Important Days MCQs

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Important Days MCQs

Practice Important Days MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering national days, international days, United Nations observances, awareness campaigns, commemorative events and important dates frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #101
World Thalassemia Day is observed on:
A. 8 June
B. 8 May
C. 8 August
D. 8 July

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
International Thalassemia Day is observed on 8 May each year.

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Question #102
National Technology Day (India) commemorates:
A. Pokhran-II nuclear tests
B. India's space agency formation
C. ISRO's Mars Mission
D. First satellite launch

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
National Technology Day in India is celebrated on 11 May to commemorate the success of the Pokhran-II nuclear tests.

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Question #103
International Nurses Day is observed on:
A. 12 June
B. 12 May
C. 12 July
D. 12 August

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
International Nurses Day is an international day observed around the world on 12 May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth.

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Question #104
World Hypertension Day is observed on:
A. 17 June
B. 17 August
C. 17 May
D. 17 July

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
World Hypertension Day is observed annually on 17 May.

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Question #105
World Metrology Day is observed on:
A. 20 July
B. 20 May
C. 20 August
D. 20 June

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
World Metrology Day is an annual celebration of the signature of the Metre Convention on 20 May 1875.

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Question #106
Anti-Terrorism Day (India) marks the death anniversary of:
A. Indira Gandhi
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Rajiv Gandhi

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Anti-Terrorism Day in India is observed on 21 May, the death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi.

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Question #107
World Environment Day (5 June) was first celebrated in which year?
A. 1990
B. 1972
C. 1974
D. 1980

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
World Environment Day was first celebrated in 1974.

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Question #108
World Ocean Day is observed on:
A. 8 June
B. 8 August
C. 8 July
D. 8 September

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
World Oceans Day is an internationally recognized day on 8 June.

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Question #109
World Day Against Child Labour is observed on:
A. 12 August
B. 12 July
C. 12 September
D. 12 June

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12 June.

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Question #110
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on:
A. 17 June
B. 17 September
C. 17 August
D. 17 July

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a United Nations observance day celebrated on 17 June.

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Question #111
International Widows' Day is observed on:
A. 23 August
B. 23 June
C. 23 July
D. 23 September

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
International Widows' Day is a United Nations sanctioned global awareness day that takes place on 23 June.

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Question #112
National Doctors' Day (India) is observed on:
A. 1 June
B. 1 September
C. 1 August
D. 1 July

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
National Doctors' Day is celebrated in India on 1 July, the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.

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Question #113
World Sports Journalists Day is observed on:
A. 2 August
B. 2 September
C. 2 June
D. 2 July

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
World Sports Journalists Day is observed on 2 July.

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Question #114
International Malala Day is observed on:
A. 12 August
B. 12 September
C. 12 June
D. 12 July

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The United Nations declared 12 July as Malala Day, in honour of Malala Yousafzai.

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Question #115
World Youth Skills Day is observed on:
A. 15 July
B. 15 August
C. 15 September
D. 15 June

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
World Youth Skills Day is observed on 15 July.

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Question #116
International Tiger Day is observed on:
A. 29 August
B. 29 September
C. 29 July
D. 29 June

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
International Tiger Day is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation, held on 29 July.

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Question #117
World Breastfeeding Week is observed from:
A. 1-7 September
B. 1-7 November
C. 1-7 October
D. 1-7 August

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
World Breastfeeding Week is an annual celebration which is being held every year from 1 to 7 August.

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Question #118
Hiroshima Day is observed on:
A. 6 October
B. 6 November
C. 6 August
D. 6 September

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Hiroshima Day is observed on 6 August to commemorate the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945.

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Question #119
International Youth Day is observed on:
A. 12 September
B. 12 August
C. 12 November
D. 12 October

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
International Youth Day is an awareness day designated by the United Nations, observed on 12 August.

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Question #120
World Photography Day is observed on:
A. 19 November
B. 19 August
C. 19 October
D. 19 September

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
World Photography Day is observed on 19 August.

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