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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28th of jan
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28th of feb
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28th of march
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28th of april
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National Science Day in India is celebrated on February 28th each year to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman in 1928, for which he won the Nobel Prize.
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23rd December, 2010
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13th September, 2010
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21st December, 2010
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Never
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Kamla's pattern: differences are 2, 3, 4, 5... so day n = 1 + 2+3+...+(n-1) = 1 + (n-1)n/2. Bimla's pattern: differences are 3, 4, 5, 6... so day n = 1 + 3+4+...+(n+1) = 1 + (n+2)(n-1). They fast together when 1 + (n-1)n/2 = 1 + (n+2)(n-1). This gives (n-1)n/2 = (n+2)(n-1), so n/2 = n+2, which gives n = -4, impossible for positive n. They never fast on the same day.
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DECEMBER 10
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JANUARY 10
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APRIL 10
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JULY 10
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The Nobel Prize is awarded annually on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. This tradition has been followed since 1901 when the first Nobel Prizes were awarded.
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26th Jan
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15th Aug
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4th July
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8th Oct
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South Korea celebrates its Independence Day (Liberation Day) on August 15th, commemorating the liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945. India celebrates January 26th (Republic Day), USA celebrates July 4th, and neither date is South Korea's independence day.
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8 March
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8 May
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10 March
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10 May
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International Women's Day is celebrated globally on March 8th every year. It serves as a focal point in the movement for women's rights and celebrates the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women.
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31 March
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31 May
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22 March
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30 June
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World No Tobacco Day is observed annually on May 31st, as designated by the World Health Organization. The day aims to raise awareness about the health risks of tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption worldwide.
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31 July
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22 March
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13 June
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18 Nov
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8 March
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31 March
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27 Sep
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14 Nov
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World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27th. This date was chosen by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to coincide with the anniversary of the adoption of their Statutes in 1970.
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1 Dec
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22 March
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30 April
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27 Sep
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World Water Day is an annual UN observance day held on March 22nd that highlights the importance of freshwater and advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed annually on December 3rd. It was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
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June 1
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July 1
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Aug 1
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Sep 1
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Doctors Day is observed on July 1st in India to honor the birth anniversary of Dr. B.C. Roy, a renowned physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal. This day recognizes the contributions of medical professionals to healthcare and society.
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20 Mar
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8 Jun
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24 Sep
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25 Jan
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World Oceans Day is officially celebrated on June 8th every year, as designated by the United Nations since 2008. The day raises awareness about the crucial role oceans play in our ecosystem and the need to protect marine resources from pollution and overfishing.
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6 Nov
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10 Oct
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5 Jun
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18 Jan
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World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5th, established by the United Nations in 1973 to raise awareness about environmental protection. Each year focuses on a different environmental theme, and it is celebrated globally with tree planting, cleanup campaigns, and environmental advocacy events.
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5 Mar
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5 May
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31 Jul
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22 Apr
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Earth Day is celebrated worldwide on April 22nd, commemorating the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The date was chosen to maximize participation on college campuses between spring break and final exams. It focuses on environmental protection and sustainability initiatives.
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16 Sep
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6 Feb
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7 Feb
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21 Mar
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World Forestry Day, now called the International Day of Forests, is observed on March 21st as designated by the United Nations. The day promotes awareness about the importance of all types of forests and trees for sustaining life on Earth, encouraging tree planting and conservation efforts.