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 shortest day of the year on one side of the International Date Line?

  1. December 21st

  2. December 22nd

  3. December 23rd

  4. December 24th
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The shortest day of the year on one side of the International Date Line is December 21st.

Multiple choice

When is Basant Panchami celebrated?

  1. January 15

  2. February 2

  3. March 10

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

Basant Panchami falls on the fifth day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Magha, which usually occurs in January or February.

Multiple choice

What is the due date for filing GSTR-9?

  1. 31st December of the following year

  2. 31st January of the following year

  3. 28th February of the following year

  4. 31st March of the following year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

GSTR-9 is an annual return that must be filed by all registered GST taxpayers. The due date for filing GSTR-9 is the 31st December of the following year.

Multiple choice

When is KCET usually conducted?

  1. April

  2. May

  3. June

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

KCET is usually conducted in the month of May.

Multiple choice

When is Onam celebrated?

  1. In the month of August or September.

  2. In the month of October or November.

  3. In the month of December or January.

  4. In the month of February or March.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Onam is celebrated in the month of Chingam, which falls in August or September according to the Gregorian calendar.

Multiple choice

What is the deadline for submitting entries to the NHK Haiku Contest?

  1. July 31

  2. August 31

  3. September 30
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The deadline for submitting entries to the NHK Haiku Contest is August 31.

Multiple choice

When did the Russian invasion of Ukraine begin?

  1. February 24, 2022

  2. March 1, 2022

  3. April 1, 2022

  4. May 1, 2022
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, when Russian military forces crossed the border into Ukraine from multiple directions.

Multiple choice

When is the最佳时间to visit the Sundarbans National Park to experience the unique mangrove ecosystem and spot the endangered Irrawaddy dolphin?

  1. October to March

  2. April to June

  3. July to September

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

The Sundarbans National Park is best explored during the dry season (October to March) when the weather is favorable for wildlife viewing and the mangrove forests are accessible.

Multiple choice

When are the ICCR language scholarships announced?

  1. January

  2. April

  3. July

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

The ICCR language scholarships are typically announced in April each year.

Multiple choice

When did the first humans appear on Earth, according to the Cosmic Calendar?

  1. November 23rd

  2. December 16th

  3. January 1st (next year)

  4. February 14th (next year)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first humans are believed to have appeared around 200,000 years ago, which corresponds to December 16th on the Cosmic Calendar.

Multiple choice

When was Joe Biden inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States?

  1. January 20, 2021

  2. January 21, 2021

  3. January 22, 2021

  4. January 23, 2021
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States on January 20, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Multiple choice

When is the GATE exam usually held?

  1. January

  2. February

  3. March

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

The GATE exam is usually held in February.

Multiple choice

What is the theme of the 2023 World Refugee Day?

  1. Every Action Counts

  2. Together We Heal

  3. Step Forward

  4. We Stand Together
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The theme of the 2023 World Refugee Day is 'Every Action Counts'.

Multiple choice

When is the Wellington Fringe Festival typically held?

  1. February-March

  2. June-July

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

The Wellington Fringe Festival is usually held in February and March each year.

Multiple choice

When is the World of Wearable Arts typically held?

  1. September-October

  2. November-December

  3. January-February
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The World of Wearable Arts is usually held in September and October each year.