General Awareness
Important National and International Days
1,803 Questions
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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world youth day
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world finance day
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world economic forum
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world anti-terrorist meeting
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'Shaping the post crisis world' was the theme of the 2009 World Economic Forum in Davos, focusing on global recovery after the 2008 financial crisis.
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February 1st
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February 2nd
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February 4th
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February 6th
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World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2nd each year, marking the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran. This day raises awareness about wetland conservation and their importance to ecosystems.
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8th January
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12th January
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15th January
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23rd January
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28th January
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National Youth Day is observed annually on 12th January.
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11th July
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11th March
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25th July
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25th March
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World Population Day is observed annually on July 11th. It was established by the United Nations in 1989 to raise awareness about population issues. The date has remained July 11th since its inception.
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5th October
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12th October
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21st October
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18th October
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World Habitat Day is observed on the first Monday of October every year as designated by the UN. In 2009, the first Monday fell on October 5th. This day focuses on adequate shelter as a fundamental human right.
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3rd October
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8th October
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9th October
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18th October
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Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8th every year to mark the establishment of the IAF in 1932. This day commemorates the induction of the IAF as an auxiliary force of the British Royal Air Force. The IAF officially came into being on October 8, 1932.
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3rd November
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8th December
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9th October
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21st January
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World Post Office Day is celebrated annually on October 9th to commemorate the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874. This day is recognized by postal services worldwide. The other dates (November 3, December 8, January 21) are not associated with World Post Office Day.
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Mother's Day
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Martyrs Day
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Valentine's Day
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AIDS Day
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5 July
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12 August
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20 September
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10 December
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Human Rights Day is celebrated on December 10 to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN General Assembly in 1948. This document established fundamental human rights for all people.
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Jan 26
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Jun 26
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March 23
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None
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The United Nations observes June 26 as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This day was established to raise awareness about drug control and promote a drug-free society.
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14 July 1999
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21st June 1999
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12th March 1999
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13th April 1999
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4th July 1999
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Feb. 16, 2002
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Feb. 8, 2002
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Jan. 30, 2002
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Jan. 26, 2002
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March. 30, 2002
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World Leprosy Day is observed annually on the last Sunday of January. In 2002, this fell on January 30. The day aims to raise awareness about leprosy and reduce stigma against affected persons.
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February 24, 2002
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February 26, 2002
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March 5. 2002
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March 11, 2002
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April 6, 2002
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Commonwealth Day is celebrated on the second Monday of March each year. In 2002, the second Monday fell on March 11, making this the correct answer.
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March 8
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March 10
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March 12
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March 14
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March 13
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International Women's Day is celebrated globally on March 8 every year. It commemorates the movement for women's rights and suffrage.
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February 24, 2002
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February 26, 2002
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March 5. 2002
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March 11, 2002
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April 6, 2002
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Commonwealth Day is observed on the second Monday of March every year. In 2002, the second Monday fell on March 11, which is why this date was celebrated as Commonwealth Day. This tradition continues across Commonwealth nations to celebrate their unity and shared values.