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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31st January
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21st February
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21st June
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23rd September
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Correct answer
Explanation
The question mentions only 'Preity Zinta' without specifying what January 31st refers to. Preity Zinta's birthday is January 31, 1975. The question should explicitly ask about her birth date for clarity.
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29th November
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24th December
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15th June
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19th September
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Correct answer
Explanation
The question asks about Isha Koppikar with no context about what September 19th refers to. Isha Koppikar's birthday is September 19, 1976. However, the question should explicitly state what event is being referenced.
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10th May
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31st August
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9th June
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23rd September
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Explanation
The question mentions Ameesha Patel without specifying what June 9th refers to. Ameesha Patel's birthday is June 9, 1976. The question should clearly ask about her birth date.
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18th March 1937
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27th April 1937
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18th October 1937
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28th December 1937
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Correct answer
Explanation
Ratan Tata was born on December 28, 1937. This is the correct date of birth for the former chairman of Tata Group. The other dates (March, April, October 1937) are incorrect.
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New Year
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Teachers Day
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Valentine's Day
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Children's Day
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1st August
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16th September
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2nd November
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24th December
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Correct answer
Explanation
Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16th, commemorating the start of the Mexican War of Independence in 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla issued the Grito de Dolores. This is Mexico's most important national holiday, not to be confused with Cinco de Mayo (May 5th).
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When Sighting the new moon for all months
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When Sighting the new moon for Ramzan month
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On the day of Ramzan
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On the day of Laylatul qadr
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Explanation
This dua (supplication) is recited when sighting the new moon for any Islamic month, not just Ramadan. The prayer asks Allah to bring the moon with security, faith, peace, and Islam, and to make it pleasing and acceptable. It is a general moon sighting dua, not specific to Ramadan.
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Bhuj Earth Quake
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Bhopal Gas Tragedy
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Terrorist Attack On Parliament
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Striking Of Tsunami
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Correct answer
Explanation
The National Day of Action and Solidarity observed on June 17 commemorates the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the world's worst industrial disasters that occurred on December 2-3, 1984. This day is marked to remember the victims and survivors of the Union Carbide gas leak that killed thousands and injured hundreds of thousands in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
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Bhuj Earth Quake
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Bhopal Gas Tragedy
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Terrorist Attack On Parliament
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Striking Of Tsunami
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1st july
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2nd july
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3rd july
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4th july
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5th july
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April 15
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April 11
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April 21
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April 24
B
Correct answer
Explanation
National Safe Motherhood Day is observed in India on April 11 every year. It was established in 2003 at the request of the White Ribbon Alliance India and focuses on ensuring that women have access to quality healthcare during pregnancy and childbirth.
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April 15
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April 11
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April 21
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April 24
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Explanation
National Civil Services Day is celebrated in India on April 21 every year to recognize the contribution of civil servants to the nation. It was first observed in 2006 and acknowledges the role of civil servants in implementing government policies and programs.
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April 15
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April 11
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April 21
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April 24
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Explanation
National Women's Political Empowerment Day and National Panchayat Day are both celebrated on April 24th in India. This date commemorates the 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1993) which reserved 33% of seats in Panchayati Raj Institutions for women, coming into effect on April 24, 1993. April 15, 11, and 21 are not the correct dates for these celebrations.
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April 15
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April 11
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April 21
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April 24
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aug 25, 1952
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dec 25, 1952
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july 25, 1952
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jun 25, 1952
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Correct answer
Explanation
Captain Vijayakanth, the famous Tamil actor and politician, was born on August 25, 1952. He was known as 'Captain' after his role in the film 'Captain Prabhakharan' and later founded the DMDK political party. The other dates (December 25, July 25, June 25) are incorrect.