General Awareness
Important National and International Days
1,803 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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26th January
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15th August
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14th November
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2nd October
A
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Explanation
National Bravery Awards are presented to children on 26th January (Republic Day) by the Government of India. These awards recognize children who have displayed exceptional courage in dangerous situations. The awards are given by the Prime Minister or the President before the Republic Day parade.
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5th June
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5th August
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24th May
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19th Sepetember
A
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Explanation
World Environment Day was established by the UN in 1974 and has been celebrated annually on June 5th since then. It serves as a global platform for public outreach and awareness about environmental issues. The other dates - August 5th, May 24th, and September 19th - do not correspond to any official UN environmental observances.
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Oct 8th
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Dec 13th
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Jan 26th
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Jul 14th
A
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Explanation
Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8th every year to commemorate the establishment of the IAF in 1932. This day is marked by parades, air displays, and exhibitions at various air bases across India to showcase the IAF's capabilities.
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30th April
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25th December
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1st October
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6th June
D
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Explanation
Swedish National Day (Svenska flaggans dag) is celebrated on June 6th. This date commemorates the election of Gustav Vasa as king in 1523, considered the founding of modern Sweden.
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Independence day parade
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Republic day parade
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Beating the Retreat ceremony
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Tableau
C
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Explanation
India has three national holidays: Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2). These are the only holidays celebrated as national holidays across the entire country. Republic Day marks the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950.
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25th March
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13th June
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25th June
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13th March
A
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Explanation
In the ancient Roman calendar, March 25th was considered the New Year. This date was chosen because it was close to the vernal equinox and represented the beginning of the agricultural year. The Roman calendar originally had 10 months, starting with March, which explains why months September, October, November, and December have names suggesting their position as the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th months. The calendar was later reformed, but March 25th remained significant in Roman tradition.
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14th Feb
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12th Dec
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5th June
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1st May
C
Correct answer
Explanation
World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5th since 1974, established by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage global action. It is hosted by a different country each year and is one of the principal vehicles through which the UN promotes environmental awareness.
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14 May1969
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14 May 1967
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14 March 1966
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14 March 1965
D
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Explanation
Aamir Khan was born on 14 March 1965, making option D correct. The claimed correct answer is D with this date, which agrees with known biographical information. The other options list different dates and are incorrect.
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15th august
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26th january
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2nd october
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1st january
B
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Explanation
India celebrates Republic Day on January 26th every year to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950. August 15th is Independence Day (1947), October 2nd is Gandhi Jayanti, and January 1st is New Year's Day.
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26th january
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14th february
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15th august
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none of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
India's Independence Day is celebrated on 15th August 1947 when India gained freedom from British rule. January 26th is Republic Day (when the Constitution was adopted). February 14th is Valentine's Day, unrelated to Indian independence.
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16 July 1984
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17 July 1985
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12 July 1983
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11 July 1982
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4th january
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6th january
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12th january
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10th january
D
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Explanation
Hrithik Roshan was born on January 10, 1980. He is one of Bollywood's most celebrated actors known for his dancing skills and versatility in films like Koi Mil Gaya, Dhoom 2, and War.
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July 21
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July 22
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August 21
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August 22
C
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Explanation
This is a factual biographical question about actress Bhumika Chawla's birth date. August 21, 1978 is her documented birthday. Such questions test knowledge of celebrity personal details, which are often featured in entertainment trivia.
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6th December
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21st July
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15th August
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5th January
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Belgian National Day is celebrated on July 21st, commemorating the day in 1831 when Leopold I took the oath as the first King of the Belgians. December 6th, January 5th, and August 15th are not associated with Belgium's national holiday.