General Awareness
Important National and International Days
1,648 Questions
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
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5-Apr
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22-Apr
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25-Apr
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24-Apr
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Earth Day is observed on April 22nd every year to raise awareness about environmental protection and the health of our planet. It was first celebrated in 1970 and now involves over 190 countries worldwide. The day focuses on environmental issues like climate change, pollution, and conservation efforts.
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28-Apr
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21-Apr
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25-Apr
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20-Apr
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21-May
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31-May
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1-May
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25-May
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International Workers' Day, also known as Labor Day or May Day, is celebrated on May 1st worldwide. It commemorates the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago and the international labor movement's struggle for workers' rights, including the eight-hour workday. The dates in late May (21st, 25th, 31st) are incorrect.
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3-May
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23-May
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11-May
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21-May
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World Press Freedom Day is observed annually on May 3rd as proclaimed by the UN General Assembly. This day raises awareness about the importance of press freedom and reminds governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression.
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22-May
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11-May
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2-May
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26-May
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15-May
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1-May
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21-May
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8-May
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World Red Cross Day is celebrated annually on May 8th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross movement and recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize. This day recognizes the humanitarian work of Red Cross volunteers worldwide. May 1st is International Workers' Day, while May 15th and 21st are not related to Red Cross observances.
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Yes, July 4th is a date that exists in England (and every country that uses the Gregorian calendar). The question is a trick - it's asking about the DATE, not the holiday Independence Day, which is American.
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11-May
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17-May
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31-May
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3-May
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National Technology Day is observed on May 11 to commemorate India's nuclear tests at Pokhran in 1998. The day celebrates technological achievements and innovation in the country.
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8-May
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31-May
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15-May
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3-May
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The International Day of Families is observed annually on May 15, as proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1994. It promotes awareness of issues relating to families and increases knowledge of the social, economic, and demographic processes affecting them.
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11-May
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17-May
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19-May
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24-May
B
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World Telecommunication Day is observed on May 17 to mark the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in 1865. Since 2006, it has been celebrated as World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
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14-May
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13-May
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24-May
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10-May
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31-May
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30-May
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1-May
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23-May
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World No Tobacco Day (Anti-Tobacco Day) is observed annually on May 31. The World Health Organization created this day in 1987 to draw global attention to the tobacco epidemic and the preventable death and disease it causes.
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4-Jun
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14-Jun
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24-Jun
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22-Jun
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The United Nations observes June 4th as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression. This day acknowledges the pain suffered by children throughout the world who are victims of physical, mental, and emotional abuse.
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11-Jun.
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World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th since 1974. It is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
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27-Jun
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17-Jun
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June-2nd
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7-Jun
B
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Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. In 2024 and many other years, this falls on June 16th or 17th depending on the calendar. The question's answer (June 17) aligns with a typical Father's Day date.