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 general knowledge
  1. 17 january

  2. 18 january

  3. 19 january

  4. 20 january

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is a highly specific batch-related question about the T-73 batch's ID card photo session date. Without access to this particular institution's records or insider knowledge of the T-73 batch, the correctness depends on knowing this specific historical detail about that batch.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 15th August

  2. 26th January

  3. 4th July

  4. 2nd October

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

South Korea celebrates its Independence Day (National Liberation Day) on August 15, commemorating the day in 1945 when Korea was liberated from 35 years of Japanese colonial rule following Japan's surrender in World War II. This date is historically significant for both Koreas. The other options are independence/national days of other countries: January 26 (India), July 4 (USA), October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti, India).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. 30th June

  2. 5th June

  3. 11th June

  4. 20th June

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

World Environment Day is indeed observed on June 5 every year. It was established by the UN in 1972 to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage action globally. Each year, a different country hosts the official celebrations with a specific environmental theme. June 5 has been the consistent date since its inception, making the other dates incorrect.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. March 15th

  2. October 23rd

  3. August 20th

  4. June 5th

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

August 20th is Hungary's national day (Foundation Day) celebrating St. Stephen's Day, the founder of the Hungarian state. March 15th commemorates the 1848 revolution, and October 23rd marks the 1956 revolution - both are also important national holidays but not the foundation day.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. January 10th

  2. March 14th

  3. January 12th

  4. June 25th

  5. May 20th

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

National Youth Day is celebrated in India on January 12th every year to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), who was a key figure in introducing Hindu philosophy to the West. It was declared by the Government of India in 1984. The other dates are not associated with this national celebration.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. August 29th

  2. February 19th

  3. July 3rd

  4. September 21st

  5. December 9th

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

National Sports Day is celebrated in India on August 29th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand (1905-1979), the legendary hockey player who won three Olympic gold medals (1928, 1932, 1936). The day was officially designated in 2012 to promote sports and fitness awareness.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. July 20th

  2. May 11th

  3. September 5th

  4. October 1st

  5. February 17th

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

National Technology Day is celebrated on May 11th to commemorate India's nuclear tests at Pokhran in 1998. This day honors the achievements of Indian scientists and engineers in the field of technology.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. December 26th

  2. Novemeber 11th

  3. October 10th

  4. June 2nd

  5. April 12th

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

National Postal Day is observed on October 10th in India to recognize the role of the postal sector in national development and communication. The day celebrates the postal department's contribution to connecting people across the country.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. January 22nd

  2. Junly 19th

  3. August 12th

  4. February 28th

  5. May 10th

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

National Science Day is celebrated on February 28th to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by Nobel laureate C.V. Raman in 1928. The day promotes the importance of science and technology in national development.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. July 30th

  2. March 19th

  3. October 1st

  4. May 12th

  5. August 9th

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Quit India Day is observed on August 9th to commemorate the launch of the Quit India Movement in 1942, which was a major civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi during India's independence struggle. This movement marked a decisive phase in India's freedom fight.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. April 1st

  2. December 2nd

  3. September 30th

  4. October 8th

  5. March 3rd

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8th to mark the establishment of the Indian Air Force in 1932. The day honors the air force personnel and showcases the country's air defense capabilities through aerial displays.