July – September — Set 1
Days & Years · जुलाई – सितंबर · Questions 1–10 of 70
National Doctor's Day in India is celebrated on July 1st to honor the birth anniversary of which legendary physician?
Correct Answer: C. Dr. B.C. Roy
• **Dr. B.C. Roy** = National Doctor's Day in India honors his birth and death anniversary. • **July 1st** — It acknowledges the vital contributions of medical professionals to society. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Dr. Hargobind Khorana: Known for biochemistry and genetics; Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: Former President and scientist, his birthday is World Students' Day; Dr. M.S. Swaminathan: Famous agricultural scientist, 'Father of the Green Revolution'.
World Population Day is observed globally on which of the following dates?
Correct Answer: D. July 11
• **July 11** = World Population Day is observed globally to focus attention on population issues. • **July 11** — It was established by the United Nations to focus attention on population issues. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: July 15: Not a globally recognized population day; September 11: Known for the 9/11 attacks in the US; August 11: Not associated with World Population Day.
Which day is observed as World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness about viral hepatitis?
Correct Answer: C. July 28
• **July 28** = World Hepatitis Day is observed to raise awareness about viral hepatitis. • **July 28** — It is the birthday of Nobel-prize winning scientist Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: July 20: No major global health observance on this date; July 24: Not a day for hepatitis awareness; July 31: Not designated as World Hepatitis Day.
International Tiger Day, also known as Global Tiger Day, is celebrated on?
Correct Answer: C. July 29
• **July 29** = International Tiger Day is celebrated globally for tiger conservation. • **2010** — This year saw the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit, where the day was designated for tiger conservation. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: July 21: Not recognized as International Tiger Day; August 29: Observed as National Sports Day in India; September 29: No global tiger observance on this date.
Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated annually on July 18th to mark his?
Correct Answer: D. Birth anniversary
• **Birth anniversary** = Nelson Mandela International Day celebrates the birth of a global icon of peace and reconciliation. • **July 18th** — The UN officially declared this day to recognize Nelson Mandela's contribution to the struggle for democracy. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Death anniversary: His death anniversary is December 5th; Release from prison: He was released in 1990; Presidential inauguration: He was inaugurated in 1994.
Which date is celebrated as National Handloom Day in India?
Correct Answer: D. August 7
• **August 7** = National Handloom Day in India aims to honor the weaving community and promote handloom weavers' socioeconomic development. • **1905** — The Swadeshi Movement was launched on this date, which the day commemorates. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: August 1: No specific national handloom observance; August 20: Observed as Sadbhavana Diwas (Rajiv Gandhi's birthday); August 15: India's Independence Day.
International Youth Day is celebrated by the United Nations on which date?
Correct Answer: C. August 12
• **August 12** = International Youth Day is celebrated by the United Nations to draw attention to cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. • **August 12** — It provides a platform for young people to participate in social and economic affairs. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: January 12: Observed as National Youth Day in India; September 12: Not International Youth Day; August 21: No specific youth observance on this date.
National Sports Day in India is observed on August 29th to commemorate the birth of which sports legend?
Correct Answer: A. Major Dhyan Chand
• **Major Dhyan Chand** = National Sports Day in India commemorates the birth anniversary of this legendary hockey player. • **August 29th** — This day is when prestigious sports awards like the Khel Ratna are conferred by the President. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Milkha Singh: Renowned Indian sprinter, 'The Flying Sikh'; K.D. Jadhav: India's first Olympic medalist in wrestling; Kapil Dev: Legendary cricketer who led India to the 1983 World Cup win.
World Elephant Day is observed annually on which date to support elephant conservation?
Correct Answer: D. August 12
• **August 12** = World Elephant Day is observed annually to support elephant conservation efforts. • **2012** — The day was launched in this year to bring global attention to the critical state of elephants. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: August 10: Not World Elephant Day; August 16: No specific elephant conservation day; August 14: Not associated with elephant conservation.
World Humanitarian Day is celebrated on August 19th in memory of the canal hotel bombing in?
Correct Answer: C. Iraq
• **Iraq** = World Humanitarian Day is celebrated in memory of the Canal Hotel bombing in Baghdad, which is located here. • **August 19th** — This day marks the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Syria: A country affected by humanitarian crises but not the location of this specific bombing; Afghanistan: A country with a long history of conflict, but not the location; Lebanon: A country in the Middle East, but not the location of the Canal Hotel bombing.