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

' World Food Day' is celebrated on

  1. October 14

  2. October 15

  3. October 16

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16th to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. The day is observed worldwide to promote awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and to ensure healthy diets for all.

Multiple choice

Which of the following falls on 8th October?

  1. Post Office Day

  2. World Food Day

  3. Air Force Day

  4. Navy Day
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Air Force Day is celebrated annually on 8th October to commemorate the establishment of the IAF in 1932. World Food Day is October 16th, Navy Day is December 4th, and Post Office Day is October 9th in India. The date 8th October specifically marks Air Force Day.

Multiple choice

The International Day of Peace is annually observed on

  1. 11th September

  2. 15th September

  3. 21st September

  4. 24th September

  5. 29th September
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Day of Peace is observed annually on September 21st, as established by the United Nations in 1981. This day is dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples. The date coincides with the opening session of the UN General Assembly.

Multiple choice

When is the International Day of Charity observed annually?

  1. 1st September

  2. 5th September

  3. 9th September

  4. 12th September

  5. 15th September
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Day of Charity is observed annually on September 5th, designated by the UN to commemorate the death anniversary of Mother Teresa (1910-1997). This date was chosen to honor her humanitarian work and the founding of the Missionaries of Charity. The other dates are not associated with this international observance.

Multiple choice

In the month of April-May, 2011, many Pawan Hans helicopters crashed in the northeast region of India. On which date did the CM of Arunachal Pradesh die in one such accident?

  1. April 19, 2011

  2. April 21, 2011

  3. April 29, 2011

  4. May 6, 2011
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

On 29 April 2011, a Pawan Hans AS350 B-3 helicopter carrying Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sh. Dorjee Khandu and four other people on board, went missing. It was traced four days later on May 4, 2011, near Lobthang. All the five people, including Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, were found dead.

Multiple choice

When is World Tuberculosis Day observed?

  1. 22nd May

  2. 23rd June

  3. 24th March

  4. 3rd April
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

World Tuberculosis Day is observed on March 24th annually to commemorate the discovery of the TB bacterium by Dr. Robert Koch in 1882. The date was established to raise awareness about TB globally.

Multiple choice

Every year the Hindi Day is celebrated on

  1. 5th August

  2. 14th September

  3. 26th January

  4. 24th October
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi Diwas (Hindi Day) is celebrated on September 14th each year to commemorate the adoption of Hindi in Devanagari script as an official language of India in 1949. The Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi (written in Devanagari) as the official language on this date. August 5, January 26, and October 24 are not associated with Hindi language commemoration.

Multiple choice

World Tuberculosis Day is observed on which of the following dates?

  1. 22nd May

  2. 24th March

  3. 23rd June

  4. 3rd April
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

World Tuberculosis Day is observed annually on March 24th to commemorate the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of the TB bacillus. This day raises awareness about TB prevention, treatment, and the global effort to eliminate this deadly infectious disease.

Multiple choice

World Environment Day falls on

  1. 8th March

  2. 5th June

  3. 10th December

  4. 21st January
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5th since 1973. It was established by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage global action for environmental conservation. Each year has a specific theme.