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 general knowledge
  1. 10 Aug

  2. 11 July

  3. 15 June

  4. 6 Sept

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Explanation

World Population Day is an annual event observed on July 11th to raise awareness about global population issues. It was established by the United Nations Development Programme in 1989. The other dates listed are not associated with this observance.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 1 Nov

  2. 1 Dec

  3. 15 Dec

  4. 15 Nov

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B Correct answer
Explanation

World AIDS Day is observed globally on December 1st each year to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and honor those affected. It was the first-ever global health day established by the WHO in 1988.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 15 Jul

  2. 7 Aug

  3. 10 Dec

  4. 9 Sep

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Human Rights Day is celebrated on December 10th annually, marking the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adoption by the UN in 1948. This day is recognized globally to promote human rights for all.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 10 June

  2. 9 July

  3. 11 Aug

  4. 12 Jan

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D Correct answer
Explanation

National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12th in India to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The day honors his contributions and inspires youth with his teachings and philosophy.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 4th jan

  2. 15th july

  3. 8th sep

  4. 9th oct

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C Correct answer
Explanation

World Literacy Day (International Literacy Day) is celebrated annually on September 8th, as proclaimed by UNESCO in 1965. The day aims to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies, and to promote global literacy efforts.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. 14th Nov

  2. 20th Nov

  3. 12th Nov

  4. 21st Nov

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Universal Children's Day is celebrated on November 20th globally. This date was established by the United Nations to promote child welfare and recognize children's rights worldwide. It's different from India's Children's Day which is on November 14th.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. June1

  2. July1

  3. June 3

  4. November 1

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A Correct answer
Explanation

International Children's Day is celebrated on June 1st every year. It was established by the Women's International Democratic Federation in 1949 and is recognized by the United Nations. India celebrates Children's Day separately on November 14th, which is Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Aug 23 1912

  2. Aug 26 1910

  3. Aug 25 1911

  4. Aug 24 1909

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Explanation

Mother Teresa was born on August 26, 1910 in Skopje (then part of the Ottoman Empire, now North Macedonia). Her birth name was Anjeze Gonxhe Bojaxhiu. She founded the Missionaries of Charity and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work in India.

Multiple choice general knowledge history
  1. Sep 7 1997

  2. Sep 6 1997

  3. Sep 8 1997

  4. Sep 5 1997

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mother Teresa passed away on September 5, 1997 in Calcutta (now Kolkata). She died of cardiac arrest at the age of 87. Her death was peaceful and she was surrounded by the sisters of her Missionaries of Charity order.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. 15 dec

  2. 12 dec

  3. 11 Aug

  4. 22 Jan

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yuvraj Singh was born on December 12, 1981. This is a factual biographical question about the famous Indian cricketer known for his six sixes in the 2007 T20 World Cup.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. July 1

  2. August 10

  3. December 10

  4. June 10

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Nobel Prize is awarded annually on December 10th, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. This tradition has been maintained since 1901. The Nobel Foundation and the prize-awarding institutions present the awards at ceremonies in Stockholm and Oslo on this date.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. october 16

  2. march 22

  3. november 24

  4. febraury 23

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A Correct answer
Explanation

World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16th to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. March 22 is World Water Day, November 24 is not a major UN observance, and February 23 is not World Food Day.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Muharram

  2. Ramalan

  3. Rajab

  4. Sha a baan

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ashura is observed on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. It commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, and is significant for both Sunni and Shia Muslims.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 2nd December

  2. 4th October

  3. 16th October

  4. 1st December

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C Correct answer
Explanation

World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16th to commemorate the founding of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) of the United Nations in 1945. It raises awareness about hunger and food security globally. The other dates don't correspond to any major food-related observances.