General Awareness
Important National and International Days
1,803 Questions
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
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The Thai Queen's birthday
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The last King's birthday
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Thai New Year
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The 1st of every month
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In Thailand, Father's Day is celebrated on December 5th, which is the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), who is widely respected as the father of the nation.
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In 2020, Father's Day (celebrated on the third Sunday of June) fell on June 21st, which is also the annual date for International Yoga Day.
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Aug 29
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Sept 1
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June 21
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May 3
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June21
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Aug 29
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Sept 21
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July 1st
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International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on June 21 since its inception in 2015. This date was proposed because it is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, which holds special significance in many parts of the world.
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23rd of June
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21st of June
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25th of June
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International Yoga Day is celebrated globally on the 21st of June. This date was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 following a proposal by India.
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January 1
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July 4
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December 25
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June 21
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The United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014. This date coincides with the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and holds significance in many cultures.
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Together we can through volunteering
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Volunteer for an inclusive future
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Volunteers build Resilient Communities
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Volunteers Act First
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The official theme for International Volunteer Day in 2020 was 'Together We Can through Volunteering', highlighting the collective effort of volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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5 December 1985
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6 November 1985
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7 December 1995
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8 October 1856
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International Volunteer Day is observed on December 5th every year, having been established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985.
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26 January
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17 January
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26 November
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23 November
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Constitution Day, also known as National Law Day, is celebrated in India on 26 November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.
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7 October
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14 October
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4 October
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13 October
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World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, coinciding with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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9 March
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13 March
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5 March
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3 March
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National Defence Day is celebrated in India on March 3rd to honor the nation's security forces and raise awareness about national defense.
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5 January
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3 January
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8 January
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1 January
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Global Family Day is celebrated annually on January 1st as a day of peace and sharing, promoting the idea of the Earth as a single global family.
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19 March
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25 March
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23 March
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29 March
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In India, March 23 is observed as Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas) to pay tribute to the revolutionary freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, who were hanged on this day in 1931.
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31 August
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29 August
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24 August
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17 August
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National Sports Day is celebrated in India on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
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18 June
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21 June
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25 June
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30 June
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World Music Day, also known as Fête de la Musique or International Music Day, is celebrated annually on June 21 to promote music and encourage amateur and professional musicians to perform in public spaces.