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Important National & International Days and Dates GK Questions & Answers
Commemorative days and international observances serve as institutional markers for scientific milestones, constitutional anniversaries, public health initiatives, and cultural heritage. In India, national days honour seminal historical breakthroughs and eminent leaders: National Science Day (February 28) commemorates Sir C.V. Raman’s discovery of the Raman Effect, National Space Day (August 23) celebrates the landing of Chandrayaan-3, National Youth Day (January 12) marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, and Constitution Day (November 26) commemorates the adoption of the Constitution in 1949. Globally, United Nations observances such as World Environment Day (June 5), International Yoga Day (June 21), and Earth Day (April 22) anchor multilateral action and awareness.
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National Science Day is celebrated on February 28 to commemorate Sir C.V. Raman’s discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928.
Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) is observed on November 26 marking the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949.
National Space Day is celebrated on August 23 to mark the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar south polar region.
World Environment Day is observed globally on June 5 under the auspices of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
National Youth Day (January 12) commemorates the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
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1ID: GK-DAYS-00471
easyNational Observances India
National Youth Day in India is celebrated every year on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of which visionary leader?
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National Youth Day (Yuva Diwas) is celebrated on 12 January to honour the ideals and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, born on 12 January 1863.
2ID: GK-DAYS-00475
easyNational Observances India
National Voters' Day is celebrated in India every year on January 25 to mark the foundation day of which constitutional body?
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National Voters' Day has been celebrated on 25 January since 2011 to mark the founding of the Election Commission of India on 25 January 1950.
3ID: GK-DAYS-00491
mediumNational Observances India
National Space Day in India is celebrated on August 23 to commemorate which historic achievement of ISRO?
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On 23 August 2023, the Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander successfully touched down near the lunar south pole (Shiv Shakti Point), declared National Space Day.
4ID: GK-DAYS-00495
mediumNational Observances India
National Mathematics Day is celebrated in India on December 22 to mark the birth anniversary of which mathematical genius?
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National Mathematics Day is celebrated on 22 December to honour Srinivasa Ramanujan (born 22 December 1887 in Erode, Tamil Nadu).
5ID: GK-DAYS-00499
mediumNational Observances India
National Statistics Day in India is celebrated on June 29 to mark the birth anniversary of which renowned statistician and founder of ISI?
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National Statistics Day is celebrated on 29 June to honour Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, creator of the Mahalanobis Distance and founder of ISI.
6ID: GK-DAYS-00508
mediumNational Observances India
National Girl Child Day in India is celebrated on January 24 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to promote gender equality and support which flagship initiative?
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National Girl Child Day on 24 January was initiated in 2008 to raise awareness against female infanticide, support girl education, and reinforce Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
7ID: GK-DAYS-00536
easyNational Observances India
National Voters' Day is celebrated across India on 25 January to mark the foundation day of which constitutional body established in 1950?
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The Election Commission of India was established on 25 January 1950. National Voters' Day was instituted in 2011 to encourage electoral participation and awareness.
8ID: GK-DAYS-00538
easyNational Observances India
National Youth Day (Yuva Diwas) is celebrated in India on 12 January to commemorate the birth anniversary of which spiritual icon?
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The Government of India declared Swami Vivekananda's birthday (12 January 1863) as National Youth Day in 1984, honouring his philosophy and inspiring the youth.
9ID: GK-DAYS-00576
hardNational Observances India
National Girl Child Day is celebrated annually on 24 January in India, commemorating which milestone of 1966?
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On 24 January 1966, Indira Gandhi was sworn in as the first female Prime Minister of India, celebrated since 2008 as National Girl Child Day by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
10ID: GK-DAYS-00595
easyNational Observances India
In India, National Youth Day is celebrated on January 12 to honour the birth anniversary of which spiritual philosopher and leader?
Verified Explanation
In 1984, the Government of India designated January 12 (the birthday of Swami Vivekananda) as National Youth Day.
11ID: GK-DAYS-00598
easyNational Observances India
In India, National Voters' Day is celebrated annually on January 25 to mark the foundation day of which constitutional institution?
Verified Explanation
National Voters' Day has been celebrated on January 25 since 2011 to commemorate the founding of the Election Commission of India on January 25, 1950.
12ID: GK-DAYS-00603
easyNational Observances India
In India, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) is observed on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of which leader?
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National Unity Day was introduced by the Government of India in 2014 on October 31 to celebrate the Iron Man of India, Sardar Patel.
13ID: GK-DAYS-00606
easyNational Observances India
In India, National Mathematics Day is celebrated on December 22 to mark the birth anniversary of which legendary mathematician?
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In 2012, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared December 22 as National Mathematics Day in honour of Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887–1920).
14ID: GK-DAYS-00612
mediumNational Observances India
In India, National Statistics Day is celebrated on June 29 to honour the invaluable contributions of which visionary statistician and ISI founder?
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National Statistics Day honours Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (1893–1972), architect of the Second Five Year Plan and founder of the Indian Statistical Institute.
15ID: GK-DAYS-00622
mediumNational Observances India
In India, National Handloom Day is observed annually on August 7 to commemorate which historic nationalist movement launched in 1905?
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National Handloom Day was declared in 2015 to commemorate the formal proclamation of the Swadeshi Movement on August 7, 1905, at Calcutta Town Hall.
16ID: GK-DAYS-00151
easyNational Observances India
On which date is National Youth Day (Rashtriya Yuva Diwas) celebrated annually across India to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda?
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National Youth Day is observed on January 12 every year since 1985 to honor the philosophy and teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
17ID: GK-DAYS-00152
easyNational Observances India
On which day is National Science Day observed in India to commemorate Sir C. V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928?
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National Science Day is celebrated on February 28 to mark the announcement of the Raman Effect (1928), for which C. V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.
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mediumNational Observances India
On which date is National Sports Day (Rashtriya Khel Divas) celebrated to honour the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand?
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National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29, the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand who won Olympic gold medals in hockey in 1928, 1932, and 1936.
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mediumNational Observances India
On which date is National Handloom Day observed across India to commemorate the formal launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905 at the Calcutta Town Hall?
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National Handloom Day was instituted on August 7 in 2015 to honor handloom weavers and mark the historical Swadeshi Movement launched on August 7, 1905.
20ID: GK-DAYS-00159
hardNational Observances India
Which date was designated by the Government of India in 2023 as 'National Space Day' to commemorate the landing of Chandrayaan-3's Vikram Lander on the Moon's South Pole?
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced August 23 as National Space Day to celebrate India becoming the first nation to land near the lunar south pole (Shiv Shakti point).
21ID: GK-DAYS-00201
easyNational Observances India
National Youth Day is observed in India annually on 12 January to commemorate the birth anniversary of which spiritual leader and philosopher?
Verified Explanation
National Youth Day (Yuva Diwas) was designated on 12 January by the Government of India in 1984 to inspire youth with Swami Vivekananda's ideals.
22ID: GK-DAYS-00221
mediumNational Observances India
National Voters' Day is observed across India on 25 January to commemorate the foundation of which constitutional institution established on this day in 1950?
Verified Explanation
The Election Commission of India was established on 25 January 1950. National Voters' Day has been observed annually on this day since 2011 to encourage electoral participation.
23ID: GK-DAYS-00241
hardNational Observances India
In India, National Handloom Day is celebrated on 7 August to commemorate which historic nationalist movement formally proclaimed on this date in 1905 at the Calcutta Town Hall?
Verified Explanation
National Handloom Day was instituted in 2015 to commemorate the formal proclamation of the Swadeshi Movement on 7 August 1905 against the partition of Bengal.
24ID: GK-DAYS-00251
easyNational Observances India
National Youth Day is celebrated in India every year on 12 January to commemorate the birth anniversary of which spiritual leader?
Verified Explanation
In 1984, the Government of India declared 12 January, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, as National Youth Day (Rashtriya Yuva Diwas).
25ID: GK-DAYS-00254
easyNational Observances India
National Voters Day has been celebrated across India annually since 2011 on which date to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India?
Verified Explanation
National Voters Day is celebrated on 25 January to commemorate the founding of the Election Commission of India on 25 January 1950.