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

Which one of the following days is observed as the World Pneumonia Day?

  1. November 1

  2. November 12

  3. November 8

  4. November 15
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

World Pneumonia Day is observed globally on November 12 each year since 2009. It was established by the Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia to raise awareness about pneumonia as a leading cause of child mortality worldwide and to promote prevention and treatment strategies.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following days is observed as the National Cancer Awareness Day?

  1. November 1

  2. November 2

  3. November 8

  4. November 10
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on November 8 every year in India. This day was designated to create awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. November 1 and 2 are not related to cancer awareness, while November 10 is not the designated date for this observance.

Multiple choice

Which one of the following days is observed as the Diabetes Day?

  1. November 1

  2. November 2

  3. November 14

  4. November 8
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14 every year to raise awareness about diabetes. The date was chosen to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, discovered insulin in 1921. November 1, 2, and 8 are not related to diabetes awareness.

Multiple choice

A bill is drawn on 29th January 2012 for 3 months. There is a public holiday on date of maturity after 3 months including the days of grace. In this case, what should be the due date of maturity of bill?

  1. 3rd May, 2012

  2. 29th April, 2012

  3. 2nd May, 2012

  4. 1st May, 2012

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In case of any public holiday on the due date of bill to be matured including 3 days of grace period, the due date of maturity shall be the preceeding date of the normal due date. The normal due date including 3 days of grace is 02 May, 2012 in this case.  Due to public holiday on 02 May, 2012, the final due date of bill to be matured shall be 01 May, 2012.

Multiple choice

WED stands for

  1. World Environment Day

  2. World Education Day

  3. World Explosion Day

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

WED stands for World Environment Day.

Multiple choice

National Statistic Day is observed on

  1. June 29

  2. May 11

  3. February 28

  4. December 23
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

National Statistics Day is observed in India on June 29th to honor the birth anniversary of Professor P.C. Mahalanobis, the founder of the National Statistical System. The other dates are not associated with this observance.

Multiple choice

The World Food Day was celebrated on October 16 worldwide to raise awareness to the plight of the world's hungry. Each year FAO chooses a theme for World Food Day. What was the theme of this year (2009)?

  1. Fight Hunger to Reduce Poverty

  2. Achieving Food Security In Times Of Crisis

  3. The Right to Food

  4. Biodiversity for Food Security

  5. Working Together for an International Alliance Against Hunger
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

World Food Day is the anniversary of the founding of the FAO, headquartered in Rome, in 1945.

Multiple choice

Navy Day is celebrated on

  1. December 1

  2. December 2

  3. December 3

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

Indian Navy Day is celebrated on December 4th each year to commemorate Operation Trident during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, when the Indian Navy launched a devastating attack on Karachi harbor.

Multiple choice

World Aids Day is on:

  1. December 4th

  2. December 1st

  3. December 3rd

  4. December 5th

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

World AIDS Day is observed annually on December 1st to raise awareness about the AIDS pandemic caused by HIV spread. It was the first global health day established by the World Health Organization and has been recognized since 1988.

Multiple choice

The International Literacy Day is observed annually on

  1. September 8

  2. November 28

  3. May 2

  4. September 22
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

International Literacy Day is observed annually on September 8th, as proclaimed by UNESCO in 1966. This day aims to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals and communities, and to promote global literacy efforts.

Multiple choice

Air Force Day is observed on :

  1. Oct 8

  2. Oct 10

  3. Oct 21

  4. Oct 31
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8 every year to commemorate the establishment of the Indian Air Force in 1932. The day honors the IAF's role in national security and its contributions to various military operations.