21. ‘Parakram Diwas’ is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of which freedom fighter?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] Bhagat Singh
[C] Subhas Chandra Bose
[D] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: C [Subhas Chandra Bose]
Notes:
Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is organizing Parakram Diwas–2026 from 23 to 25 January 2026. The event marks the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a great freedom fighter. The programme aims to inspire youth with Netaji’s ideals of courage, unity, and patriotism.
22. The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed on which day every year?
[A] January 24
[B] January 25
[C] January 26
[D] January 27
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Correct Answer: D [January 27]
Notes:
The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed annually on January 27 across the world. It is observed to honor Jews and others massacred during the Holocaust. It marks the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on January 27, 1945, ending World War II. The day serves as a reminder of Holocaust atrocities and promotes the fight against hatred, intolerance, and discrimination. The United Nations has designated the theme for 2026 as “Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity and Human Rights”.
23. Rusoma Orange Festival is primarily celebrated in which state?
[A] Mizoram
[B] Manipur
[C] Assam
[D] Nagaland
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Correct Answer: D [Nagaland]
Notes:
The 5th edition of the Rüsoma Orange Festival began at Rüsoma village, about 10 kilometres from Kohima, Nagaland. It is a two-day festival held under the theme “Abundance of Rüsoma.” The festival aims to promote village welfare, rural entrepreneurship, and honour orange growers. It highlights the unique taste and quality of Rüsoma oranges.
24. Which institution organized AIM SUMVAAD, the annual incubator conclave?
[A] Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
[B] Reserve Bank of India
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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Correct Answer: C [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), under NITI Aayog, organised AIM SUMVAAD, its annual incubator conclave, at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The event brought together over 100 Atal Incubation Centres (AICs), Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs), policymakers, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, mentors, and ecosystem stakeholders. AIM has nearly 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs and supports over 2 lakh startups, generating 21,000+ jobs. The conclave highlighted incubators as strategic institutions for startup scale-up, technology commercialisation, and entrepreneurship, including deep-tech and AI-driven innovation.
25. The International Day of Human Fraternity is observed every year on which day?
[A] February 1
[B] February 2
[C] February 3
[D] February 4
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Correct Answer: D [February 4]
Notes:
The International Day of Human Fraternity is observed every year on 4 February and was established by the United Nations (UN) in 2020. The 2026 theme is “Dialogue Over Division,” urging people to choose conversation instead of conflict. Dialogue means listening with care, speaking responsibly, and recognising shared humanity, not forced agreement. The observance calls individuals, communities, and nations to embrace diversity through understanding.
26. World Radio Day is observed every year on which day?
[A] February 12
[B] February 13
[C] February 14
[D] February 15
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Correct Answer: B [February 13]
Notes:
World Radio Day is observed every year on 13 February to mark the establishment of United Nations Radio in 1946. The theme for 2026 is “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a tool, not a voice.” India’s first Community Radio Station was inaugurated on 1 February 2004 by Bharat Ratna Shri Lal Krishna Advani. Ram Singh Bouddh from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, known as the “Radio Man of India,” was recognised by Guinness World Records in 2025 for owning 1,257 radios, the world’s largest collection.
27. International Mother Language Day is observed every year on which day?
[A] February 19
[B] February 20
[C] February 21
[D] February 22
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Correct Answer: C [February 21]
Notes:
International Mother Language Day is observed every year on 21 February to promote linguistic diversity and multilingual education. It highlights the need to protect and preserve mother tongues across the world. In 2026, it is marked under the theme “Youth voices on multilingual education.” The day is observed by UNESCO. It aligns with the International Decade of Indigenous Languages to safeguard indigenous and endangered languages. The day encourages inclusion, cultural identity and equal learning opportunities through native languages.
28. Where state is the host of National Arogya Fair 2026?
[A] Odisha
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Ministry of Ayush with All India Ayurvedic Congress is organising National Arogya Fair 2026 at Shegaon, Buldhana, Maharashtra from 25–28 February 2026. The objective is to promote Ayush systems and provide free health check-ups, consultations and medicines. It covers Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homoeopathy. The focus on farmers through medicinal plant cultivation and agroforestry.
29. World Engineering Day is celebrated on which day every year to recognize engineering’s role in sustainable development?
[A] March 1
[B] March 2
[C] March 3
[D] March 4
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Correct Answer: D [March 4]
Notes:
World Engineering Day (WED) is celebrated on 4 March every year to recognise engineering’s role in sustainable development. UNESCO officially recognises the day, and it is delivered globally by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO). The Adani Group has been named as an official partner for WED 2026, marking the first time an Indian organisation has been selected by WFEO for this global recognition. The theme for WED 2026 is “Smart engineering for a sustainable future through innovation and digitalisation.”
30. World Kidney Day 2026 is observed on which day?
[A] March 11
[B] March 12
[C] March 13
[D] March 14
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Correct Answer: B [March 12]
Notes:
World Kidney Day 2026 is observed on March 12, 2026 to raise awareness about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The campaign is led by the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF). The 2026 theme is “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet”, linking kidney health to environmental factors like pollution, extreme heat, and unsafe water.
