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
• **Dr. S. Radhakrishnan** = Teachers' Day in India honors the birth anniversary of this distinguished philosopher and India's second President. • **September 5th** — He suggested that instead of celebrating his birthday, it should be observed as a day to honor teachers. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Dr. Rajendra Prasad: India's first President; Dr. V.V. Giri: Fourth President of India; Dr. Zakir Husain: Third President of India.
International Literacy Day is celebrated globally on which of the following dates?
Correct Answer: C. September 8
• **September 8** = International Literacy Day is celebrated globally to emphasize the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. • **1966** — UNESCO established this day in this year to remind the international community of the need to eliminate illiteracy. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: September 5: Observed as Teachers' Day in India; September 15: Celebrated as Engineers' Day in India; September 21: Observed as International Day of Peace.
Engineers' Day in India is celebrated on September 15th to mark the birth anniversary of?
Correct Answer: A. M. Visvesvaraya
• **M. Visvesvaraya** = Engineers' Day in India marks the birth anniversary of this pioneering civil engineer and statesman. • **September 15th** — He was responsible for many major projects like the Krishna Raja Sagara dam in Mysore. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Satish Dhawan: Renowned space scientist, former ISRO chairman; Vikram Sarabhai: Father of the Indian space program; E. Sreedharan: 'Metro Man' of India, known for his work on the Delhi Metro.
Which date is celebrated as World Ozone Day to mark the signing of the Montreal Protocol?
Correct Answer: D. September 16
• **September 16** = World Ozone Day is celebrated to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol. • **Montreal Protocol** — This protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer is considered one of the most successful environmental treaties. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: September 10: Not World Ozone Day; September 27: Observed as World Tourism Day; September 22: Not designated as World Ozone Day.
International Day of Peace, also known as World Peace Day, is observed on?
Correct Answer: D. September 21
• **September 21** = International Day of Peace, or World Peace Day, is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace among all nations. • **1981** — The UN General Assembly established this day in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: September 15: Celebrated as Engineers' Day in India; September 30: Not International Day of Peace; September 25: Not associated with peace observance.
Antyodaya Diwas is celebrated in India on September 25th to mark the birth of?
Correct Answer: A. Deendayal Upadhyaya
• **Deendayal Upadhyaya** = Antyodaya Diwas is celebrated on September 25th to mark his birth anniversary. • **2014** — The Indian government officially declared Antyodaya Diwas. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Sardar Patel]: His birth anniversary (October 31) is National Unity Day; [Lala Lajpat Rai]: His birth anniversary (January 28) is not Antyodaya Diwas; [Arun Jaitley]: His birth anniversary (December 28) is not Antyodaya Diwas.
World Tourism Day is celebrated annually by the UNWTO on which date?
Correct Answer: D. September 27
• **September 27** = World Tourism Day is celebrated annually by the UNWTO on this date. • **UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)** — This day marks the anniversary of the adoption of its statutes. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [September 17]: This date is not observed as World Tourism Day; [July 27]: This date is not observed as World Tourism Day; [August 27]: This date is not observed as World Tourism Day.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed in India on July 26th to mark the success of which operation?
Correct Answer: D. Operation Vijay
• **Operation Vijay** = This operation led to India's victory in the Kargil conflict, commemorated on July 26th. • **1999** — This year marks the Kargil conflict when Indian Army successfully took command of high outposts. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Operation Blue Star]: This was a military operation carried out in 1984 at the Golden Temple; [Operation Shakti]: This refers to the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998; [Operation Meghdoot]: This operation secured the Siachen Glacier in 1984.
Which day in August is observed as World Sanskrit Day (Vishva-Samskrita-Dinam)?
Correct Answer: D. Shravana Purnima
• **Shravana Purnima** = World Sanskrit Day is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana. • **1969** — The Indian government established the first observance of World Sanskrit Day. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [August 15]: This is India's Independence Day; [Bhadrapada Amavasya]: This is a new moon day in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, not associated with World Sanskrit Day; [August 20]: This date is observed as Sadbhavana Diwas.
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
• **International Overdose Awareness Day** = This day is observed on August 31st to end overdose and remember those who have died. • **August 31** — It is the world's largest annual campaign to raise awareness about overdose prevention. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [World No Tobacco Day]: This day is observed on May 31; [International Anti-Narcotics Day]: The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is on June 26; [Global Detox Day]: This is not an officially recognized global observance.