General Awareness
Important National and International Days
1,648 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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14 Jan
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28 Mar
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31 Mar
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2 Feb
D
Correct answer
Explanation
World Wetlands Day is celebrated globally on February 2nd each year to mark the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971. The day raises awareness about wetland conservation and their vital role in ecosystems. Option D correctly states February 2nd.
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15 Aug
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14 Aug
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20 Aug
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16 Aug
A
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Explanation
India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, and this day is celebrated annually as Independence Day. The Prime Minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort in Delhi. Option A correctly identifies August 15th.
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30 Jan
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31 Jan
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29 Jan
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26 Jan
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May
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June
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October
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November
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December
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In 1676, the governing council of Charlestown, Massachusetts, proclaimed June 29 as a day of thanksgiving. This was during King Philip's War and was intended to celebrate victories in the conflict. The date was later moved to accommodate a broader celebration.
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the third Thursday in November
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the fourth Thursday in November
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the last Thursday in November
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November 24
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the second Monday in October
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Congress permanently established Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November through a 1941 law, settling the issue after FDR's earlier changes. This became the standard national date.
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2nd December
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17th September
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3rd June
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12th February
A
Correct answer
Explanation
December 2nd is celebrated as UAE National Day, marking the day in 1971 when the seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah) united to form the United Arab Emirates. Ras Al Khaimah joined later in 1972.
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1st January
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4th April
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1st December
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20th August
C
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Explanation
World AIDS Day has been observed on December 1st every year since 1988. It was the first-ever global health day and is dedicated to raising awareness about the AIDS pandemic caused by HIV infection. The date was chosen to maximize media coverage.
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24th feb
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28th feb
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9th august
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23rd dec
B
Correct answer
Explanation
National Science Day in India is celebrated on February 28th each year to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir C. V. Raman on that date in 1928.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
July 4th is a date that exists in every country, including England. The question is a trick - it asks if there IS a Fourth of July (the date), not if the holiday is celebrated. Every country has a July 4th on its calendar.
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25 June
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25 November
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25 May
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25 August
C
Correct answer
Explanation
National Tap Dance Day is celebrated annually on May 25, chosen to honor the birthday of Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson, a legendary tap dancer who significantly popularized the art form. The date was officially recognized by U.S. legislation in 1989. June, November, and August are not the correct months for this celebration.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Nobel Prize is awarded annually on December 10th, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. The number 40522 appears to be an encoded date format, likely Excel date format where 40522 represents December 10, 2010. The other numbers represent different dates but don't match the Nobel Prize award ceremony date.
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10th January
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25th April
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30th September
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16th December
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Bahrain's National Day is December 16th. This date commemorates Bahrain's independence from British protection in 1971. The other options (January 10, April 25, September 30) are not associated with Bahrain's national celebrations.
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21st September
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30th September
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2nd October
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Third Tueday of September
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The United Nations International Day of Peace is observed annually on September 21st. It was established in 1981 and is dedicated to strengthening peace ideals within and among all nations and peoples.
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Peace Flag is hoisted
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Peace Anthem is sung
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Peace Bell is rung
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Peace Run is conducted
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The UN Peace Bell, donated by Japan in 1954 and cast from coins donated by children from all continents, is rung at UN Headquarters in New York to inaugurate the International Day of Peace.
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February 4
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April 27
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July 4
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September 7
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Freedom Day in South Africa is celebrated on April 27th to commemorate the first democratic elections held in 1994, which marked the end of apartheid. Nelson Mandela was elected as the country's first black president on this historic day.