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 deadline for submitting the FAFSA?

  1. June 30

  2. September 30

  3. December 31

  4. March 10
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The FAFSA deadline is March 10 for the following academic year.

Multiple choice

When is Pongal celebrated?

  1. January 14-17

  2. February 14-17

  3. March 14-17
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pongal is celebrated on the first day of the Tamil month of Thai, which usually falls in mid-January.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual event that commemorates the anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings?

  1. Hiroshima Day

  2. Nagasaki Day

  3. Peace Day
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hiroshima Day is the annual event that commemorates the anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the annual day designated by the United Nations to celebrate the achievements of women and raise 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, observed on March 8th, is a global day celebrating women's achievements and advocating for gender equality.

Multiple choice

What is the target date for completing the BharatNet project?

  1. 2023

  2. 2024

  3. 2025

  4. 2026
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The target date for completing the BharatNet project is 2025.

Multiple choice

In Islam, what is the annual month-long period of fasting observed by Muslims worldwide?

  1. Ramadan

  2. Eid-ul-Fitr

  3. Eid-ul-Adha

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

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset.

Multiple choice

When is the deadline for applying for financial aid in India?

  1. March 31st

  2. June 30th

  3. September 30th

  4. December 31st
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The deadline for applying for financial aid in India is typically March 31st. However, the deadline may vary depending on the scholarship program or the educational institution.

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 corresponds to August or September in the Gregorian calendar.

Multiple choice

When is Maha Shivratri celebrated?

  1. February-March

  2. March-April

  3. April-May

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

Maha Shivratri is celebrated on the 13th or 14th day of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of the month of Phalguna, which typically falls in February or March.

Multiple choice

Which type of year is used to determine the dates of the Chinese holidays?

  1. The Julian year

  2. The sidereal year

  3. The lunar year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Chinese calendar is based on the lunar year, which is the time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth.

Multiple choice

Which type of year is used to determine the dates of the Buddhist holidays?

  1. The Julian year

  2. The sidereal year

  3. The lunar year
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Buddhist calendar is based on the lunar year, which is the time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth.

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

When is TISSNET usually conducted?

  1. January

  2. February

  3. March

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

TISSNET is usually conducted in the month of January.

Multiple choice

When is the State of the Union Address typically delivered?

  1. January

  2. February

  3. March

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

The State of the Union Address is typically delivered in January, usually within the first few weeks of the new 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
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Konark Dance Festival is held in February-March every year. It is a week-long festival that showcases classical Indian dance forms, such as Odissi, Bharatanatyam, and Kathak.