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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15 March
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12 March
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10 March
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16 March
B
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Explanation
The third season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2010) began on March 12, 2010. This tournament featured teams from various Indian cities competing in Twenty20 cricket matches.
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march 17
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february 4
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april 4
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april 17
B
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World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4th. It is an international day marked to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. The date was established by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
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september 14
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november 21
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march 23
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may 6
C
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World Meteorological Day is observed annually on March 23rd. It commemorates the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on this date in 1950. The day highlights the important role of meteorology and weather forecasting in human safety and well-being.
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february 10
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march 10
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august 10
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may 10
D
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International Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday of May each year. Among the given options, May 10 is the only May date, making it the intended correct answer despite the annual variation.
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june 21
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january 21
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december 21
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july 21
A
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World Music Day, also known as FĂȘte de la Musique, is celebrated annually on June 21. This date was established by the French Ministry of Culture in 1982 and is now observed worldwide.
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november 10
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december 10
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january 10
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february 10
B
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Human Rights Day is observed by the United Nations and globally on December 10 each year to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
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March 12
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March 11
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March 13
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March 10
A
Correct answer
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IPL 2010 officially began on March 12, 2010. This marked the start of the third season of the Indian Premier League T20 cricket tournament.
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August 15
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January 26
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January 15
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March 15
C
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Explanation
Indian Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to commemorate the day when Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher in 1949.
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December 7
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December 6
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December 4
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December 2
A
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Flag Day is observed on December 7 to honor the national flag and its significance. The day commemorates the adoption of the national flag and celebrates the symbol of national pride.
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6th December
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5th December
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4th December
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3rd December
C
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Indian Navy Day is celebrated on December 4th every year to commemorate the success of Operation Trident during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. This operation was launched by the Indian Navy on Karachi harbor and was a decisive victory for India.
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Holiday
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International Day for Non-Violence
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International Father's Day
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International Day for Peace
B
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Explanation
October 2nd is the UN International Day for Non-Violence, established to honor Mahatma Gandhi's birthday and promote his principles of peaceful conflict resolution. The day celebrates Gandhi's legacy of non-violent resistance.
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December 10
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January 10
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April 10
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July 10
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Nobel Prizes are awarded annually on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death in 1896. This tradition was specified in Nobel's will and has been followed since 1901. The ceremony takes place in Stockholm, Sweden (except for the Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway). Options B, C, and D are incorrect dates.
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A wednesday
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16 December
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Rann
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Sarkar
C
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Explanation
The phrase 'There are no free lunches in the world' is used in the political thriller 'Rann' (2010). The film explores themes of media ethics, corruption, and the hidden costs of success in professional life.
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July 9
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September 21
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October 26
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October 18
A
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Explanation
Argentina's Independence Day is July 9, 1816, when the Congress of Tucuman declared independence from Spain. September 21, October 26, and October 18 are not Argentina's independence dates.
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March 26
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November 30
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July 3
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July 21
A
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Bangladesh's Independence Day is March 26, 1971, marking the declaration of independence from Pakistan. November 30, July 3, and July 21 are not Bangladesh's independence dates.