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 annual astronomy outreach event organized by the NCSM to promote astronomy among the general public?

  1. National Science Day

  2. Astronomy Day

  3. International Dark Sky Week

  4. Starry Night Festival
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Starry Night Festival is an annual event organized by the NCSM to celebrate astronomy and engage the public with celestial observations, talks, workshops, and other activities.

Multiple choice

When is the XAT exam usually conducted?

  1. January

  2. February

  3. March

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

The XAT exam is usually conducted in the month of January.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the first Earth Day, held in 1970?

  1. Earth Day

  2. International Earth Day

  3. Global Earth Day

  4. World Earth Day
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Earth Day, held on April 22, 1970, was a landmark event that mobilized millions of people around the world to raise awareness about environmental issues.

Multiple choice

Which country issued the first stamp featuring a galaxy?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. Germany

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

The Soviet Union issued the first stamp featuring a galaxy in 1961, depicting the Andromeda Galaxy.

Multiple choice

What is the target date for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?

  1. 2025

  2. 2030

  3. 2035

  4. 2040
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The target date for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is 2030.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a month in the Burmese calendar?

  1. January

  2. February

  3. March

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

The Burmese calendar has twelve months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.

Multiple choice

The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and other Latin American countries to:

  1. Honor and remember deceased loved ones.

  2. Celebrate the harvest and the abundance of life.

  3. Ward off evil spirits and protect the living.

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

The Day of the Dead is a time when families and communities come together to celebrate and honor the lives of their deceased loved ones, often through the creation of altars, offerings, and special meals.

Multiple choice

When is the International Pottery Festival held?

  1. January

  2. February

  3. March

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

The International Pottery Festival is held in February in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national holiday in the United States that honors the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776?

  1. Independence Day

  2. Memorial Day

  3. Labor Day

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

The United States celebrates Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, on July 4th to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which declared the country's independence from British rule.

Multiple choice

In Canada, what is the name of the national holiday that honors the country's confederation in 1867?

  1. Canada Day

  2. Thanksgiving

  3. Remembrance Day

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

Canada celebrates Canada Day on July 1st to commemorate the anniversary of the Canadian Confederation in 1867, when the provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick united to form the Dominion of Canada.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national holiday in Australia that commemorates the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788?

  1. Australia Day

  2. Anzac Day

  3. Boxing Day

  4. New Year's Day
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Australia celebrates Australia Day on January 26th to commemorate the arrival of the First Fleet of British ships at Sydney Cove in 1788, marking the beginning of European settlement in Australia.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national holiday in Mexico that commemorates the start of the Mexican War of Independence in 1810?

  1. Cinco de Mayo

  2. Independence Day

  3. Day of the Dead

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

Mexico celebrates Independence Day on September 16th to commemorate the start of the Mexican War of Independence in 1810, which led to the country's independence from Spanish colonial rule.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national holiday in Argentina that commemorates the May Revolution of 1810, which led to the country's independence from Spanish rule?

  1. Independence Day

  2. May Revolution Day

  3. Flag Day

  4. National Anthem Day
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Argentina celebrates May Revolution Day on May 25th to commemorate the May Revolution of 1810, which marked the beginning of the Argentine War of Independence and led to the country's independence from Spanish colonial rule.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the national holiday in the United Kingdom that celebrates the official birthday of the reigning monarch?

  1. Trooping the Colour

  2. Commonwealth Day

  3. Remembrance Day

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

The United Kingdom celebrates Trooping the Colour, also known as the Sovereign's Birthday Parade, on the second Saturday in June to mark the official birthday of the reigning monarch. The ceremony involves a military parade and inspection by the monarch.

Multiple choice

When is Karwa Chauth celebrated in 2023?

  1. October 13

  2. October 14

  3. October 15

  4. October 16
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Karwa Chauth is celebrated on October 13, 2023.