Important National and International Days

World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16 to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. It raises awareness about hunger and food security issues globally.

The World Day Against Child Labour is observed annually on June 12. It was launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to raise awareness and prevent child labor worldwide, focusing on the millions of children engaged in work that deprives them of childhood.

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2, which is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It was established by the United Nations in 2007 to honor Gandhis philosophy of non-violence and his role in global freedom movements.

World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4th, as designated by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise awareness about cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. The day aims to reduce misconceptions about cancer and support those affected by the disease. Note that option C has a typo ("Fed" instead of "Feb") and option D is the wrong month.

Brazilian Republic Day is celebrated on November 15th, commemorating the proclamation of the republic in 1889 when Emperor Dom Pedro II was overthrown. September 7th is Independence Day, April 21st is Tiradentes Day, and February 2nd is not a major national holiday.

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22nd worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The date was chosen to maximize participation on college campuses in the Northern Hemisphere during spring. May 22, June 21 (summer solstice), and July 23 are not the correct dates.

Children's Day is celebrated on November 14th in India, marking the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, who was fond of children. May 14, June 13, and July 12 are not the correct dates for this Indian observance.

The International Day of Disabled Persons is observed annually on December 3rd by the United Nations to promote understanding and support for disabled people. June 3, July 3, and November 3 are not the correct dates for this UN observance.

National Postal Day is celebrated on October 10th in India to commemorate the role of the Indian postal service. The date was chosen to honor the postal department's contributions to communication. August 9, January 30, and September 13 are not associated with National Postal Day.

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated annually on October 2nd to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, born in 1869. This national holiday honors the Father of the Nation who led India's independence movement through non-violent civil disobedience. It is one of India's three national holidays, alongside Republic Day (January 26) and Independence Day (August 15).

Garfield's birthday is June 19th, 1978 - the comic strip debuted on this date. The other dates (January 17th, May 16th, July 18th) are incorrect.

The XIX Commonwealth Games (2010 Delhi) began on October 3rd, 2010 with the opening ceremony. The ceremony took place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. While some preliminary events started earlier, the official opening was on 3rd October. 14th October was the closing date, 7th and 15th are incorrect.

May 21 is observed as Anti-Terrorism Day in India to commemorate the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991. This day is dedicated to promoting awareness against terrorism and honoring the victims of violence.

National Technology Day is observed on May 11 every year in India. It commemorates the anniversary of the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998, as well as India's technological achievements in various fields.