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

Martyrs Day is observed on

  1. 22 April

  2. 30 April

  3. 30 January

  4. 22 June
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Martyrs' Day is observed in India on 30 January to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Multiple choice

Alzheimers Day is observed on

  1. 21 September

  2. 21 October

  3. 21 November

  4. 21 December
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

World Alzheimer's Day is observed on 21 September each year to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Multiple choice

Earth Day is observed on

  1. 13 January

  2. 16 February

  3. 21 June

  4. 22 April
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Earth Day is an annual event on 22 April to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

Multiple choice

World Food Day is observed on

  1. 16 December

  2. 7 July

  3. 7 August

  4. 16 October
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

World Food Day is celebrated on 16 October every year to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

Multiple choice

World Population Day is observed on

  1. 11 July

  2. 11 June

  3. 8 September

  4. 15 May
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

World Population Day is an annual event observed on 11 July, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues.

Multiple choice

Flag Day is observed on

  1. 4 November

  2. 7 December

  3. 7 July

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

Armed Forces Flag Day is observed annually in India on 7 December to collect funds from people for the welfare of the Indian Armed Forces personnel.

Multiple choice

World Telcommunication Day is observed on

  1. 18 October

  2. 17 July

  3. 17 May

  4. 9 December
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is observed annually on 17 May. This date marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and the creation of the International Telecommunication Union.

Multiple choice

World AIDS Day is celebrated on

  1. Dec 1

  2. Dec 2

  3. Oct 31

  4. Oct 1
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A Correct answer
Explanation

World AIDS Day is observed globally on December 1st each year to raise awareness about the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.

Multiple choice

In a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of brotherhood and peace, the UN General Assembly declared his birth anniversary, October 2, as the

  1. International Day of Non-Violence

  2. International Day of Co-operation

  3. International Day of Peace and Co-operation

  4. International Day of Prace and Non-Violence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The UN General Assembly declared October 2, Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, as the International Day of Non-Violence to honor his legacy of peaceful resistance.