Important Days and Dates GK Questions
11. Which day is celebrated as International Day of Forests?
[A] 21 March
[B] 15 January
[C] 20 July
[D] 10 June
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Correct Answer: A [21 March ]
Notes:
21 March is celebrated as the International Day of Forests. It was designated so through the passage of a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness about different kinds of forests that exist on the planet and even awareness about trees outside the forests.
12. Which day is celebrated as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination?
[A] 20 March
[B] 21 March
[C] 19 March
[D] 15 March
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Correct Answer: B [21 March ]
Notes:
21 March is celebrated as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It is celebrated in the memory of the people killed in a peaceful protest against apartheid laws in 1960.
13. Which day is celebrated as World Drama Day?
[A] 27 March
[B] 19 April
[C] 16 January
[D] 10 February
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Correct Answer: A [27 March]
Notes:
27 March is celebrated as the World Drama Day, started by the International Theater Institute in 1961.
14. Which day is celebrated as World Tuberculosis Day?
[A] 10 March
[B] 24 March
[C] 27 March
[D] 31 March
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Correct Answer: B [24 March]
Notes:
24 March is celebrated as World Tuberculosis Day so as to create awareness regarding the global epidemic of tuberculosis and steps being taken to eliminate it.
15. Which day is celebrated as Earth Day?
[A] 10 May
[B] 11 May
[C] 12 May
[D] 22 April
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Correct Answer: D [22 April]
Notes:
22 April is celebrated as the Earth Day to raise public awareness about environmental conservation and protection. It was celebrate for the first time in 1970.
16. Which day is celebrated as World Intellectual Property Day?
[A] 10 April
[B] 26 April
[C] 5 May
[D] 19 May
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Correct Answer: B [26 April ]
Notes:
26 April is celebrated as World Intellectual Property Day to make people aware about the impact of patent, copyright, trademark and designs on our daily life. The day was designated so by the World Intellectual Property Organization.
17. Which day is celebrated as World Haemophilia Day?
[A] 16 January
[B] 10 February
[C] 17 April
[D] 19 June
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Correct Answer: C [17 April]
Notes:
17 April is celebrated as World Haemophilia Day to increase public awareness worldwide about haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and many other inherited bleeding disorders.
18. Which day is celebrated as International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers?
[A] 1 May
[B] 15 May
[C] 29 May
[D] 30 May
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Correct Answer: C [29 May]
Notes:
29 May is celebrated as International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers as a tribute to everyone who has served in the United Nations peacekeeping operations.
19. Which day is celebrated as International Museum Day?
[A] 16 May
[B] 17 May
[C] 18 May
[D] 19 May
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Correct Answer: C [18 May ]
Notes:
18 May is celebrated as World Museum Day and the International Council of Museums is responsible for coordinating it through the organization of various activities based on the theme that changes every year.
20. Which day is celebrated as International Nurses Day?
[A] 12 May
[B] 25 May
[C] 18 May
[D] 30 May
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Correct Answer: A [12 May ]
Notes:
12 May is celebrated as International Nurses Day to acknowledge the contribution of nurses in the society. International Council of Nurses have been celebrating this day since 1965.
