Important Days Weeks Competitive Exams
50 questions · General Knowledge
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Question 1 of 50
World Mental Health Day is observed on
ExplanationIt raises awareness of mental health issues.
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Question 2 of 50
Earth Day is observed on
ExplanationIt began in 1970 to support environmental protection.
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Question 3 of 50
World Food Day is observed on
ExplanationIt marks the founding of the FAO in 1945.
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Question 4 of 50
World AIDS Day is observed on
ExplanationIt raises awareness about HIV and AIDS.
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Question 5 of 50
International Week of the Deaf (Deaf Awareness Week) is observed in the last full week of
ExplanationIt is organised by the World Federation of the Deaf.
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Question 6 of 50
The Independence Day of the United States is celebrated on
ExplanationIt commemorates the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
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Question 7 of 50
World Wildlife Day is observed on
ExplanationIt celebrates wild fauna and flora.
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Question 8 of 50
Youm-e-Istehsal, observed in Pakistan against India's 2019 actions in Kashmir, falls on
ExplanationIt marks the revocation of Article 370 on 5 August 2019.
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Question 9 of 50
The UN Week of Solidarity with Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories begins on
ExplanationIt runs from 25 to 31 May.
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Question 10 of 50
International Youth Day is observed on
ExplanationIt was designated by the UN General Assembly.
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Question 11 of 50
Kashmir Solidarity Day is observed in Pakistan on
ExplanationIt expresses support for the Kashmiri people.
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Question 12 of 50
World Consumer Rights Day is observed on
ExplanationIt promotes the rights of all consumers.
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Question 13 of 50
World Press Freedom Day is observed on
ExplanationIt highlights freedom of the press.
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Question 14 of 50
Iqbal Day, the birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal, is observed on
ExplanationHe was born in Sialkot in 1877.
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Question 15 of 50
International Mother Language Day is observed on
ExplanationIt promotes linguistic and cultural diversity.
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Question 16 of 50
International Literacy Day is observed on
ExplanationIt is promoted by UNESCO.
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Question 17 of 50
World Teachers' Day is observed on
ExplanationIt honours teachers around the world.
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Question 18 of 50
Global Entrepreneurship Week is held in
ExplanationIt promotes entrepreneurship worldwide.
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Question 19 of 50
World Tourism Day is observed on
ExplanationIt is promoted by the UN World Tourism Organization.
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Question 20 of 50
Universal Children's Day is observed on
ExplanationIt marks the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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Question 21 of 50
World Immunization Week is observed in the last week of
ExplanationIt promotes vaccination.
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Question 22 of 50
Fire Prevention Week in the USA is observed in the week of
ExplanationIt commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
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Question 23 of 50
World Breastfeeding Week is observed each year from
ExplanationIt is promoted by WHO and UNICEF.
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Question 24 of 50
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed on
ExplanationIt promotes the rights of persons with disabilities.
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Question 25 of 50
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed in
ExplanationPink ribbons are used as a symbol of awareness.
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Question 26 of 50
The International Day of Peace is observed on
ExplanationIt is dedicated to strengthening ideals of peace.
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Question 27 of 50
World Cancer Day is observed on
ExplanationIt raises awareness for prevention, detection and treatment.
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Question 28 of 50
World Interfaith Harmony Week is observed during the
ExplanationIt was proposed in 2010 at the UN.
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Question 29 of 50
Pakistan Day is observed every year on
ExplanationIt commemorates the Lahore Resolution of 1940.
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Question 30 of 50
World Water Day is observed on
ExplanationIt focuses on the importance of freshwater.
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Question 31 of 50
World Water Week, held annually in Stockholm, takes place in
ExplanationIt is organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute.
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Question 32 of 50
United Nations Disarmament Week is observed from
ExplanationIt begins on United Nations Day.
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Question 33 of 50
Christmas Day is celebrated on
ExplanationIt marks the birth of Jesus Christ in the Christian tradition.
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Question 34 of 50
Defence Day (Youm-e-Difa) in Pakistan is observed on
ExplanationIt honours the defence of the country in the 1965 war.
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Question 35 of 50
World Environment Day is observed on
ExplanationIt was established by the UN in 1972.
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Question 36 of 50
Pakistan's Independence Day is celebrated on
ExplanationPakistan became independent in 1947.
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Question 37 of 50
Labour Day (May Day) is observed on
ExplanationIt honours workers around the world.
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Question 38 of 50
World Refugee Day is observed on
ExplanationIt honours refugees around the world.
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Question 39 of 50
Quaid-e-Azam Day, the birth anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is observed on
ExplanationHe was born in Karachi in 1876.
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Question 40 of 50
World Population Day is observed on
ExplanationIt raises awareness about global population issues.
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Question 41 of 50
Youm-e-Takbeer, commemorating Pakistan's 1998 nuclear tests, is observed on
ExplanationThe tests took place in the Chagai hills.
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Question 42 of 50
World Space Week is observed each year from
ExplanationIt celebrates the contribution of space science to humanity.
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Question 43 of 50
Global Money Week, promoting financial education for young people, is held in
ExplanationIt is coordinated by the OECD INFE.
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Question 44 of 50
Human Rights Day is observed on
ExplanationIt marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
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Question 45 of 50
United Nations Day is observed on
ExplanationIt marks the UN Charter coming into force in 1945.
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Question 46 of 50
The death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam is observed on
ExplanationHe passed away in Karachi in 1948.
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Question 47 of 50
International Women's Day is observed on
ExplanationIt celebrates women's achievements and calls for equality.
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Question 48 of 50
World Diabetes Day is observed on
ExplanationIt marks the birth anniversary of Frederick Banting.
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Question 49 of 50
World Health Day is observed on
ExplanationIt marks the founding of WHO in 1948.
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Question 50 of 50
India's Republic Day is celebrated on
ExplanationIt marks the day the Indian Constitution came into effect in 1950.
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