General Awareness
Important National and International Days
1,648 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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3rd July
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1st July
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11th July
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7th July
C
Correct answer
Explanation
World Population Day is an annual event observed on July 11th, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues.
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14th June
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1st June
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7th June
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11th June
A
Correct answer
Explanation
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14th every year to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products.
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20th January
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20th February
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20th March
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20th April
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Arunachal Pradesh attained statehood on February 20, 1987, and this date is celebrated as Statehood Day.
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26th August
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24th May
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27th December
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none of these
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Commonwealth Day is observed on the second Monday of March, not on any of the dates listed in options A, B, or C. Since none of these specific dates are correct, option D (none of these) is the right answer.
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25th April
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26th April
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25th May
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25th June
A
Correct answer
Explanation
World Malaria Day is internationally recognized and observed on April 25th each year.
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22nd January
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22nd April
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22nd February
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22nd March
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Earth Day is globally celebrated on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
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12th May
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12th June
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12th July
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12th August
A
Correct answer
Explanation
International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 12th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
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23rd March
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5th June
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8th March
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8th May
C
Correct answer
Explanation
International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8th to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.
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1st January
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1st April
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1st July
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22nd March
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The first month of the Saka calendar is Chaitra, which corresponds to March 22nd in a normal year.
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January 30
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October 2
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August 15
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January 3
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Martyr's Day in India is observed on January 30th, the anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Chaitra
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Ashad
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Falgun
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Bhadra
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In the Saka calendar, the year begins with Chaitra and ends with Phalguna (or Falgun).
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Chaitra
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Bhadra
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Falgun
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Ashad
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Indian National Calendar, based on the Saka Era, begins with the month of Chaitra. This usually corresponds to March 22 in the Gregorian calendar.
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22nd January
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22nd February
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22nd March
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22nd April
C
Correct answer
Explanation
World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day held on March 22nd to highlight the importance of freshwater.
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October 12
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October 14
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October 16
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October 24
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none
D
Correct answer
Explanation
United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24 every year, marking the anniversary of the UN Charter's entry into force in 1945.
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18th April
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8th September
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8th October
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8th March
D
Correct answer
Explanation
International Women's Day is celebrated globally on March 8th every year.