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 general knowledge

Date of Birth of Madhuri Dixit ?

  1. 15th May 1967

  2. 5th July 1966

  3. 5 May 1967

  4. 7th Nov'1967
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Madhuri Dixit was born on May 15, 1967, in Mumbai. She is a celebrated Bollywood actress known for her roles in films like 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' and 'Dil To Pagal Hai'. May 15, 1967 is the correct birthdate.

Multiple choice general knowledge

IN WHICH MONTH OF 2010 SACHIN TNDULKAR SCORES TWO CENTURIES IN ONE DAY INTNTERNATIONAL AND BECOMES 1ST CRICKET ON THIS PLANET FOR DOING SO?

  1. JANUARY

  2. FEBUARY

  3. MARCH

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

In February 2010, Sachin Tendulkar scored two ODI centuries - 170 against Australia on Feb 14 in Bangalore, and 200* against South Africa on Feb 24 in Gwalior (which became the first double century in ODI history). This made him the first cricketer ever to score two ODI hundreds in a single month. Both centuries were part of India's successful run-chases.

Multiple choice softskills creativity

In the ancient Athenian calendar the period between mid-January and mid-February was the month of Gamelion, dedicated to

  1. dedicated love of shajahan

  2. dedicated love of saleem anarkali

  3. the sacred love of romeo and juliet

  4. the sacred marriage of Zeus and Hera.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In the ancient Athenian calendar, Gamelion (mid-January to mid-February) was named after 'Gamos' (marriage) and was dedicated to the sacred marriage of Zeus and Hera. The other options refer to much later historical or fictional romances.

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.