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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20th December
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4th July
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8th August
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10th December
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Human Rights Day is observed annually on December 10th to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN General Assembly in 1948. This date marks a milestone in international human rights recognition.
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World Forest Day
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World Environment Day
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World Red Cross Day
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World Food Day
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None of the above
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5th June is observed as the World Environment day.
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Mar 26
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Jan 8
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Aug 23
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Jan 26
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Bangladesh Independence Day is March 26, 1971, commemorating the declaration of independence from Pakistan. March 26 is celebrated annually as Bangladesh Day. January 26 is India's Republic Day, not related to Bangladesh's independence.
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Jan 3
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April 15
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March 15
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May 15
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Himachal Pradesh State Day is observed on April 15 every year, commemorating the day in 1948 when Himachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state. This date marks the state's formation anniversary.
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8th March
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16th October
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10th December
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5th June
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World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th since 1973. It was established by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental protection and global environmental issues.
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5th September
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14th November
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2nd October
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10th January
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Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, was born on November 14, 1889. This date is celebrated as Children's Day in India to honor his love for children and his belief that they are the future of the nation. October 2nd is Gandhi's birthday, while September 5th is Teachers' Day.
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Independence Day
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Republic Day
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Deepawali
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Gandhi Jayanti
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India has only three national holidays: Republic Day (Jan 26), Independence Day (Aug 15), and Gandhi Jayanti (Oct 2). Deepawali is a major Hindu religious festival celebrating Lord Ram's return to Ayodhya, not a national holiday. National holidays are secular and celebrated nationwide.
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The UN General Assembly holds its regular annual session beginning on the third Tuesday of September. This 'General Debate' runs through September and October, where world leaders address the assembly.
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2nd April
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9th April
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16th April
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21st April
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28th April
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5th June
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9th June
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15th June
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21st June
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29th June
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26th January
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24th February
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14th April
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10th June
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Central Excise Day is celebrated on February 24th every year to honor the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act in 1944. It recognizes the contribution of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) to India's revenue.
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15th August
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18th August
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25th August
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26th August
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The United Nations observes August 26th every year as Namibia Day. This day commemorates the start of the armed struggle by SWAPO (South West Africa People's Organization) in 1966 against South African occupation. It's not the same as Namibia's Independence Day (March 21).
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1 January
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31 December
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21 September
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15 August
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The United Nations established the International Day of Peace in 1981, observed annually on September 21. This day promotes peace and non-violence worldwide through global ceasefire and non-violence campaigns.