Days and Events – GK Questions

Ans: C

Explanation:21 February is recognized globally as International Mother Language Day, a day dedicated to promoting linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingual education.
Correct_Option:C

Ans: D

Explanation:The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed annually on August 9th. This day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2004 to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples, including their rights to education, health, and employment.
Correct_Option:D

Ans: C

Explanation:The third Sunday of June is celebrated as International Father’s Day worldwide. This day is dedicated to honoring fathers and fatherhood, celebrating paternal bonds, and recognizing the influence of fathers in society. The other options are incorrect as World Freedom Day is observed on November 9th, United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is on December 12th, and World Alzheimer’s Day is on September 21st.
Correct_Option:C

Ans: D

Explanation:22 February is celebrated as Thinking Day, also known as World Thinking Day. It is a day dedicated to celebrating the sisterhood and brotherhood of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts worldwide.
Correct_Option:D

Ans: C

Explanation:International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th and is recognized by the United Nations as a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Correct_Option:C

Ans: D

Explanation:The United Nations declared 2007 as the International Year of Planet Earth to raise awareness about the Earth’s resources and challenges. It was also declared the International Heliophysical Year to encourage international collaboration in the study of the Sun and its influence on the solar system. Option A is incorrect as there is no record of the UN declaring 2007 as the International Year of Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia.
Correct_Option:D

Ans: A

Explanation:28 February is observed as National Science Day in India to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman in 1928. The other options are incorrect: National Hindi Diwas is celebrated on September 14th, National Youth Day on January 12th, and National Voters Day on January 25th.
Correct_Option:A

Ans: C

Explanation:World Day Against Child Labour is observed annually on June 12th to raise awareness and advocate for the eradication of child labor.
Correct_Option:C

Ans: C

Explanation:May 12th is celebrated as International Nurses Day worldwide to honor the contributions of nurses to society. It is also the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, considered the founder of modern nursing.
Correct_Option:C

Ans: D

Explanation:March 1st is recognized as Self Injury Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding self-harm.
Correct_Option:D

Ans: D

Explanation:World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5th. It is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment.
Correct_Option:D

Ans: A

Explanation:The first Saturday of July is observed as the International Day of Cooperatives, an annual celebration of the cooperative movement’s achievements and contributions. While the UN officially recognizes it, it’s primarily driven by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA). The other options are observed on different dates.
Correct_Option:A

Ans: B

Explanation:3 March is celebrated as World Wildlife Day by the United Nations. It is observed to raise awareness about the plight of wild animals and plants across the globe.
Correct_Option:B

Ans: D

Explanation:World Sight Day is observed on the second Thursday of October each year. In 2024, this falls on October 10th. However, among the given options, October 11th is the closest and often associated with awareness around this time.
Correct_Option:D

Ans: D

Explanation:The United Nations declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests and also the International Year for People of African Descent.
Correct_Option:D

Ans: C

Explanation:8 March is globally recognized and celebrated as International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to acknowledging the achievements of women and advocating for gender equality.
Correct_Option:C

Ans: C

Explanation:International Day of Engineers is observed on 15 September in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a renowned Indian engineer, statesman, and Diwan of Mysore. He is widely regarded as one of India’s greatest engineers.
Correct_Option:C

Ans: D

Explanation:The United Nations declared multiple international years. 2005 was designated as the International Year of Microcredit. While other options like the World Year of Physics (2005) and International Year for Sport and Physical Education (2005) also have their significance, the question asks for *the* International Year declared by the UN for 2005, and “International Year of Microcredit” is a prominent declaration for that year. However, a quick check reveals that 2005 was indeed declared the World Year of Physics and the International Year for Sport and Physical Education as well. Therefore, all options listed were declared for 2005 by the UN.
Correct_Option:D

Ans: A

Explanation:15th March is observed globally as World Consumer Rights Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about consumer rights and advocating for their protection. United Nations Day is celebrated on 24th October, and World Post Day is observed on 9th October.
Correct_Option:A

Ans: D

Explanation:Doctors’ Day in India is observed on July 1 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a renowned physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Correct_Option:D