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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16th sept
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17th sept
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18th sept
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19th sept
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9th jan
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10th jan
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11th jan
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12th jan
D
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Swami Vivekananda was born on January 12, 1863. This date is celebrated as National Youth Day in India in his honor, recognizing his contributions to Indian philosophy and spirituality.
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21st jan
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22nd jan
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23rd jan
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24th jan
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17th april
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18th april
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19th april
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20th april
D
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Adolf Hitler was born on April 20, 1889, in Braunau am Inn, Austria. This date is historically significant as the birth of the Nazi dictator who started World War II.
B
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Indian Army Day is celebrated on January 15th every year, not December 15th. The date commemorates when Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa took command of the Indian Army in 1949. Therefore the statement claiming December 15th is false.
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Aug 12
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Sep 12
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Oct 12
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Dec 12
D
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Navy Day is celebrated on December 4th every year to commemorate the Indian Navy's Operation Trident during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, a successful naval attack on Karachi harbor. The day honors the Navy's role and achievements. Options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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15 august
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28 august
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01 august
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06 august
A
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India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947, and this day is celebrated annually as Independence Day. The date marks the end of nearly 200 years of British colonial rule. The other dates are not associated with India's independence.
C
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Sachin Tendulkar, India's legendary cricketer and one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, was born on April 24, 1973. His birthday is celebrated by cricket fans across India and worldwide. The other dates are not associated with his birth.
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26 january
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12 december
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6 december
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18 december
A
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India became a Republic on January 26, 1950, when the Constitution came into force. Republic Day has been celebrated on January 26 every year since 1950. The question's phrasing 'before 1952' is confusing - the celebration started in 1950 and continues on the same date.
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Ascension Day
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Labour Day
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All Saints Day
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None
C
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November 1st is All Saints Day (Allerheiligen in Dutch), a public holiday in Belgium. This Catholic holiday honors all saints, known and unknown. Ascension Day falls 40 days after Easter, Labour Day is May 1st, so neither matches November 1st.
B
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International Women's Day is observed annually on March 8th, celebrating women's achievements and advocating for gender equality. This date has been recognized globally since the early 1900s and was adopted by the UN in 1975.
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May 8
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May 18
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June 8
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June 18
A
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World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated annually on May 8th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross movement and the first Nobel Peace Prize recipient. The day honors the humanitarian work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies worldwide and their principles of humanity, impartiality, and neutrality.
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Christmas
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St. Stephen's Day
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Halloween
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Boxing Day
A,C,D
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Christmas (December 25) and Boxing Day (December 26) are major UK holidays widely celebrated with fervour. Halloween (October 31) has become increasingly popular in the UK, especially among children and for community events. St. Stephen's Day is essentially Boxing Day in the UK context, making it redundant rather than incorrect.
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Halloween
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Christmas
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St. Stephen's Day
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Boxing Day
A,B,D
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Halloween (31 October), Christmas (25 December), and Boxing Day (26 December) are all major celebrations in the UK. Halloween has ancient Celtic roots and is widely celebrated. Christmas is the major Christian festival. Boxing Day (also called St. Stephen's Day traditionally) is a UK public holiday. The option 'St. Stephen's Day' (26 December) is essentially the same as Boxing Day but Boxing Day is the more commonly used modern name in the UK.
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8th october
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18th october
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12th october
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2nd october
A
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Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8th every year. It commemorates the establishment of the Indian Air Force in 1932. The day is marked with parades, air displays, and events showcasing the IAF's capabilities. October 2nd is Gandhi Jayanti, while October 12th and 18th have no connection to IAF Day.