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 here we go again second world war and world history

When was the Victory in Europe (VE) day commemorated in Britain?

  1. 7 May 1945

  2. 9 May 1945

  3. 3 May 1945

  4. 8 May 1945
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Explanation
  • The Victory in Europe (VE) day was commemorated on 8 May 1945 in Britain.
  • It was the date when the Allies accepted the unconditional surrender of the German armed forces.
Multiple choice here we go again second world war and world history

When is the Holocaust Memorial day commemorated every year?

  1. 27 January

  2. 26 January

  3. 29 January

  4. 28 January
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A Correct answer
Explanation
The Holocaust Memorial Day was introduced in the year 2001. Since then, 27th January every year was commemorated as Holocaust Memorial day.
Multiple choice

On what day is World Water Day observed?

  1. April 22

  2. December 25

  3. March 22

  4. February 14
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C Correct answer
Explanation

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance held on March 22 to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Multiple choice civics road safety rules and regulations road safety education general awareness road safety

When was the road safety week celebrated during 2015 in CBSE affiliated schools?

  1. 11-17 January

  2. 01-07 January

  3. 18-24 January

  4. 01-07 February
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Explanation

Every year, prominent metro cities of India celebrate the road safety week to promote road safety measures. During the entire week, the transport departments of various states create awareness through community building process in schools, colleges, offices and on roads. They also sensitise people about the outcome of   -drunkendriving, high-speed driving, importance of wearing helmet for bikers and seat belts for four-wheeler drivers. At times, they choose themes to communicate to the masses. Road Safety Week 2015 was celebrated in India from 11-17 January.

Multiple choice civics road safety rules and regulations road safety education general awareness road safety

Every year, first week of _________is celebrated as Road safety week.

  1. December

  2. January

  3. March

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Road safety week is celebrated in the first week of December. This event is organised to make people aware of traffic rules. This is an attempt to reduce road accidents and save the lives of the people by raising awareness 

Multiple choice civics road safety rules and regulations road safety education general awareness road safety

In India road safety week is celebrated in the month of ____________.

  1. December

  2. August

  3. September

  4. January
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Explanation

Road Accidents in India are continuously increasing. To make people aware of traffic rules and their importance Road Safety Week is Celebrated every Year in January in India. People are encouraged about how to drive on road by organizing a variety of programmes related to Road Safety.

Multiple choice political science our society marginalisation in india understanding marginalisation challenges and solutions

International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on _________.

  1. 8th October

  2. 9th December

  3. 10th September

  4. 12th November
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B Correct answer
Explanation

International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9th December. This day was made international anti-corruption day since the passage of the United Nations Convention against Corruption on 31 October 2003. 

Multiple choice

On what day is World Water Day observed?

  1. April 22

  2. December 25

  3. March 22

  4. February 14
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance held on March 22 to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Multiple choice civics following the mahatma - part 2 flow of refugees and integration of princely states the indian independence act, 1947 constitution and the first general election

Marathwada Muktidin is celebrated on _____.

  1. 17 August

  2. 17 September

  3. 17 July

  4. 17 December
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Explanation

Even though India became Independent on August 15, 1947, however the people of the old Hyderabad state and those in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra had to wait for another thirteen months and two days to get freedom from the Nizam's rule. This day is celebrated as Marathwada Muktidin on 17th September every year. A number of people from Marathwada had sacrificed their lives in the struggle for freedom from the Nizam's rule.