General Awareness

Important National and International Days

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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

Multiple choice general knowledge

World No-Tobacco Day is observed on May 31.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

World No-Tobacco Day is observed annually on May 31, as designated by the World Health Organization (WHO). This global observance aims to raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption worldwide. It was established in 1987.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

What is Engineers Day ?

  1. 15 Sept

  2. 20 Jan

  3. 9 July

  4. 5 Dec
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Engineers' Day is celebrated in India on September 15th every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of M. Visvesvaraya, one of India's greatest engineers. The day recognizes his contributions to engineering and nation-building.

Multiple choice

World Contraception Day is celebrated on _________.

  1. 30th January

  2. 25th April

  3. 8th March

  4. 26th September

  5. 1st December
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

26th September is World Contraception Day, devoted to raising awareness and improving education about sexual and reproductive health.

Multiple choice

National Education Day is celebrated on

  1. November 12

  2. November 11

  3. November 13

  4. November 14
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

National Education Day is celebrated on November 11 in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India's first Education Minister. Azad served from 1947-1958 and was a key figure in shaping India's educational policy. The day was declared by the Government of India in 2008.

Multiple choice

International Day of Non-Violence falls on

  1. October 1

  2. October 2

  3. October 3

  4. October 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2nd, which is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The United Nations established this day in 2007 to honor Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence and his role in India's independence movement.

Multiple choice

World AIDS Vaccine Day is observed annually on

  1. 1st December

  2. 18th May

  3. 25th April

  4. 5th June

  5. 7th April
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is observed annually on May 18. HIV vaccine advocates mark the day by promoting the continued urgent need for a vaccine to prevent HIV infection and AIDS.

Multiple choice

The World Day for Water is observed on

  1. May 22

  2. Feb 22

  3. Mar 22

  4. Jan 22
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

World Water Day is observed annually on March 22nd since 1993, as designated by the United Nations. It focuses attention on the importance of freshwater and advocates for sustainable management of water resources. The date was recommended at the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and Development.

Multiple choice

September 16 is celebrated as

  1. Teacher's Day

  2. Post Office Day

  3. Doctor's Day

  4. Ozone Day
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

September 16 is celebrated as International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer (Ozone Day), designated by the United Nations to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987. This treaty aimed to phase out ozone-depleting substances. The day raises awareness about ozone layer protection and the success of international cooperation in addressing environmental issues. Teacher's Day is September 5 (India), while Doctor's Day varies by country (July 1 in India).