Important Days and Dates GK Questions
41. Which day is celebrated as International Civil Aviation Day?
[A] 19 June
[B] 7 December
[C] 9 January
[D] 18 February
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Correct Answer: B [7 December]
Notes:
7 December is celebrated as International Civil Aviation Day and designated so by United Nations General Assembly in 1996. It aims to recognize the contribution of aviation to the social and economic development worldwide.
42. Which day is celebrated as International Day against Corruption?
[A] 7 January
[B] 19 October
[C] 9 December
[D] 10 June
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Correct Answer: C [9 December]
Notes:
9 December is celebrated as International Day against Corruption to spread public awareness about positive action against corruption. The day was proclaimed after the adoption of United Nations Convention Against Corruption on 31 October 2003.
43. Which day is celebrated as International Tea Day?
[A] 16 January
[B] 5 June
[C] 15 December
[D] 19 March
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Correct Answer: C [15 December]
Notes:
15 December is celebrated as International Tea Day and designated so by United Nations. It aims to create public awareness about the immense cultural and economic contributions of tea.
44. Which day is celebrated as Data Protection Day?
[A] 18 January
[B] 19 February
[C] 10 March
[D] 15 June
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Correct Answer: A [18 January]
Notes:
18 January is celebrated as Data Protection Day to spread public awareness about privacy and data protection best practices in United States, Canada, Israel and 47 European countries.
45. Which day is celebrated as International Day for the Older Person?
[A] 10 November
[B] 15 December
[C] 16 May
[D] 1 October
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Correct Answer: D [1 October]
Notes:
1 October is celebrated as International Day for the Older Person, designated so by United Nations General Assembly in 1990 in recognition of the issues surrounding the elderly, their care as well abuse.
46. Which day is celebrated as Pravasi Bhartiya Divas?
[A] 9 January
[B] 15 January
[C] 10 January
[D] 19 January
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Correct Answer: A [9 January]
Notes:
9 January is celebrated as Pravasi Bhartiya Divas to acknowledge the contributions made by Indians living overseas in the development of India. It is the day when Mahatma Gandhi returned back from South Africa in 1915.
47. Which day is celebrated as National Tourism Day?
[A] 14 February
[B] 25 January
[C] 12 June
[D] 10 April
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Correct Answer: B [25 January]
Notes:
25 January is celebrated as National Tourism Day to raise awareness about the significant role of tourism in the growth of Indian economy.
48. Which day is celebrated as Indian Coast Guard Day?
[A] 1 January
[B] 1 February
[C] 1 March
[D] 1 April
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Correct Answer: B [1 February]
Notes:
1 February is celebrated as Indian Coast Guard Day to acknowledge their contributions in protecting maritime interests and maintaining maritime law of India.
49. Which day is celebrated as National Technology Day?
[A] 11 May
[B] 9 January
[C] 12 March
[D] 5 April
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Correct Answer: A [11 May]
Notes:
11 May is celebrated as National Technology Day and was first observed in 1999 after the name of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to acknowledge the scientific and technological contributions of Indian scientists and engineers
50. Which day is celebrated as Indian Air Force Day?
[A] 18 January
[B] 5 June
[C] 8 October
[D] 26 July
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Correct Answer: C [8 October]
Notes:
8 October is celebrated as Indian Air Force Day to celebrated the anniversary of the founding of Indian Air Force in 1932.
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