1. On which date is Republic Day celebrated in India?
A) 26th January
B) 15th August
C) 2nd October
D) 14th November
Answer: A) 26th January
Explanation: India became a Republic on 26 January 1950, when the Constitution came into force.
2. Independence Day in India is celebrated on –
A) 15th August
B) 14th August
C) 26th January
D) 2nd October
Answer: A) 15th August
Explanation: Marks India’s independence from British rule in 1947.
3. Gandhi Jayanti is observed on –
A) 15th August
B) 2nd October
C) 14th November
D) 30th January
Answer: B) 2nd October
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.
4. Teachers’ Day in India is celebrated on –
A) 5th September
B) 14th November
C) 15th October
D) 24th January
Answer: A) 5th September
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, India’s first Vice President and a great teacher.
5. Children’s Day in India is celebrated on –
A) 14th November
B) 1st June
C) 20th November
D) 24th January
Answer: A) 14th November
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who loved children.
6. National Youth Day is celebrated on –
A) 12th January
B) 23rd January
C) 15th August
D) 26th November
Answer: A) 12th January
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, to inspire youth values and ideals.
7. Army Day in India is celebrated on –
A) 26th January
B) 15th January
C) 1st December
D) 4th December
Answer: B) 15th January
Explanation: Marks the day General K.M. Cariappa took charge as the first Indian Army Chief in 1949.
8. Air Force Day in India is observed on –
A) 8th October
B) 4th December
C) 15th January
D) 5th September
Answer: A) 8th October
Explanation: Celebrates the establishment of the Indian Air Force in 1932.
9. Navy Day is celebrated in India on –
A) 4th December
B) 26th January
C) 15th August
D) 5th December
Answer: A) 4th December
Explanation: Commemorates the success of Indian Navy during the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
10. National Voters’ Day is observed on –
A) 25th January
B) 26th January
C) 15th August
D) 30th January
Answer: A) 25th January
Explanation: Marks the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (1950).
11. National Girl Child Day is celebrated on –
A) 24th January
B) 11th October
C) 8th March
D) 15th January
Answer: A) 24th January
Explanation: Promotes awareness about the rights and education of girls in India.
12. Martyrs’ Day is observed every year on –
A) 30th January
B) 23rd March
C) 14th February
D) 15th August
Answer: A) 30th January
Explanation: Marks the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948.
13. World Health Day is celebrated on –
A) 7th April
B) 12th April
C) 10th May
D) 1st June
Answer: A) 7th April
Explanation: Established by WHO to promote global health awareness.
14. Earth Day is observed on –
A) 22nd April
B) 21st March
C) 5th June
D) 16th September
Answer: A) 22nd April
Explanation: Focuses on environmental protection and sustainability worldwide.
15. World Environment Day is celebrated on –
A) 5th June
B) 22nd April
C) 11th July
D) 16th September
Answer: A) 5th June
Explanation: Started by the United Nations in 1972 to encourage global awareness for environment protection.
16. International Yoga Day is celebrated on –
A) 21st June
B) 15th August
C) 20th May
D) 7th April
Answer: A) 21st June
Explanation: Declared by the UN in 2014 after India’s proposal to promote yoga and wellness.
17. World Population Day is observed on –
A) 11th July
B) 12th August
C) 1st May
D) 8th March
Answer: A) 11th July
Explanation: Established by the UN in 1989 to raise awareness about population issues.
18. International Labour Day (May Day) is celebrated on –
A) 1st May
B) 5th May
C) 12th June
D) 24th March
Answer: A) 1st May
Explanation: Honors the struggles and achievements of workers globally.
19. National Science Day in India is observed on –
A) 28th February
B) 14th March
C) 5th September
D) 23rd January
Answer: A) 28th February
Explanation: Marks the discovery of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman in 1928.
20. World Water Day is observed on –
A) 22nd March
B) 21st March
C) 5th June
D) 16th September
Answer: A) 22nd March
Explanation: Celebrates the importance of freshwater and sustainable water management.
21. World AIDS Day is observed every year on –
A) 1st December
B) 4th December
C) 11th December
D) 10th December
Answer: A) 1st December
Explanation: First observed in 1988 to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
22. World Human Rights Day is celebrated on –
A) 10th December
B) 9th December
C) 24th October
D) 8th March
Answer: A) 10th December
Explanation: Marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948).
23. National Tourism Day in India is observed on –
A) 25th January
B) 5th June
C) 27th September
D) 14th April
Answer: A) 25th January
Explanation: Promotes awareness about tourism’s role in economic development.
24. National Sports Day in India is observed on –
A) 29th August
B) 8th August
C) 14th August
D) 2nd September
Answer: A) 29th August
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, India’s hockey legend.
25. World Literacy Day is celebrated on –
A) 8th September
B) 5th September
C) 14th September
D) 24th January
Answer: A) 8th September
Explanation: Declared by UNESCO to emphasize the importance of literacy for individuals and societies.
26. World Wildlife Day is celebrated on –
A) 3rd March
B) 22nd March
C) 5th June
D) 4th October
Answer: A) 3rd March
Explanation: Marks the adoption of the CITES agreement to protect wild animals and plants.
27. World Forestry Day (International Day of Forests) is celebrated on –
A) 21st March
B) 22nd April
C) 23rd March
D) 5th June
Answer: A) 21st March
Explanation: Promotes awareness about the importance of forests and tree planting.
28. World Meteorological Day is observed on –
A) 23rd March
B) 22nd March
C) 24th March
D) 15th May
Answer: A) 23rd March
Explanation: Commemorates the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization in 1950.
29. World TB (Tuberculosis) Day is observed on –
A) 24th March
B) 7th April
C) 12th May
D) 1st December
Answer: A) 24th March
Explanation: Marks the discovery of the TB-causing bacterium by Robert Koch in 1882.
30. National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on –
A) 24th April
B) 25th January
C) 26th November
D) 14th April
Answer: A) 24th April
Explanation: Marks the 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1993) giving constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
31. World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on –
A) 3rd May
B) 1st May
C) 10th May
D) 5th June
Answer: A) 3rd May
Explanation: Declared by UNESCO to promote freedom of expression and media rights.
32. World Red Cross Day is observed on –
A) 8th May
B) 12th May
C) 17th May
D) 24th March
Answer: A) 8th May
Explanation: Marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross.
33. National Technology Day in India is observed on –
A) 11th May
B) 14th April
C) 15th June
D) 18th May
Answer: A) 11th May
Explanation: Commemorates India’s successful nuclear tests at Pokhran in 1998.
34. World Telecommunication Day is celebrated on –
A) 17th May
B) 11th May
C) 12th May
D) 20th June
Answer: A) 17th May
Explanation: Marks the founding of ITU (International Telecommunication Union) in 1865.
35. Anti-Terrorism Day in India is observed on –
A) 21st May
B) 26th November
C) 14th February
D) 27th November
Answer: A) 21st May
Explanation: Marks the death anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi (1991).
36. World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on –
A) 31st May
B) 1st June
C) 5th June
D) 10th May
Answer: A) 31st May
Explanation: Launched by WHO to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco.
37. World Oceans Day is celebrated on –
A) 8th June
B) 5th June
C) 11th July
D) 22nd March
Answer: A) 8th June
Explanation: Promotes the sustainable use of marine resources and ocean conservation.
38. World Blood Donor Day is observed on –
A) 14th June
B) 15th June
C) 16th June
D) 18th June
Answer: A) 14th June
Explanation: Commemorates the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, who discovered blood groups.
39. World Refugee Day is observed on –
A) 20th June
B) 12th June
C) 8th July
D) 21st June
Answer: A) 20th June
Explanation: Recognizes the strength and courage of refugees around the world.
40. National Doctor’s Day in India is celebrated on –
A) 1st July
B) 10th July
C) 12th July
D) 17th July
Answer: A) 1st July
Explanation: Honors Dr. B.C. Roy, a legendary physician and second Chief Minister of West Bengal.
41. World Population Day is observed on –
A) 11th July
B) 15th July
C) 20th June
D) 21st July
Answer: A) 11th July
Explanation: Established by UNDP in 1989 to highlight global population issues.
42. World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on –
A) 28th July
B) 12th July
C) 30th July
D) 8th August
Answer: A) 28th July
Explanation: Marks the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus.
43. International Friendship Day is celebrated on –
A) First Sunday of August
B) 30th July
C) 14th February
D) 5th June
Answer: A) First Sunday of August
Explanation: Celebrated to promote friendship and unity among people globally.
44. Hiroshima Day is observed on –
A) 6th August
B) 9th August
C) 15th August
D) 21st August
Answer: A) 6th August
Explanation: Commemorates the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 during World War II.
45. Nagasaki Day is observed on –
A) 9th August
B) 6th August
C) 15th August
D) 12th August
Answer: A) 9th August
Explanation: Marks the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945, promoting peace and nuclear disarmament.
46. International Youth Day is celebrated on –
A) 12th August
B) 15th August
C) 23rd January
D) 21st June
Answer: A) 12th August
Explanation: Established by the UN to highlight issues affecting young people globally.
47. World Humanitarian Day is observed on –
A) 19th August
B) 12th August
C) 24th October
D) 10th December
Answer: A) 19th August
Explanation: Honors humanitarian workers and those who lost their lives serving others.
48. National Sports Day in India is observed on –
A) 29th August
B) 8th August
C) 5th September
D) 15th August
Answer: A) 29th August
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, celebrated to promote sports and fitness.
49. Teachers’ Day is celebrated globally on –
A) 5th October
B) 5th September
C) 1st May
D) 14th November
Answer: A) 5th October
Explanation: Declared by UNESCO to honor teachers’ contribution to education and development.
50. World Tourism Day is celebrated on –
A) 27th September
B) 25th January
C) 15th August
D) 24th October
Answer: A) 27th September
Explanation: Promotes global awareness about the role of tourism in cultural and economic growth.
51. World Heart Day is celebrated on –
A) 29th September
B) 30th September
C) 1st October
D) 10th October
Answer: A) 29th September
Explanation: Organized by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness of cardiovascular diseases.
52. International Day of Older Persons is observed on –
A) 1st October
B) 5th October
C) 2nd October
D) 10th October
Answer: A) 1st October
Explanation: Recognizes the contributions of elderly people and promotes healthy ageing.
53. World Habitat Day is observed on –
A) First Monday of October
B) 1st October
C) 5th October
D) 8th October
Answer: A) First Monday of October
Explanation: Declared by the UN to reflect on the state of towns and the right to adequate shelter.
54. World Teachers’ Day (Global) is celebrated on –
A) 5th October
B) 5th September
C) 1st October
D) 10th November
Answer: A) 5th October
Explanation: Established by UNESCO to honor the teaching profession worldwide.
55. World Post Day is celebrated on –
A) 9th October
B) 8th October
C) 10th October
D) 5th September
Answer: A) 9th October
Explanation: Marks the founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874.
56. World Mental Health Day is observed on –
A) 10th October
B) 7th April
C) 11th October
D) 12th October
Answer: A) 10th October
Explanation: Promotes awareness about mental health issues and global mental well-being.
57. International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated on –
A) 11th October
B) 24th January
C) 8th March
D) 14th November
Answer: A) 11th October
Explanation: Established by the UN to promote girls’ rights and gender equality.
58. World Students’ Day is observed on –
A) 15th October
B) 14th November
C) 11th September
D) 24th January
Answer: A) 15th October
Explanation: Celebrated on Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s birthday to honor his contribution to education.
59. World Food Day is observed on –
A) 16th October
B) 14th October
C) 18th October
D) 12th October
Answer: A) 16th October
Explanation: Marks the founding of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945.
60. United Nations Day is celebrated on –
A) 24th October
B) 25th October
C) 21st September
D) 2nd October
Answer: A) 24th October
Explanation: Marks the anniversary of the UN Charter’s entry into force in 1945.
61. World Polio Day is observed on –
A) 24th October
B) 10th October
C) 11th November
D) 14th November
Answer: A) 24th October
Explanation: Commemorates Jonas Salk, who developed the first polio vaccine.
62. World Savings Day (World Thrift Day) is celebrated on –
A) 30th October
B) 31st October
C) 1st November
D) 14th November
Answer: B) 31st October
Explanation: Encourages saving habits worldwide; first celebrated in 1924.
63. National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is observed on –
A) 31st October
B) 30th January
C) 23rd January
D) 2nd October
Answer: A) 31st October
Explanation: Marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the “Iron Man of India.”
64. World Vegan Day is celebrated on –
A) 1st November
B) 7th November
C) 14th November
D) 30th October
Answer: A) 1st November
Explanation: Promotes awareness about veganism and animal welfare.
65. World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on –
A) 5th November
B) 6th November
C) 10th November
D) 14th November
Answer: A) 5th November
Explanation: Declared by the UN to raise awareness about tsunami risk reduction.
66. World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated on –
A) 10th November
B) 14th November
C) 8th November
D) 15th November
Answer: A) 10th November
Explanation: Promotes responsible use of science for societal benefit.
67. National Education Day in India is observed on –
A) 11th November
B) 14th November
C) 5th September
D) 26th November
Answer: A) 11th November
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Education Minister.
68. World Pneumonia Day is observed on –
A) 12th November
B) 14th November
C) 15th November
D) 18th November
Answer: A) 12th November
Explanation: Aims to spread awareness about pneumonia prevention and treatment.
69. World Diabetes Day is celebrated on –
A) 14th November
B) 1st December
C) 5th December
D) 10th December
Answer: A) 14th November
Explanation: Marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin.
70. International Students’ Day is observed on –
A) 17th November
B) 15th October
C) 14th November
D) 12th November
Answer: A) 17th November
Explanation: Commemorates students who protested against Nazi occupation in 1939.
71. World Toilet Day is celebrated on –
A) 19th November
B) 20th November
C) 21st November
D) 22nd November
Answer: A) 19th November
Explanation: Highlights the global sanitation crisis and promotes hygiene awareness.
72. Universal Children’s Day is observed globally on –
A) 20th November
B) 14th November
C) 12th December
D) 15th November
Answer: A) 20th November
Explanation: Established by the UN to promote child welfare and rights worldwide.
73. World Television Day is observed on –
A) 21st November
B) 20th November
C) 1st December
D) 23rd November
Answer: A) 21st November
Explanation: Recognizes television as a major medium of communication and education.
74. International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed on –
A) 25th November
B) 8th March
C) 24th January
D) 11th October
Answer: A) 25th November
Explanation: Promotes awareness to end violence against women and girls globally.
75. Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) in India is observed on –
A) 26th November
B) 15th August
C) 26th January
D) 23rd March
Answer: A) 26th November
Explanation: Marks the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949.
76. National Milk Day in India is celebrated on –
A) 26th November
B) 14th November
C) 28th November
D) 1st December
Answer: A) 26th November
Explanation: Birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, known as the “Father of the White Revolution.”
77. World AIDS Day is observed on –
A) 1st December
B) 10th December
C) 12th December
D) 15th December
Answer: A) 1st December
Explanation: Established by WHO in 1988 to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
78. International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated on –
A) 3rd December
B) 5th December
C) 10th December
D) 1st December
Answer: A) 3rd December
Explanation: Declared by the UN to promote inclusion and rights of disabled persons.
79. Indian Navy Day is celebrated on –
A) 4th December
B) 8th October
C) 26th January
D) 15th January
Answer: A) 4th December
Explanation: Commemorates India’s naval victory during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
80. World Soil Day is observed on –
A) 5th December
B) 10th December
C) 7th December
D) 15th December
Answer: A) 5th December
Explanation: Promotes sustainable soil management for better agriculture and environment.
81. Armed Forces Flag Day in India is observed on –
A) 7th December
B) 15th January
C) 26th January
D) 4th December
Answer: A) 7th December
Explanation: Dedicated to honoring the soldiers, sailors, and airmen of India.
82. International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated on –
A) 7th December
B) 10th December
C) 14th December
D) 15th December
Answer: A) 7th December
Explanation: Marks the founding of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
83. Human Rights Day is observed on –
A) 10th December
B) 1st December
C) 9th December
D) 5th December
Answer: A) 10th December
Explanation: Marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
84. International Mountain Day is celebrated on –
A) 11th December
B) 10th December
C) 12th December
D) 14th December
Answer: A) 11th December
Explanation: Promotes awareness about sustainable mountain development.
85. National Energy Conservation Day in India is observed on –
A) 14th December
B) 10th December
C) 12th December
D) 15th December
Answer: A) 14th December
Explanation: Organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to promote energy efficiency awareness.
86. Vijay Diwas in India is celebrated on –
A) 16th December
B) 15th August
C) 4th December
D) 26th January
Answer: A) 16th December
Explanation: Commemorates India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
87. Minorities Rights Day in India is observed on –
A) 18th December
B) 20th November
C) 24th January
D) 10th December
Answer: A) 18th December
Explanation: Promotes understanding and respect for the rights of minorities.
88. International Migrants Day is celebrated on –
A) 18th December
B) 20th December
C) 22nd December
D) 23rd December
Answer: A) 18th December
Explanation: Recognizes the contributions and challenges of migrant workers globally.
89. Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on –
A) 19th December
B) 20th December
C) 26th January
D) 15th August
Answer: A) 19th December
Explanation: Marks Goa’s liberation from Portuguese rule in 1961.
90. International Human Solidarity Day is observed on –
A) 20th December
B) 10th December
C) 15th December
D) 24th October
Answer: A) 20th December
Explanation: Promotes unity and cooperation among nations to combat global challenges.
91. National Mathematics Day in India is celebrated on –
A) 22nd December
B) 14th March
C) 25th December
D) 15th August
Answer: A) 22nd December
Explanation: Birth anniversary of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.
92. National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) in India is celebrated on –
A) 23rd December
B) 14th November
C) 11th July
D) 26th November
Answer: A) 23rd December
Explanation: Birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
93. National Consumer Rights Day in India is observed on –
A) 24th December
B) 15th March
C) 1st December
D) 20th December
Answer: A) 24th December
Explanation: Commemorates the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 coming into force.
94. Good Governance Day in India is observed on –
A) 25th December
B) 26th January
C) 14th November
D) 2nd October
Answer: A) 25th December
Explanation: Birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
95. National Pollution Control Day is observed on –
A) 2nd December
B) 5th June
C) 10th December
D) 7th December
Answer: A) 2nd December
Explanation: Commemorates the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984) and spreads awareness about pollution.
96. World Computer Literacy Day is celebrated on –
A) 2nd December
B) 14th November
C) 11th December
D) 24th January
Answer: A) 2nd December
Explanation: Initiated by NIIT in 2001 to promote digital literacy worldwide.
97. World Cancer Day is observed on –
A) 4th February
B) 5th February
C) 14th February
D) 28th February
Answer: A) 4th February
Explanation: Aims to raise awareness and encourage prevention of cancer globally.
98. World Radio Day is observed on –
A) 13th February
B) 12th February
C) 20th February
D) 21st February
Answer: A) 13th February
Explanation: Declared by UNESCO to celebrate radio as a medium for information and education.
99. International Mother Language Day is celebrated on –
A) 21st February
B) 22nd February
C) 1st March
D) 28th February
Answer: A) 21st February
Explanation: Promotes linguistic and cultural diversity; started by UNESCO in 1999.
100. National Science Day in India is observed on –
A) 28th February
B) 14th March
C) 12th April
D) 5th June
Answer: A) 28th February
Explanation: Marks the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman in 1928.