January – March — Set 1
Days & Years · जनवरी – मार्च · Questions 1–10 of 70
Which day is celebrated as 'National Startup Day' in India to encourage the spirit of entrepreneurship?
Correct Answer: A. January 16
• **January 16** = National Startup Day is observed on January 16 to celebrate the Indian startup ecosystem. • **2016** — The 'Startup India' initiative was launched on this day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: January 12: National Youth Day; January 23: Parakram Diwas; January 25: National Voters' Day.
In India, the 'Parakram Diwas' is celebrated annually on January 23 to commemorate the birth anniversary of which leader?
Correct Answer: D. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
• **Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose** = Parakram Diwas honors the indomitable spirit and selfless service of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. • **2021** — The government officially declared this celebration to inspire the youth. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sardar Patel: Known for unification of India; Lala Lajpat Rai: Prominent nationalist leader; Bhagat Singh: Revolutionary freedom fighter.
What is the primary objective of observing 'National Voters' Day' on January 25 every year?
Correct Answer: D. To encourage voting awareness
• **To encourage voting awareness** = National Voters' Day is used to encourage, facilitate, and maximize the enrollment of new voters. • **1950** — The Election Commission of India was established on this day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: To celebrate the Constitution: Not the primary focus; To mark the Republic Day eve: Not the main objective; To honor political leaders: Not the purpose of this day.
On which day is 'World Braille Day' observed internationally to recognize the importance of the writing system for the blind?
Correct Answer: D. January 4
• **January 4** = World Braille Day is celebrated on January 4, the birth anniversary of Louis Braille. • **Louis Braille** — He was the inventor of the tactile reading and writing system for visually impaired people. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: January 1: Global Family Day/New Year's Day; January 15: Army Day in India; January 10: World Hindi Day.
The 'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas' (Non-Resident Indian Day) is celebrated on January 9 to commemorate the return of which leader to India?
Correct Answer: A. Mahatma Gandhi
• **Mahatma Gandhi** = Pravasi Bharatiya Divas commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa. • **1915** — Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa on January 9 of this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Rabindranath Tagore: Famous poet and Nobel laureate; Jawaharlal Nehru: First Prime Minister of India; Swami Vivekananda: Spiritual leader and philosopher.
Which day is observed as 'National Girl Child Day' in India to raise awareness about the rights of girls?
Correct Answer: A. January 24
• **January 24** = National Girl Child Day was initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. • **2008** — National Girl Child Day was initiated in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: February 13: World Radio Day; March 8: International Women's Day; March 20: International Day of Happiness.
Which international day is observed on February 2 to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands?
Correct Answer: D. World Wetlands Day
• **World Wetlands Day** = World Wetlands Day marks the date of the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. • **1971** — The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands was adopted in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: World Water Day: Observed on March 22; World Forestry Day: Observed on March 21; World Environment Day: Observed on June 5.
The 'National Science Day' is celebrated in India on February 28 to mark the discovery of which phenomenon?
Correct Answer: D. Raman Effect
• **Raman Effect** = National Science Day commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman. • **1928** — Sir C.V. Raman discovered the Raman Effect in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Gravity: Discovered by Isaac Newton; Nuclear Fission: Discovered by Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann; Zero: Ancient mathematical concept from India.
On which day is 'World Cancer Day' observed annually to encourage its prevention and detection?
Correct Answer: A. February 4
• **February 4** = World Cancer Day is a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control. • **Union for International Cancer Control** — This organization leads the global initiative for World Cancer Day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: February 10: World Pulses Day; February 15: International Childhood Cancer Day; February 24: No specific international day.
Which day is celebrated as 'International Mother Language Day' to promote linguistic and cultural diversity?
Correct Answer: D. February 21
• **February 21** = International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by UNESCO in **1999** to protect all languages used by people of the world. • **1999** — International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by UNESCO in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: February 14: Valentine's Day; March 3: World Wildlife Day; February 28: National Science Day.