July – September — Set 2
Days & Years · जुलाई – सितंबर · Questions 11–20 of 70
Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on September 5th to honor the birth of which former President?
Correct Answer: D. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
September 5th is the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a distinguished philosopher and India's second President. He suggested that instead of celebrating his birthday, it should be observed as a day to honor teachers. He also served as the first Vice-President of independent India.
International Literacy Day is celebrated globally on which of the following dates?
Correct Answer: C. September 8
September 8 was established by UNESCO in 1966 to emphasize the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. It serves as a reminder to the international community of the need to eliminate illiteracy. Literacy is a key driver for sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Engineers' Day in India is celebrated on September 15th to mark the birth anniversary of?
Correct Answer: A. M. Visvesvaraya
September 15th honors Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a pioneering civil engineer and statesman. He was responsible for many major projects like the Krishna Raja Sagara dam in Mysore. He was awarded India's highest honor, the Bharat Ratna, in 1955.
Which date is celebrated as World Ozone Day to mark the signing of the Montreal Protocol?
Correct Answer: D. September 16
September 16 was proclaimed by the UN to commemorate the signing of the protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer. It highlights the global efforts to protect the atmosphere from harmful UV radiation. The Montreal Protocol is considered one of the most successful environmental treaties.
International Day of Peace, also known as World Peace Day, is observed on?
Correct Answer: D. September 21
September 21 is a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations. It was established by the UN General Assembly in 1981. The UN Peace Bell is rung at the New York headquarters to mark the day.
Antyodaya Diwas is celebrated in India on September 25th to mark the birth of?
Correct Answer: A. Deendayal Upadhyaya
September 25th honors Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, who pioneered the philosophy of 'Integral Humanism'. Antyodaya means the 'uplifting of the last person' in society. The day was officially declared by the Indian government in 2014.
World Tourism Day is celebrated annually by the UNWTO on which date?
Correct Answer: D. September 27
September 27 marks the anniversary of the adoption of the statutes of the UN World Tourism Organization. It promotes awareness among the global community of the social and economic value of tourism. This date corresponds with the end of the high season in the northern hemisphere.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed in India on July 26th to mark the success of which operation?
Correct Answer: D. Operation Vijay
July 26 commemorates the day the Indian Army successfully took command of the high outposts lost to infiltrators in 1999. Operation Vijay was the name given to the Indian offensive during the Kargil conflict. The day honors the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces.
Which day in August is observed as World Sanskrit Day (Vishva-Samskrita-Dinam)?
Correct Answer: D. Shravana Purnima
World Sanskrit Day is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana. It aims to promote the revival and preservation of Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages in the world. The first observance was established in 1969 by the Indian government.
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on June 26, but which drug-related day is on August 31?
Correct Answer: A. International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 is the world's largest annual campaign to end overdose and remember those who have died. It aims to reduce the stigma associated with drug-related deaths. It promotes the message that overdose deaths are preventable.