80. Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, observed on 15 November, marks the birth anniversary of which freedom fighter?
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- (A) Birsa Munda
- (B) Kanhu Murmu
- (C) Arjun Munda
- (D) Veer Narayan Singh
Answer: (A) Birsa Munda
Explanation: Janjatiya Gaurav Divas celebrates the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda on 15 November. The observance was announced in 2021 to honour the role of tribal communities, particularly their resistance to colonial domination and contributions to India’s history.
79. Teachers’ Day in India, celebrated on 5 September, marks whose birthday?
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- (A) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- (B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- (C) Subhas Chandra Bose
- (D) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Answer: (D) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Explanation: India’s Teachers’ Day is celebrated on the birthday of philosopher, educator and former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, born on 5 September 1888. It recognises teachers’ contribution to society. World Teachers’ Day is a separate global observance on 5 October.
78. On which date does India celebrate Constitution Day?
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- (A) 15 August
- (B) 2 October
- (C) 26 November
- (D) 26 January
Answer: (C) 26 November
Explanation: Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, falls on 26 November. On that date in 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted India’s Constitution. Most constitutional provisions came into force on 26 January 1950, celebrated separately as Republic Day.
77. Which date is recognized as the International Day of Peace?
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- (A) 14 November
- (B) 11 July
- (C) 19 August
- (D) 21 September
Answer: (D) 21 September
Explanation: The United Nations observes the International Day of Peace on 21 September. Established by the General Assembly in 1981, it promotes non-violence, dialogue and cooperation among people and nations. The worldwide observance was first held in 1982.
76. When is World Post Day celebrated?
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- (A) 3 October
- (B) 10 October
- (C) 9 October
- (D) 15 October
Answer: (C) 9 October
Explanation: World Post Day falls on 9 October, commemorating the founding of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 at Bern, Switzerland. The UPU established the observance in 1969 to highlight the importance of postal services and communication infrastructure.
75. In which year did Narendra Modi propose an International Day of Yoga at the United Nations General Assembly?
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- (A) 2013
- (B) 2015
- (C) 2016
- (D) 2014
Answer: (D) 2014
Explanation: The proposal for an International Day of Yoga was made at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. The UN subsequently designated 21 June for the observance. The first worldwide International Day of Yoga was celebrated in June 2015.
74. When was the International Day of Older Persons celebrated in 2021?
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- (A) 1 October
- (B) 3 October
- (C) 4 October
- (D) 2 October
Answer: (A) 1 October
Explanation: The United Nations observes the International Day of Older Persons every year on 1 October. The day was designated in 1990 to spotlight the contributions, dignity, social inclusion and care needs of older persons across societies.
73. Which numbered National Voters’ Day was observed across India on 25 January 2023?
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- (A) 13th
- (B) 12th
- (C) 10th
- (D) 11th
Answer: (A) 13th
Explanation: The 13th National Voters’ Day occurred in 2023, counting from its first celebration in 2011. India observes it on 25 January, the foundation anniversary of the Election Commission of India in 1950, to encourage participation by eligible voters.
72. On 15 August 2022, India celebrated its ______ Independence Day.
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- (A) 77th
- (B) 73rd
- (C) 72nd
- (D) 76th
Answer: (D) 76th
Explanation: India’s first Independence Day was 15 August 1947, making the 2022 observance the 76th. By then, 75 complete years of independence had elapsed. This distinction explains why the 75th anniversary and 76th Independence Day were discussed together.
71. In which year did India celebrate its 73rd Republic Day?
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- (A) 2022
- (B) 2019
- (C) 2021
- (D) 2020
Answer: (A) 2022
Explanation: India became a republic on 26 January 1950, which was its first Republic Day. Counting 1950 as number one gives 2022 as the 73rd observance. The date marks the Constitution entering into force, rather than its adoption.
