Important Days and Dates GK Questions
21. Which day is celebrated as the World Music Day?
[A] 5 January
[B] 6 February
[C] 21 June
[D] 29 October
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Correct Answer: C [21 June]
Notes:
21 June is celebrated as World Music Day, the day on which people worldwide are requested to play music in public spaces or parks.
22. Which day is celebrated as World Hydrographic Day?
[A] 18 June
[B] 19 June
[C] 20 June
[D] 21 June
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Correct Answer: D [21 June]
Notes:
21 June is celebrated as World Hydrographic Day, adopted by the International Hydrographic Organization to spread awareness about the work of hydrographers and the process of hydrography.
23. Which day is celebrated as World Malala Day?
[A] 13 July
[B] 14 July
[C] 12 July
[D] 26 July
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Correct Answer: C [12 July]
Notes:
12 July is celebrated as World Malala Day to honor the young activists around the world.
24. Which day is celebrated as World Youth Skills Day?
[A] 15 July
[B] 18 August
[C] 10 October
[D] 12 November
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Correct Answer: A [15 July]
Notes:
15 July is celebrated as World Youth Skills Day, designated so by United Nation General Assembly in November 2014, to raise awareness about the pressing need for youth skill development.
25. Which day is celebrated as World Day for International Justice?
[A] 16 November
[B] 10 December
[C] 19 June
[D] 17 July
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Correct Answer: D [17 July ]
Notes:
17 July is celebrated as World Day for International Justice. It is also known as Day of International Criminal Justice or International Justice Day. It aims to recognise the criminal justice system that is emerging worldwide.
26. Which day is celebrated as World Nature Conservation Day?
[A] 19 January
[B] 20 June
[C] 28 July
[D] 12 May
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Correct Answer: C [28 July]
Notes:
28 July is celebrated as World Nature Conservation Day to raise public awareness about inculcating practices that are best for a healthy ecosystem and nature at large.
27. Which day is celebrated as World Bio-fuel Day?
[A] 16 January
[B] 10 August
[C] 9 September
[D] 17 October
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Correct Answer: B [10 August]
Notes:
10 August is celebrated as World Bio-fuel Day to raise public awareness about the green fuels or non-fossil fuels and promote their use in a bid to save the planet from increasing global warming and other harmful effects.
28. Which day is celebrated as World Mosquito Day?
[A] 10 July
[B] 16 February
[C] 20 August
[D] 15 January
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Correct Answer: C [20 August]
Notes:
20 August is celebrated as World Mosquito Day to commemorate the British doctor Sir Ronald Ross who made the discovery in 1897 that female mosquitoes were transmitting malaria between humans.
29. Which day is celebrated as World Coconut Day?
[A] 1 September
[B] 4 September
[C] 2 September
[D] 3 September
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Correct Answer: C [2 September]
Notes:
2 September is celebrated as World Coconut Day and is observed by all coconut growing nations in the Asia and Pacific region. It is the day when International Coconut Community (ICC), an intergovernmental organisation was established.
30. Which day is celebrated as World Literacy Day?
[A] 8 September
[B] 10 September
[C] 12 September
[D] 19 September
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Correct Answer: A [8 September]
Notes:
8 September is celebrated as World Literacy Day since 1966 to raise awareness about the importance of literacy for individuals as well as communities.
