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

When is the 'International Women's Day' observed?

  1. March 8

  2. February 14

  3. May 10

  4. October 2
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Explanation

International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8. It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

Multiple choice

World Red Cross Day is observed on

  1. May 8

  2. May 6

  3. May 5

  4. May 4
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World Red Cross Day is celebrated annually on May 8, which is the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Multiple choice

Farmer's Day is on

  1. December 23

  2. December 8

  3. October 24

  4. October 9
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Farmer's Day (Kisan Diwas) is celebrated in India on December 23 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the fifth Prime Minister of India.

Multiple choice

Haryana Day is celebrated on

  1. 1st November

  2. 13th November

  3. 1st December

  4. 8th December
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Explanation

Haryana was carved out of the state of Punjab on November 1, 1966, following the recommendations of the Shah Commission. Consequently, Haryana Day is celebrated annually on this date.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was observed on May 12, 2010?

  1. World Blood Donation Day

  2. World Maternal Care Day

  3. World Nurses Day

  4. World Sanitation Day

  5. World Doctors Day
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Explanation

World Nurses Day - the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing, was observed on May 19, 2010.

Multiple choice

The World Environment Day is celebrated on

  1. 5th June

  2. 5th October

  3. 5th July

  4. 5th August
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Explanation

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to raise awareness and encourage action for the protection of our environment. It was established by the United Nations.