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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November 21
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November 24
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November 29
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November 30
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The United Nations designated November 21 as World Television Day, recognizing television's role in global communication and its impact on world affairs. The day has been observed annually since 1996 when the UN General Assembly proclaimed it.
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November 20
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November 25
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November 21
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November 29
B
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November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, designated by the UN to raise awareness about gender-based violence globally. This date also marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
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November 6
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November 12
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November 14
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November 20
C
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World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14, coinciding with the birthday of Frederick Banting who co-discovered insulin. The day was established by WHO and IDF in 1991 to raise awareness about diabetes and its complications.
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November 11
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November 16
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November 20
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November 21
B
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November 16 is the International Day for Tolerance, proclaimed by UNESCO in 1995 to promote respect, acceptance, and appreciation of diversity. The day encourages mutual understanding among different cultures and communities worldwide.
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November 14
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November 20
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November 16
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November 24
B
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Universal Children's Day is November 20, established by the UN to promote children's rights and welfare. India specifically celebrates Children's Day on November 14, which is Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday, but the universal observance is November 20.
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November 16
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November 20
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November 21
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November 29
C
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World Television Day is proclaimed by the UN on November 21st to recognize the role television plays in presenting global issues affecting society. It was established in 1996.
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November 16
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November 21
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November 24
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November 25
D
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The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed annually on November 25, as designated by the United Nations. This date marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
C
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International Women's Day is celebrated globally on March 8th each year, commemorating women's rights and achievements. None of the other dates correspond to this recognized day.
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Jun 21
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May 21
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Jukl 21
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Apr 21
A
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Father's Day is observed on the third Sunday of June, which can be June 16-22. June 21, 2025 is indeed a Sunday, making it Father's Day for that year. Option C has a typo (Jukl instead of July).
C
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World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th, led by the United Nations to promote environmental awareness and action worldwide. April 10, July 5, and December 4 are not associated with this observance.
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Aug 10
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Jun 14
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Jan 20
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Feb 4
D
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World Cancer Day is observed on February 4th each year to raise awareness about cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. January 20, June 14, and August 10 are not recognized as Cancer Day.
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Apr 10
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May 10
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Jun 11
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May 11
B
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Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday of May in India and many other countries. In some years this falls on May 10. April 10, May 11, and June 11 are incorrect dates for this observance.
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St John's Day
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St Peter's Day
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St Patrick's Day
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St Stephen's Day
D
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December 26 is traditionally St Stephen's Day in Christian calendar, celebrating the first Christian martyr. It became known as Boxing Day in the UK and Commonwealth countries due to the custom of giving Christmas boxes to servants and tradespeople.
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Feb. 14th
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March 25th
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April 1st
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May 21st
B
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In the Middle Ages, most European countries used the Julian calendar and observed New Year's Day on March 25, which was the Feast of the Annunciation. This date was chosen because it aligned with the spring equinox and the beginning of the agricultural year in many European regions.
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Never
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January
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February
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March
C
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Tibetan Buddhism celebrates Losar, the Tibetan New Year, typically in February. The exact date varies each year as it's based on the lunar calendar, but it always falls in February or sometimes early March, making February the correct answer among the options.