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

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Independence Day celebration in India

  1. 15th January

  2. 15th August

  3. 26th January

  4. 30th January
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India celebrates Independence Day on August 15th every year, commemorating the nation's independence from British rule in 1947. This is a major national holiday with flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural events across the country. January 15th, 26th, and 30th are associated with other national events.

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Army Day celebration in India

  1. 15th January

  2. 15th August

  3. 26th January

  4. 30th January
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India celebrates Army Day on January 15th every year, marking the day Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa took over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949. This day honors the Indian Army's soldiers and their valor. August 15th is Independence Day, January 26th is Republic Day.

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Republic Day celebration in India

  1. 15th January

  2. 15th August

  3. 26th January

  4. 30th January
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India celebrates Republic Day on January 26th every year, commemorating the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950. This day marks India's transition to a sovereign republic with its own constitution. January 15th is Army Day, August 15th is Independence Day, both are separate national occasions.

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Martyr's Day

  1. 15th January

  2. 15th August

  3. 26th January

  4. 30th January
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Martyr's Day in India is observed on 30th January to commemorate the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated on that day in 1948.

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National Science Day

  1. 15th March

  2. 28th February

  3. 5th April

  4. 7th April
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

National Science Day is celebrated on 28th February to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman in 1928, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.

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National Marine Day

  1. 15th March

  2. 8th March

  3. 5th April

  4. 7th April
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C Correct answer
Explanation

National Maritime Day is celebrated on 5th April to commemorate the first Indian ship 'SS Loyalty' that sailed from Mumbai to London on this day in 1919, marking the beginning of India's modern shipping history.

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World Heritage Day

  1. 15th March

  2. 8th March

  3. 5th April

  4. 18th April
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

World Heritage Day (International Day for Monuments and Sites) is observed on 18th April to raise awareness about cultural heritage and the importance of preserving historical monuments and sites worldwide.

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World Consumers Day

  1. 15th March

  2. 8th March

  3. 5th April

  4. 7th April
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

World Consumer Rights Day is observed globally on 15th March to promote consumer rights and protections. This date marks the anniversary of President Kennedy's declaration of consumer rights in 1962.

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Anti Terrorist Day

  1. 24th May

  2. 21st May

  3. 5th June

  4. 26th June

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on 21st May in India to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated by terrorists on this day in 1991.