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 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

On what date was the Brexit Referendum held?

  1. 23 June 2016

  2. 23 July 2016

  3. 23 August 2016

  4. 23 September 2016
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Brexit Referendum was held on 23 June 2016.

Multiple choice

What is the deadline for applying for ICCR scholarships and fellowships for the study of Indian languages?

  1. March 31

  2. April 30

  3. May 31

  4. June 30
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The deadline for applying for ICCR scholarships and fellowships for the study of Indian languages is March 31.

Multiple choice

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam passed away on which date?

  1. July 27, 2015

  2. August 15, 2015

  3. September 5, 2015

  4. October 2, 2015
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam passed away on July 27, 2015.

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.

Multiple choice

What is the deadline for applying for the UGC NET JRF scholarship for doctoral studies in India?

  1. December 31

  2. March 31

  3. June 30

  4. September 30
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The deadline for applying for the UGC NET JRF scholarship for doctoral studies in India is June 30 of each year.

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

When is Paris Fashion Week typically held?

  1. January-February

  2. March-April

  3. July-August

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

Paris Fashion Week is traditionally held twice a year, in September-October for the Spring/Summer collections and in March-April for the Fall/Winter collections.