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

When is the Sydney Festival held?

  1. January

  2. February

  3. March

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

The Sydney Festival is held in January each year.

Multiple choice

On which date is Independence Day celebrated in India?

  1. 15th August

  2. 26th January

  3. 1st January

  4. 15th November
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India celebrates its Independence Day on 15th August every year.

Multiple choice

When is the Konark Dance Festival held?

  1. December-January

  2. February-March

  3. April-May

  4. June-July
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Konark Dance Festival is held in December-January every year.

Multiple choice

When is Makar Sankranti celebrated?

  1. January 14th

  2. January 15th

  3. January 16th

  4. January 17th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Makar Sankranti is celebrated on January 14th every year.

Multiple choice

What is the deadline for submitting applications for the Sonnet Society of America's annual sonnet contest?

  1. January 15

  2. February 15

  3. March 15

  4. April 15
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The deadline for submitting applications for the Sonnet Society of America's annual sonnet contest is typically March 15.

Multiple choice

What is the deadline for submitting applications for the Poetry Foundation's Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowships?

  1. January 15

  2. February 15

  3. March 15

  4. April 15
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The deadline for submitting applications for the Poetry Foundation's Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowships is typically February 15.

Multiple choice

Which city hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games, attracting a large number of international visitors and generating significant tourism revenue?

  1. Birmingham

  2. Manchester

  3. London

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

Birmingham hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games, attracting over 1.5 million spectators and generating significant tourism revenue for the city.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual event that celebrates the achievements of women and raises awareness about gender equality?

  1. International Women's Day

  2. World Women's Day

  3. Global Women's Day

  4. United Nations Women's Day
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

International Women's Day is the annual event that celebrates the achievements of women and raises awareness about gender equality.

Multiple choice

When is the Sunburn Festival typically held?

  1. December-January

  2. March-April

  3. June-July

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

The Sunburn Festival is usually held in December-January, coinciding with the New Year's Eve celebrations.

Multiple choice

What is the target date for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

  1. 2020

  2. 2025

  3. 2030

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

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

Multiple choice

What is the National Energy Conservation Day?

  1. December 14

  2. January 14

  3. February 14

  4. March 14
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on December 14 every year.

Multiple choice

What is the National Energy Efficiency Week?

  1. November 21-27

  2. December 14-20

  3. January 14-20

  4. February 14-20
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Energy Efficiency Week is celebrated from November 21 to 27 every year.

Multiple choice

When do party conventions typically take place?

  1. June

  2. July

  3. August

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

Party conventions typically take place in July.