023

  3. February 1, 2023

  4. February 15, 2023
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Notification No. 1/2023-Central Excise was issued on January 1, 2023.

Multiple choice

When is the ELT expected to be completed?

  1. 2025

  2. 2027

  3. 2030

  4. 2035
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ELT is expected to be completed and operational by 2027.

Multiple choice

When is the Maharashtra PGCET exam usually conducted?

  1. January

  2. February

  3. March

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

Maharashtra PGCET exam is usually conducted in the month of March.

Multiple choice

Which year did India celebrate its 75th Independence Day?

  1. 2021

  2. 2022

  3. 2023

  4. 2024
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India celebrated its 75th Independence Day in 2022. The day marked 75 years since India gained independence from British rule.

Multiple choice

What is the month of Autism Awareness?

  1. April

  2. May

  3. June

  4. July
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A Correct answer
Explanation

April is the month of Autism Awareness because it is the month when the first Autism Awareness Day was held in 1972.

Multiple choice

The annual Chennai Book Fair takes place in which month?

  1. January

  2. April

  3. July

  4. October
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chennai Book Fair is typically held in January each year, attracting book lovers and literature enthusiasts from across the region.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples?

  1. It raises awareness about the rights and issues of indigenous peoples worldwide.

  2. It provides a platform for indigenous peoples to share their cultures and traditions.

  3. It promotes dialogue and cooperation between indigenous peoples and governments.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed annually on August 9th to raise awareness about the rights and issues of indigenous peoples worldwide, provide a platform for them to share their cultures and traditions, and promote dialogue and cooperation between indigenous peoples and governments.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the holiday that commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act?

  1. Disability Awareness Day

  2. Disability Pride Day

  3. National Disability Rights Awareness Month

  4. National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

National Disability Rights Awareness Month is the holiday that commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Multiple choice

Which calendar is the most widely used civil calendar in the world?

  1. Gregorian calendar

  2. Julian calendar

  3. Chinese calendar

  4. Islamic calendar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used civil calendar in the world, with most countries adopting it as their official calendar.