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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September
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May
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July
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November
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September
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August
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November
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July
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This answer is correct based on the calendar coincidence. Teacher's Day in India is celebrated on September 5th. Capricorn (the goat) is visible in evening skies during autumn months, including September. The question uses a cultural reference (Teacher's Day) as a mnemonic device.
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Martyr's Day
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Youth Day
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Science Day
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Bravery Day
B
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Explanation
Swami Vivekananda's birthday (January 12) is celebrated as National Youth Day in India designated by the government in 1984 to honor his inspirational message to the youth of the country. The day recognizes his teachings and philosophy that continue to motivate young people across India. Martyr's Day (January 30) Science Day (February 28) and Bravery Day are different observances.
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Navy day
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Air Force day
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Army Day
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Defence Day
C
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Explanation
Army Day is celebrated on January 15 each year to commemorate the day when Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949 taking over from British General Sir Roy Bucher. Navy Day is December 4 and Air Force Day is October 8. There is no specific Defence Day in the Indian military calendar.
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Satyagrah day
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Martyr's Day
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Congress day
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Non Violence day
B
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Explanation
January 30 the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is observed as Martyr's Day (Shaheed Diwas) in India to honor his sacrifice and the principles of truth and non-violence he stood for. Satyagraha Day Congress Day and Non Violence Day are not official observances on this date.
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Physics Day
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Science Day
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Chemistry Day
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Raman Day
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February 28 is celebrated as National Science Day in India to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman in 1928 for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. The day is observed to promote the importance of science and technology in daily life. Physics Day Chemistry Day and Raman Day are not the official observances.
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Teacher's Day
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Science day
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Education Day
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Doctor's day
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a renowned philosopher and teacher who served as India's second President. When he was President, some students requested to celebrate his birthday; he suggested celebrating it as Teachers' Day instead to honor all teachers. September 5th is now celebrated as Teachers' Day across India.
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April
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June
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September
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December
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Explanation
Australia is in the Southern Hemisphere, so seasons are reversed compared to the Northern Hemisphere. Summer runs December through February. Autumn is March-May, winter is June-August, spring is September-November. April (autumn), June (winter), and September (spring) are incorrect.
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April 1
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May 1
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October 2
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July 1
D
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Explanation
State Bank of India celebrates its day on July 1 to commemorate the bank's establishment in 1955 when the Imperial Bank of India was nationalized and became SBI. This marks SBI's foundational date as a state-owned institution serving India's banking needs.
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2009, December 7
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2010, January 31
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2009, November 29
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2010, November 29
B
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Explanation
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony took place on January 31, 2010, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. This event honored musical achievements released between October 1, 2008, and September 30, 2009. Beyonce and Taylor Swift were among the big winners of the night.
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25th Dec
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12th Dec
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6th Dec
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2nd Dec
B
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Explanation
Rajinikanth's birthday is December 12th (12th Dec). This is a well-known fact about the superstar actor, widely celebrated by fans as 'Superstar Day' in Tamil Nadu.
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10 Oct
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09 OCt
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11 OCt
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13 OCt
C
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Explanation
Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942. This is a well-documented fact. The other options (October 9, 10, and 13) are incorrect dates.
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May 17
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May 21
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May 23
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May 25
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Explanation
World Telecommunication Day is observed annually on May 17th to mark the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in 1865. The day celebrates the importance of communication technology and its role in connecting people globally. It was established by the UN to raise awareness about the internet and other digital technologies.
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Dec 30, 2050
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Feb 25, 2025
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Dec 21, 2012
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May 30, 2015
C
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Explanation
The Mayan Long Count calendar cycle ended on December 21, 2012. This date marked the completion of a 5,125-year cycle and was widely misinterpreted as predicting an apocalypse, though it actually signified the end of one calendar era and beginning of another.
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06-June-1944
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20-July-1945
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20-Jan-1945
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06-June-1945
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Explanation
D-Day refers to June 6, 1944, when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy in the largest seaborne invasion in history. This operation began the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation. The term 'D-Day' refers to the day an operation begins.