100. The theme of World Water Day 2026 is “Water and Gender”. On which date is this day observed annually?
[RRB Group D — 25 Aug 2026, Shift 3]
- (A) 22 March
- (B) 10 March
- (C) 21 March
- (D) 8 March
Answer: (A) 22 March
Explanation: World Water Day is observed on 22 March to underline the importance of freshwater and sustainable management. The 2026 focus on water and gender emphasizes unequal access and the different responsibilities associated with collecting, managing and using water.
99. What was the official United Nations theme for International Women’s Day 2026?
[RRB Group D — 20 Aug 2026, Shift 3]
- (A) Empower, Include, Advance: Women Leading Change
- (B) Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls
- (C) Accelerate Action: Equal Rights for a Sustainable Future
- (D) Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress
Answer: (B) Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls
Explanation: The United Nations used “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” for its 2026 observance. The slogan links equality with the practical enforcement of rights, accessible justice and concrete measures benefiting women and girls worldwide.
98. National Youth Day 2026 carried the theme “Ignite the Self, Impact the World”. Whose birth anniversary does the day mark?
[RRB Group D — 17 Aug 2026, Shift 3]
- (A) Swami Vivekananda
- (B) Rabindranath Tagore
- (C) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
- (D) Sri Aurobindo
Answer: (A) Swami Vivekananda
Explanation: National Youth Day falls on 12 January, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, born in 1863. His ideas about character, confidence, education and service inspired its observance. The 2026 theme connected self-development with a wider contribution to society.
97. On which date was National Girl Child Day observed across India in 2026?
[RRB Group D — 14 Aug 2026, Shift 3]
- (A) 12 January
- (B) 13 February
- (C) 24 January
- (D) 8 March
Answer: (C) 24 January
Explanation: National Girl Child Day is marked on 24 January in India. Introduced by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2008, it draws attention to girls’ education, nutrition, safety, equal opportunities and the elimination of discrimination.
96. What was the official theme of World Health Day 2026, observed on 7 April?
[RRB Group D — 11 Aug 2026, Shift 3]
- (A) Health for all, leave no one behind
- (B) My health, my right
- (C) Together for health. Stand with science
- (D) Building a fairer, healthier world
Answer: (C) Together for health. Stand with science
Explanation: “Together for health. Stand with science” was the World Health Day theme for 2026. It stressed scientific evidence, public confidence in research and collective health action. The date, 7 April, also commemorates the establishment of WHO in 1948.
95. On which date was World Consumer Rights Day observed in 2026?
[RRB Group D — 9 Aug 2026, Shift 3]
- (A) 24 December
- (B) 15 March
- (C) 15 April
- (D) 15 October
Answer: (B) 15 March
Explanation: World Consumer Rights Day is commemorated every 15 March. Its historical inspiration was a 1962 address by US President John F. Kennedy identifying fundamental consumer rights. India separately marks National Consumer Day on 24 December; the dates are not interchangeable.
94. Which day is observed as World Health Day?
[Bihar Police SI Mains — 17 May 2026]
- (A) 4 April
- (B) 7 April
- (C) 10 April
- (D) 15 April
Answer: (B) 7 April
Explanation: World Health Day takes place on 7 April each year, coinciding with the foundation date of the World Health Organization in 1948. The observance began in 1950 and draws attention to global public-health priorities through an annually selected theme.
93. What was the theme of World Environment Day 2025?
[CGPSC Preliminary Examination — 22 Feb 2026]
- (A) Only One Earth
- (B) Solutions to Plastic Pollution
- (C) Beat Plastic Pollution
- (D) Ecosystem Restoration
Answer: (C) Beat Plastic Pollution
Explanation: The 2025 World Environment Day campaign was “Beat Plastic Pollution”, as confirmed by the United Nations Environment Programme. The global celebrations were hosted by the Republic of Korea and emphasized reducing, reusing and redesigning plastics to prevent pollution. Some unofficial answer keys incorrectly identify a different option.
92. What was the United Nations theme of International Women’s Day 2025?
[RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT-I — 17 Jun 2026, Shift 3]
- (A) Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress
- (B) Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow
- (C) DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality
- (D) For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment
Answer: (D) For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment
Explanation: The United Nations theme for 2025 was “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment”. It emphasizes strengthening rights and access to opportunities. Although the observance occurred in 2025, this question appeared in an examination administered in June 2026.
91. What was the theme of World Tuberculosis Day 2025, observed on 24 March?
[RRB Group D — 23 Dec 2025, Shift 3]
- (A) Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver
- (B) Unite to End TB: Fund, Innovate, Act
- (C) TB Free by 2030: Global Pact
- (D) End TB Now: Diagnose, Treat, Prevent
Answer: (A) Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver
Explanation: The 2025 tuberculosis campaign was “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver”. World TB Day on 24 March recalls Robert Koch’s 1882 announcement identifying the causative bacterium. The wording calls for political commitment, sustained investment and effective delivery of treatment.
90. On which date is National Sports Day celebrated in India?
[SSC CPO — 12 Dec 2025, Shift 1]
- (A) 29 July
- (B) 29 August
- (C) 29 September
- (D) 29 October
Answer: (B) 29 August
Explanation: National Sports Day is observed on 29 August, the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. It celebrates sporting excellence and encourages physical activity. Dhyan Chand represented India during its celebrated Olympic hockey successes of the twentieth century.
89. Which day is celebrated on 31 October to honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
[SSC CHSL Tier I — 28 Nov 2025, Shift 1]
- (A) National Science Day
- (B) National Martyrs’ Day
- (C) National Unity Day
- (D) National Constitution Day
Answer: (C) National Unity Day
Explanation: India observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, or National Unity Day, on 31 October. This is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. He is remembered for his central role in integrating princely states into the Indian Union after independence.
88. National Science Day, celebrated on 28 February, commemorates the achievement of which scientist?
[SSC CHSL Tier I — 14 Nov 2025, Shift 1]
- (A) C. V. Raman
- (B) Homi J. Bhabha
- (C) Vikram Sarabhai
- (D) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Answer: (A) C. V. Raman
Explanation: National Science Day honours physicist C. V. Raman, who announced the Raman effect on 28 February 1928. His work on the scattering of light earned him the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics, the first awarded to an Asian scientist in physics.
87. What was the theme of World Wildlife Day observed on 3 March 2025?
[RRB NTPC Graduate CBT-II — 13 Oct 2025, Shift 1]
- (A) Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet
- (B) Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation
- (C) Recovering Key Species for Ecosystem Restoration
- (D) Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
Answer: (A) Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet
Explanation: World Wildlife Day 2025 highlighted financing conservation through the theme “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet”. The 3 March observance connects biodiversity protection with livelihoods and recognizes that conservation requires long-term funding and participation by local communities.
86. Which date is celebrated as World Health Day?
[WB Police SI Preliminary Examination — 12 Oct 2025]
- (A) 23 April
- (B) 18 April
- (C) 15 April
- (D) 7 April
Answer: (D) 7 April
Explanation: World Health Day is observed on 7 April by the World Health Organization and its partners. Each year focuses attention on a particular health challenge, such as equitable access or disease prevention. The date relates to WHO’s founding in 1948.
85. On which date is National Girl Child Day celebrated in India?
[UPSSSC PET — 7 Sept 2025, Shift 2]
- (A) 24 January
- (B) 8 March
- (C) 11 October
- (D) 25 December
- (E) None of the above
Answer: (A) 24 January
Explanation: India marks National Girl Child Day on 24 January. It is distinct from the United Nations International Day of the Girl Child, which falls on 11 October. The Indian observance promotes girls’ rights, education, welfare and protection from discrimination.
84. World Consumer Rights Day is observed on which date?
[UPSSSC PET — 6 Sept 2025, Shift 1]
- (A) 8 April
- (B) 21 March
- (C) 11 October
- (D) 15 March
- (E) None of the above
Answer: (D) 15 March
Explanation: World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on 15 March. It was inspired by John F. Kennedy’s 1962 consumer-rights message to the US Congress. Campaigns focus on product safety, fair markets, information, consumer choice and access to redress.
83. Which observance on 24 January 2025 promoted the rights of girls in India?
[RRB NTPC Graduate CBT-I — 13 Jun 2025, Shift 2]
- (A) National Girl Child Day
- (B) National Girl Safety Day
- (C) Girl Equality Day
- (D) Girl Empowerment Day
Answer: (A) National Girl Child Day
Explanation: National Girl Child Day is an Indian observance held on 24 January. Its aim is to challenge discrimination and encourage access to education, health and opportunity for girls. It should not be confused with International Women’s Day on 8 March.
82. On which date is World Ozone Day observed?
[OSSC CGLRE Mains — 30 Mar 2025]
- (A) 16 September
- (B) 22 September
- (C) 6 October
- (D) 23 October
Answer: (A) 16 September
Explanation: The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed on 16 September. The date recalls the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987, an international agreement controlling ozone-depleting substances and supporting atmospheric recovery.
81. When is National Mathematics Day observed in India?
[UPSSSC Junior Assistant — 19 Jan 2025]
- (A) 25 December
- (B) 14 November
- (C) 5 December
- (D) 22 December
- (E) None of the above
Answer: (D) 22 December
Explanation: National Mathematics Day is celebrated on 22 December, the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan. The Government of India announced the observance in 2012. It encourages mathematical learning and honours his outstanding contributions to number theory and related branches.
80. Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, observed on 15 November, marks the birth anniversary of which freedom fighter?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 25 Sept 2024, Shift 3]
- (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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 24 Sept 2024, Shift 3]
- (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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 11 Sept 2024, Shift 1]
- (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?
[UP Police Constable Re-examination — 24 Aug 2024, Shift 2]
- (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?
[UP Police Constable Re-examination — 23 Aug 2024, Shift 1]
- (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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 27 Jul 2023, Shift 3]
- (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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 25 Jul 2023, Shift 3]
- (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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 21 Jul 2023, Shift 4]
- (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.
[SSC CGL Tier I — 20 Jul 2023, Shift 3]
- (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?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 19 Jul 2023, Shift 2]
- (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.
70. On which date is National Sports Day observed in India?
[SSC MTS — 12 Sept 2023, Shift 2]
- (A) 6 December
- (B) 29 August
- (C) 1 September
- (D) 14 November
Answer: (B) 29 August
Explanation: National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August to commemorate Major Dhyan Chand, one of India’s most celebrated hockey players. The observance encourages participation in sport and recognises the role of athletic achievement in national life.
69. In India, National Voters’ Day is celebrated on which date?
[SSC MTS — 2 May 2023, Shift 3]
- (A) 26 March
- (B) 24 February
- (C) 27 December
- (D) 25 January
Answer: (D) 25 January
Explanation: National Voters’ Day takes place on 25 January. The Election Commission of India was established on that date in 1950. The annual observance began in 2011 to promote voter registration, electoral awareness and democratic participation.
68. On which date is World Population Day observed each year?
[MP Police Constable — 31 Aug 2023, Shift 2]
- (A) 11 July
- (B) 12 August
- (C) 29 June
- (D) 13 September
Answer: (A) 11 July
Explanation: World Population Day is marked on 11 July. The UN Development Programme established the observance in 1989 following the attention attracted by Five Billion Day in 1987. Its campaigns explore demographic trends, reproductive health and development.
67. When is World Food Day celebrated?
[MP Forest Guard/Jail Prahari — 14 Jun 2023, Shift 2]
- (A) 5 June
- (B) 10 August
- (C) 16 October
- (D) 14 December
Answer: (C) 16 October
Explanation: World Food Day occurs on 16 October, the anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. It highlights hunger, food insecurity and efforts to ensure nutritious diets through sustainable agricultural and food systems.
66. Good Governance Day is celebrated on which date?
[MP Forest Guard/Jail Prahari — 14 Jun 2023, Shift 1]
- (A) 25 December
- (B) 20 December
- (C) 2 December
- (D) 12 December
Answer: (A) 25 December
Explanation: Good Governance Day is observed on 25 December, the birthday of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Instituted in 2014, it promotes responsive public administration, transparent government and accountability to citizens at every level.
65. Which day is observed on 16 October?
[MP Excise Constable — 20 Feb 2023, Shift 3]
- (A) World Cancer Day
- (B) World Health Day
- (C) World Population Day
- (D) World Food Day
Answer: (D) World Food Day
Explanation: The Food and Agriculture Organization was founded on 16 October 1945. World Food Day commemorates that anniversary and draws attention to hunger, agricultural resilience and food security. The observance was adopted by FAO member countries in 1979.
64. On which date is World Post Day celebrated?
[MP Patwari Group-2 — 24 Apr 2023, Shift 1]
- (A) 5 October
- (B) 7 October
- (C) 9 October
- (D) 11 October
Answer: (C) 9 October
Explanation: World Post Day is observed on 9 October. It commemorates the 1874 establishment of the Universal Postal Union in Bern. The observance recognises how postal networks connect households, businesses and public services across national borders.
63. When is Human Rights Day celebrated annually?
[Bihar Teacher TRE 2.0 TGT — 8 Dec 2023]
- (A) 10 November
- (B) 10 December
- (C) 24 October
- (D) 11 December
- (E) 12 December
Answer: (B) 10 December
Explanation: Human Rights Day is observed on 10 December, the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948. The declaration affirms fundamental freedoms and equality regardless of nationality or background.
62. Which day is observed every year on 19 November?
[OSSC CGL — 20 Oct 2022, Shift 2]
- (A) World Environment Day
- (B) World AIDS Day
- (C) International Mother’s Day
- (D) International Men’s Day
Answer: (D) International Men’s Day
Explanation: International Men’s Day is observed on 19 November. It highlights men’s physical and mental health, positive role models, family relationships and contributions to society. The day differs from International Women’s Day, which is observed on 8 March.
61. Which day is celebrated on 5 June every year?
[OSSC CGL — 19 Oct 2022, Shift 1]
- (A) International Women’s Day
- (B) International Men’s Day
- (C) World Food Day
- (D) World Environment Day
Answer: (D) World Environment Day
Explanation: World Environment Day is observed every 5 June under the leadership of the UN Environment Programme. It was first celebrated in 1973 after the 1972 Stockholm environmental conference and provides a platform for awareness and collective ecological action.
60. International Human Rights Day is observed on which date?
[OSSC CGL — 14 Oct 2022, Shift 2]
- (A) 26 January
- (B) 8 May
- (C) 15 August
- (D) 10 December
Answer: (D) 10 December
Explanation: Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December because the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on that date in 1948. Its principles recognize inherent dignity and equal rights for all people worldwide.
59. Which observance falls on 1 December each year?
[OSSC CGL — 12 Oct 2022, Shift 1]
- (A) International Yoga Day
- (B) World AIDS Day
- (C) Nagasaki Day
- (D) World Environment Day
Answer: (B) World AIDS Day
Explanation: World AIDS Day is marked every 1 December and has been observed since 1988. It raises awareness of HIV, remembers those who have died and stresses testing, prevention, treatment and the importance of eliminating stigma.
58. World Environment Day is celebrated on which date?
[OSSC CGL — 11 Oct 2022, Shift 2]
- (A) 22 March
- (B) 2 February
- (C) 8 August
- (D) 5 June
Answer: (D) 5 June
Explanation: World Environment Day falls on 5 June, not the water, wetlands or other environmental observance dates. The United Nations established the day following its landmark 1972 Stockholm conference; yearly campaigns focus on urgent issues affecting the planet.
57. World TB Day is celebrated on which date?
[RRB Group D — 6 Sept 2022, Shift 1]
- (A) 2 March
- (B) 24 March
- (C) 12 March
- (D) 28 March
Answer: (B) 24 March
Explanation: World Tuberculosis Day is observed annually on 24 March. On this date in 1882, Robert Koch announced his discovery of the bacterium causing tuberculosis. The commemoration promotes diagnosis, treatment and global action against this infectious disease.
56. In which year was Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary celebrated on Gandhi Jayanti?
[RRB Group D — 26 Aug 2022, Shift 1]
- (A) 2018
- (B) 2019
- (C) 2020
- (D) 2021
Answer: (B) 2019
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869. Adding 150 years gives 2019, when India observed the 150th anniversary of his birth. Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday, and the date is also the International Day of Non-Violence.
55. On which date is World Water Day celebrated?
[RRB Group D — 25 Aug 2022, Shift 3]
- (A) 26 August
- (B) 15 August
- (C) 22 March
- (D) 8 March
Answer: (C) 22 March
Explanation: World Water Day is observed on 22 March. The United Nations launched the international observance in 1993, following recommendations made at the 1992 Earth Summit. It highlights freshwater access, pollution prevention and sustainable water management.
54. National Unity Day is celebrated on whose birth anniversary?
[RRB NTPC CBT-II, Level 2 — 13 Jun 2022, Shift 2]
- (A) B. R. Ambedkar
- (B) Indira Gandhi
- (C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- (D) Mother Teresa
Answer: (C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation: National Unity Day, or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, occurs on 31 October, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary. Patel was instrumental in unifying India’s princely states after independence, which explains the association between his legacy and national integration.
53. When is World Ozone Day celebrated?
[UKPSC Preliminary Examination — 3 Apr 2022]
- (A) 25 December
- (B) 21 April
- (C) 16 September
- (D) 30 January
Answer: (C) 16 September
Explanation: World Ozone Day is the commonly used name for the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. It is observed on 16 September to mark the 1987 Montreal Protocol on substances that damage atmospheric ozone.
52. On which date is World Tourism Day celebrated?
[MPTET — 10 Mar 2022, Shift 1]
- (A) 16 February
- (B) 27 September
- (C) 29 September
- (D) 27 October
Answer: (B) 27 September
Explanation: World Tourism Day is marked on 27 September. The date commemorates the 1970 adoption of the statutes of the World Tourism Organization. Its purpose is to highlight tourism’s economic, cultural and social importance and its potential for sustainable development.
51. On which date is World Population Day observed?
[DSSSB Junior Engineer Electrical — 16 Mar 2022]
- (A) 11 October
- (B) 11 July
- (C) 11 August
- (D) 11 September
Answer: (B) 11 July
Explanation: World Population Day is held every 11 July. Established by the UN Development Programme in 1989, it draws public attention to demographic changes, sustainable development, health, education and reproductive rights. The first formal observance occurred in 1990.
50. What was the theme for the second International Day of Yoga in India?
[SSC CGL Tier I — 1 Dec 2022, Shift 1]
- (A) Yoga for the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
- (B) Yoga for Peace
- (C) Yoga for Wellness
- (D) Yoga for Heart
Answer: (A) Yoga for the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
Explanation: The second International Day of Yoga was celebrated in 2016. Its Indian theme was “Yoga for the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals”, reflecting yoga’s potential contribution to health and well-being. The first observance had taken place in 2015.
49. World Food Day is celebrated on which date?
[Allahabad High Court Review Officer — 10 Dec 2021, Shift 1]
- (A) 5 June
- (B) 24 December
- (C) 16 October
- (D) 21 April
Answer: (C) 16 October
Explanation: World Food Day falls on 16 October. It commemorates the 1945 establishment of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The day encourages action against hunger, malnutrition and inequitable access to safe, nutritious food.
48. On which date is World AIDS Day observed?
[SSC GD Constable — 3 Dec 2021, Shift 2]
- (A) 12 July
- (B) 17 May
- (C) 1 December
- (D) 5 September
Answer: (C) 1 December
Explanation: World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It was first observed in 1988 and seeks to improve awareness, support HIV prevention and treatment, challenge discrimination and remember people lost to AIDS-related illnesses.
47. The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated on which date?
[UPPSC Combined State Services Prelims — 24 Oct 2021]
- (A) 25 December
- (B) 21 April
- (C) 16 September
- (D) 30 January
Answer: (C) 16 September
Explanation: The ozone-layer preservation day is marked on 16 September. The date was chosen to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987. That treaty phases out chemicals responsible for ozone depletion, reducing harmful ultraviolet radiation risks.
46. India celebrates National Doctors’ Day in honour of which physician?
[RRB Officer Scale-I Mains — 25 Sept 2021]
- (A) Birendra Sutradhar
- (B) Bikram Choudhury
- (C) Bidhan Chandra Roy
- (D) Bhudev Mukhopadhyay
- (E) Bhupendranath Datta
Answer: (C) Bidhan Chandra Roy
Explanation: India’s National Doctors’ Day on 1 July honours Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal. Remarkably, his birth and death both occurred on 1 July, in 1882 and 1962 respectively.
45. On which date is World Tuberculosis Day observed each year?
[RRB NTPC CBT-I — 23 Jul 2021, Shift 1]
- (A) 24 September
- (B) 24 January
- (C) 24 April
- (D) 24 March
Answer: (D) 24 March
Explanation: World TB Day on 24 March honours the 1882 discovery of the tuberculosis-causing bacillus by Robert Koch. International health bodies use the occasion to highlight the need for early diagnosis, accessible medicines and prevention of drug-resistant disease.
44. When is Human Rights Day observed around the world?
[RRB NTPC CBT-I — 6 Apr 2021, Shift 2]
- (A) 2 October
- (B) 20 December
- (C) 10 December
- (D) 23 March
Answer: (C) 10 December
Explanation: The United Nations observes Human Rights Day annually on 10 December. On that date in 1948, its General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The document established common standards of human dignity, freedom and equality.
43. When is World Health Day celebrated?
[RRB NTPC CBT-I — 7 Mar 2021, Shift 2]
- (A) 14 April
- (B) 7 April
- (C) 10 April
- (D) 8 April
Answer: (B) 7 April
Explanation: World Health Day is observed on 7 April, the anniversary of WHO’s establishment in 1948. It raises awareness about global health priorities. Although the organization was created in 1948, the first World Health Day observance was held in 1950.
42. Good Governance Day is observed on 25 December, the birthday of whom?
[SSC CHSL — 6 Aug 2021, Shift 3]
- (A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- (B) Rajiv Gandhi
- (C) P. V. Narasimha Rao
- (D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Answer: (D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation: Atal Bihari Vajpayee was born on 25 December 1924. India has observed Good Governance Day on his birthday since 2014. Its purpose is to encourage accountability, efficient public service, integrity and citizen-oriented governance.
41. On which date is Good Governance Day observed in India?
[SSC CHSL — 19 Apr 2021, Shift 2]
- (A) 12 September
- (B) 4 October
- (C) 25 December
- (D) 5 July
Answer: (C) 25 December
Explanation: Good Governance Day is observed on 25 December to mark former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary. Declared in 2014, the day emphasizes responsibility, transparent decision-making and effective delivery of public services to citizens.
40. Consider these statements about International Mother Language Day:
(1) UNICEF declared 21 February as the day.
(2) The demand for Bangla as a national language was raised in Pakistan’s Constituent Assembly.
Which statement(s) are correct?
[UPSC CSE Preliminary Examination, GS Paper I — 2021]
- (A) 1 only
- (B) 2 only
- (C) Both 1 and 2
- (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (B) 2 only
Explanation: International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by UNESCO, not UNICEF, so statement one is false. Statement two is correct: the demand for recognition of Bangla arose in Pakistan’s Constituent Assembly. The 21 February observance honours linguistic rights and diversity.
39. What was the theme of International Day of Yoga 2021?
[NDA II General Ability Test — 14 Nov 2021]
- (A) Yoga at home and yoga with family
- (B) Yoga for climate action
- (C) Yoga for well-being
- (D) Yoga for peace
Answer: (C) Yoga for well-being
Explanation: The 2021 International Day of Yoga used the theme “Yoga for well-being”, reflecting concerns about physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Nations observes the day on 21 June, following a 2014 General Assembly resolution.
38. What was the theme of World Tuberculosis Day 2020?
[SSC Stenographer — 22 Dec 2020, Shift 2]
- (A) Don’t look back
- (B) Get started
- (C) Go ahead
- (D) It’s Time to End TB!
Answer: (D) It’s Time to End TB!
Explanation: The 2020 World TB Day campaign used the urgent “It’s Time” message to demand stronger efforts against tuberculosis. Observed on 24 March, the day recalls Robert Koch’s 1882 discovery of the bacillus responsible for the disease.
37. India observes Good Governance Day on whose birth anniversary?
[SSC CPO — 25 Nov 2020, Shift 1]
- (A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- (B) B. R. Ambedkar
- (C) Jai Prakash Narayan
- (D) Jyoti Basu
Answer: (A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation: Good Governance Day commemorates former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was born on 25 December 1924. India introduced the observance in 2014 to promote accountable administration, integrity and the efficient provision of public services.
36. On which day is Constitution Day celebrated every year in India?
[SSC CHSL — 12 Oct 2020, Shift 1]
- (A) 2 October
- (B) 30 November
- (C) 15 October
- (D) 26 November
Answer: (D) 26 November
Explanation: India observes Constitution Day on 26 November, marking the Constituent Assembly’s adoption of the Constitution in 1949. Republic Day on 26 January has a different meaning: it commemorates the Constitution taking effect in 1950.
35. What date is observed as Human Rights Day?
[WB Police Constable Mains 2019 — held 16 Feb 2020]
- (A) 6 June
- (B) 4 March
- (C) 10 December
- (D) 6 August
Answer: (C) 10 December
Explanation: Human Rights Day is marked on 10 December, the date of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. It promotes universal dignity, equality, freedoms and protection from discrimination.
34. International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on which date?
[WBCS Preliminary Examination — 2020]
- (A) 23 March
- (B) 4 July
- (C) 22 September
- (D) 29 June
Answer: (D) 29 June
Explanation: The International Day of the Tropics is observed on 29 June. It recognises the biological and cultural diversity of tropical regions while highlighting environmental and development challenges. The United Nations designated the day in 2016.
33. Teachers’ Day is observed in India every year on which date?
[WBCS Preliminary Examination — 2020]
- (A) 5 September
- (B) 2 October
- (C) 6 November
- (D) 25 December
Answer: (A) 5 September
Explanation: India’s Teachers’ Day falls on 5 September, the birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President and prominent philosopher of education. It honours the work of teachers. International World Teachers’ Day, by contrast, occurs on 5 October.
32. India celebrated its 70th Constitution Day in which year?
[WBCS Preliminary Examination — 2020]
- (A) 2020
- (B) 2018
- (C) 2017
- (D) 2019
Answer: (D) 2019
Explanation: India observed the seventieth anniversary of the Constitution’s adoption in 2019 because it was adopted on 26 November 1949. The annual date is known as Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas. The Constitution came into operation on 26 January 1950.
31. August 12 is celebrated as which international day?
[UPSC CDS II, General Knowledge — 2020]
- (A) World Environment Day
- (B) World No-Tobacco Day
- (C) International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
- (D) International Youth Day
Answer: (D) International Youth Day
Explanation: International Youth Day is celebrated worldwide on 12 August. The United Nations General Assembly endorsed it in 1999 following a recommendation from the 1998 World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth. The first observance was in 2000.
30. On which date is National Technology Day observed in India?
[UPSC CAPF, Paper I — 2020]
- (A) 9 August
- (B) 8 September
- (C) 11 May
- (D) 17 May
Answer: (C) 11 May
Explanation: National Technology Day occurs on 11 May. The date commemorates India’s Pokhran nuclear tests on 11 May 1998 as well as national scientific and technological achievements. It recognises the importance of innovation and technological self-reliance.
29. On which date is World Post Day celebrated internationally?
[Karnataka Police Constable — 1 Dec 2019]
- (A) 8 October
- (B) 9 October
- (C) 10 October
- (D) 11 October
Answer: (B) 9 October
Explanation: World Post Day marks 9 October, when the Universal Postal Union was established in Bern in 1874. The UPU declared the observance in 1969 to recognise postal services as essential infrastructure supporting communication, commerce and social connections.
28. National Education Day is celebrated every year on which date?
[MPSC State Services Mains GS Paper III — 2019]
- (A) 3 January
- (B) 5 September
- (C) 15 October
- (D) 11 November
Answer: (D) 11 November
Explanation: National Education Day is observed on 11 November, the birth anniversary of independent India’s first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. The observance began in 2008 and encourages reflection on education, literacy and access to learning.
27. World Ozone Day is celebrated annually on which date in September?
[SSC CPO — 11 Dec 2019, Shift 1]
- (A) 12
- (B) 6
- (C) 8
- (D) 16
Answer: (D) 16
Explanation: World Ozone Day is observed on 16 September to commemorate the signing of the 1987 Montreal Protocol. This agreement limits ozone-depleting chemicals, especially chlorofluorocarbons, helping protect the stratospheric ozone layer that shields living organisms from ultraviolet radiation.
26. On which date is National Science Day observed in India?
[SSC JE Electrical — 26 Sept 2019, Morning]
- (A) 8 March
- (B) 15 September
- (C) 22 December
- (D) 28 February
Answer: (D) 28 February
Explanation: National Science Day is 28 February, commemorating C. V. Raman’s discovery of the Raman effect in 1928. The phenomenon concerns the scattering of light and earned Raman the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.
25. National Doctors’ Day is celebrated in India on which date?
[DSSSB LDC — 18 Aug 2019, Shift 1]
- (A) 1 July
- (B) 27 June
- (C) 27 July
- (D) 2 July
Answer: (A) 1 July
Explanation: National Doctors’ Day in India falls on 1 July and honours Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, a renowned physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal. Both his birth in 1882 and his death in 1962 occurred on that date.
24. World AIDS Day is observed on which date?
[SSC MTS — 6 Aug 2019, Shift 2]
- (A) 5 June
- (B) 1 November
- (C) 1 December
- (D) 8 March
Answer: (C) 1 December
Explanation: World AIDS Day is commemorated every 1 December. The first campaign was organised in 1988 to increase HIV/AIDS awareness, improve support for people living with HIV and remember lives lost. Awareness and treatment access remain central themes.
23. On which date is World Health Day observed?
[UP Police Constable — 27 Jan 2019, Shift 2]
- (A) 17 January
- (B) 7 April
- (C) 1 August
- (D) 21 September
Answer: (B) 7 April
Explanation: World Health Day falls on 7 April and is coordinated by the World Health Organization. The date celebrates the establishment of WHO in 1948. Its annual themes direct global attention towards pressing health and healthcare issues.
22. The United Nations observes the International Day of Rural Women on which date?
[UPSC CDS I, General Knowledge — 3 Feb 2019]
- (A) 15 July
- (B) 15 August
- (C) 15 September
- (D) 15 October
Answer: (D) 15 October
Explanation: The International Day of Rural Women is observed on 15 October. The United Nations recognises rural women’s contributions to agriculture, nutrition, food security and household well-being, while drawing attention to barriers in land ownership, finance and public services.
21. Which date is marked as World Day for War Orphans?
[WBCS Preliminary Examination — 2019]
- (A) 3 January
- (B) 4 January
- (C) 5 January
- (D) 6 January
Answer: (D) 6 January
Explanation: The World Day of War Orphans is observed on 6 January. It highlights children who have lost parents through armed conflict and the need for humanitarian assistance, protection, education, emotional support and long-term rehabilitation.
20. When is World Environment Day celebrated?
[RRC Group D — 31 Oct 2018, Shift 1]
- (A) 5 June
- (B) 5 April
- (C) 5 December
- (D) 5 October
Answer: (A) 5 June
Explanation: World Environment Day is marked each year on 5 June. Launched following the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, it brings together governments, organisations and individuals to address pollution, biodiversity loss and other environmental threats.
19. International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on which date?
[RRC Group D — 26 Sept 2018, Shift 1]
- (A) 8 March
- (B) 9 December
- (C) 9 May
- (D) 8 July
Answer: (A) 8 March
Explanation: International Women’s Day is observed on 8 March to celebrate women’s achievements and advance gender equality. It is distinct from India’s National Girl Child Day on 24 January and the International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October.
18. National Sports Day is celebrated on which date?
[DSSSB PRT — 11 Nov 2018, Shift 2]
- (A) 21 June
- (B) 29 August
- (C) 25 September
- (D) 24 October
Answer: (B) 29 August
Explanation: National Sports Day takes place on 29 August, the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand. He played a significant role in India’s Olympic hockey victories. The day encourages sports participation and recognises excellence across sporting disciplines.
17. Which date has the United Nations General Assembly designated as World Ozone Day?
[MPSC State Services Preliminary Examination — 2018]
- (A) 1 June
- (B) 5 June
- (C) 1 September
- (D) 16 September
Answer: (D) 16 September
Explanation: The United Nations designated 16 September as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The date commemorates the 1987 Montreal Protocol, whose controls on damaging chemicals support gradual atmospheric ozone recovery.
16. Which day does the Food and Agriculture Organization observe every 5 December?
[WBCS Preliminary Examination — 2018]
- (A) World Soil Day
- (B) World Health Day
- (C) World Irrigation Day
- (D) World Anti-Starvation Day
Answer: (A) World Soil Day
Explanation: World Soil Day is celebrated on 5 December to emphasise the importance of healthy soil and sustainable land management. The Food and Agriculture Organization supports awareness about erosion, declining fertility and the role of soils in food production.
15. What was the theme of World Heritage Day 2017?
[NDA II General Ability Test — 10 Sept 2017]
- (A) The Heritage of Sport
- (B) Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism
- (C) Past and Present Heritage
- (D) Heritage and Science
Answer: (B) Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism
Explanation: The 2017 theme for the International Day for Monuments and Sites was “Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism”. Observed on 18 April, the day highlights responsible tourism’s role in sustaining historic places while protecting their cultural significance.
14. World Humanitarian Day is observed annually on which date?
[NDA I General Ability Test — 23 Apr 2017]
- (A) 24 October
- (B) 19 August
- (C) 10 December
- (D) 8 March
Answer: (B) 19 August
Explanation: World Humanitarian Day falls on 19 August. It commemorates the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad, which killed humanitarian personnel. The day honours aid workers and calls for protection of civilians and relief operations.
13. Good Governance Day on 25 December commemorates whose birthday?
[MPPEB Group 2 Subgroup 4, Labour Inspector — 7 Jan 2017, Shift 2]
- (A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- (B) L. K. Advani
- (C) A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- (D) I. K. Gujral
Answer: (A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation: Good Governance Day is celebrated on 25 December, the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The Indian government introduced the observance in 2014 to encourage accountable institutions, transparent administration and an emphasis on citizens’ needs.
12. When is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer observed?
[WBCS Preliminary Examination — 2017]
- (A) 12 September
- (B) 14 September
- (C) 16 September
- (D) 20 September
Answer: (C) 16 September
Explanation: The ozone-layer preservation day is 16 September. It commemorates the Montreal Protocol signed on that date in 1987. By reducing the use of ozone-depleting chemicals, the agreement helps protect life from harmful solar ultraviolet radiation.
11. The United Nations proclaimed 21 June as which international day?
[NDA II General Ability Test — 18 Sept 2016]
- (A) International Mother Language Day
- (B) International Widows’ Day
- (C) International Day of Yoga
- (D) International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Answer: (C) International Day of Yoga
Explanation: The UN General Assembly proclaimed 21 June the International Day of Yoga in December 2014. The first celebration was held in 2015. The observance recognises yoga’s contributions to physical fitness, mental well-being and holistic health.
10. World Food Day is celebrated on which date?
[MP Police Sub-Inspector — 8 Sept 2016, Shift 2]
- (A) 16 October
- (B) 26 October
- (C) 6 October
- (D) 14 October
Answer: (A) 16 October
Explanation: World Food Day is observed on 16 October, commemorating the establishment of the Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. Its campaigns promote food security, sustainable farming, healthy diets and international cooperation to eliminate hunger.
9. When is World AIDS Day celebrated each year?
[RRB NTPC Tier I — 9 Apr 2016, Shift 3]
- (A) 1 December
- (B) 1 January
- (C) 14 February
- (D) 8 March
Answer: (A) 1 December
Explanation: World AIDS Day is 1 December. First observed in 1988, the day helps publicise HIV prevention, testing, treatment and the fight against stigma. It also provides an opportunity to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses.
8. World Consumer Rights Day falls on which date?
[WBCS Preliminary Examination — 2016]
- (A) 15 January
- (B) 15 February
- (C) 15 March
- (D) 15 April
Answer: (C) 15 March
Explanation: World Consumer Rights Day is observed every 15 March. It was inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 address on consumer protections. The day promotes consumer safety, choice, reliable information and safeguards against unfair commercial practices.
7. Civil Services Day is celebrated in India on which date?
[RPSC RAS Preliminary Examination — 2015]
- (A) 15 August
- (B) 21 April
- (C) 22 June
- (D) 21 September
Answer: (B) 21 April
Explanation: Civil Services Day is observed on 21 April. The date recalls Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s address to administrative-service probationers in 1947. It encourages public servants to reaffirm their commitment to impartiality, excellence, accountability and citizen service.
6. What was the World Population Day theme for 2015?
[RPSC RAS Preliminary Examination — 2015]
- (A) Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
- (B) A Time to Reflect on Population Trends and Related Issues
- (C) Focus on Adolescent Pregnancy
- (D) Universal Access to Reproductive Health Services
Answer: (A) Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
Explanation: The 2015 World Population Day theme, “Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies”, drew attention to displaced and crisis-affected communities. The observance takes place on 11 July and discusses the connections between population, health, humanitarian protection and development.
5. World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on which date?
[Jharkhand Civil Services Preliminary Examination — 2015]
- (A) 15 March
- (B) 18 April
- (C) 27 September
- (D) 10 December
Answer: (A) 15 March
Explanation: World Consumer Rights Day falls on 15 March and promotes respect for consumers’ safety, information, freedom of choice and fair treatment. The date traces to US President John F. Kennedy’s landmark consumer-rights message in 1962.
4. When is World Human Rights Day celebrated?
[Karnataka Police Constable — 13 Sept 2014]
- (A) 10 December
- (B) 2 October
- (C) 5 June
- (D) 31 January
Answer: (A) 10 December
Explanation: Human Rights Day is observed every 10 December, marking adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948. The declaration sets out essential liberties and equal treatment to which all people are entitled.
3. On what date is World Ozone Day celebrated?
[UPPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination — 2014]
- (A) 16 September
- (B) 21 April
- (C) 25 December
- (D) 30 January
Answer: (A) 16 September
Explanation: World Ozone Day occurs on 16 September. The date marks the 1987 Montreal Protocol designed to phase out substances destroying the stratospheric ozone layer. This atmospheric shield helps protect humans, animals and plants from damaging ultraviolet rays.
2. Human Rights Day is observed on which date?
[MPPSC State Services, General Studies — 2013]
- (A) 10 December
- (B) 9 December
- (C) 10 November
- (D) 10 October
Answer: (A) 10 December
Explanation: Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December, the anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The declaration forms a foundational international statement of universal human dignity and freedom.
1. National Education Day is celebrated annually in India on which date?
[KVS PRT — 2013]
- (A) 5 September
- (B) 5 October
- (C) 11 November
- (D) 8 September
Answer: (C) 11 November
Explanation: National Education Day is commemorated on 11 November in memory of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India’s first Education Minister. First observed in 2008, it recognises contributions to education and encourages wider access to quality learning.