July – September — Set 3
Days & Years · जुलाई – सितंबर · Questions 21–30 of 70
Hiroshima Day is observed on which date to remember the victims of the atomic bombing?
Correct Answer: A. August 6
August 6 marks the day in 1945 when the first atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. It serves as a reminder to promote global peace and the elimination of nuclear weapons. Thousands gather at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima annually.
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually during which week?
Correct Answer: D. August 1st to 7th
The first week of August is dedicated to protecting and supporting breastfeeding for infant health. It commemorates the Innocenti Declaration signed in August 1990 by WHO and UNICEF. The campaign is supported by many international health organizations.
Which date is observed as 'Quit India Day' or August Kranti Diwas in India?
Correct Answer: C. August 9
August 9 commemorates the launch of the Quit India Movement in 1942 at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai. It was a mass civil disobedience movement demanding an end to British rule. The call for 'Do or Die' was given by Mahatma Gandhi during this period.
National Cinema Day in India was recently introduced in which month?
Correct Answer: C. September
National Cinema Day is celebrated in September to celebrate the successful reopening of movie theaters. It usually offers discounted movie tickets to encourage audiences to visit theaters. This day aims to show appreciation for moviegoers across the country.
Sadbhavana Diwas (Harmony Day) is observed on August 20th to mark the birth of?
Correct Answer: A. Rajiv Gandhi
August 20th is the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, who was India's youngest Prime Minister. The day promotes national integration and communal harmony among all religions. It encourages the pledge to resolve differences through constitutional means.
Which date is celebrated as World Lion Day annually?
Correct Answer: D. August 10
August 10 aims to raise awareness about the majestic lion and the conservation issues they face. It focuses on the declining population of the 'King of the Jungle' in Africa and India. Lions are the only cats that live in large social groups called prides.
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on?
Correct Answer: D. August 9
August 9 recognizes the rights and achievements of indigenous groups around the globe. It marks the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982. The day focuses on preserving indigenous languages, cultures, and traditions.
World Photography Day is observed annually on which date?
Correct Answer: D. August 19
August 19 commemorates the invention of the Daguerreotype, one of the earliest photographic processes. In 1839, the French government purchased the patent and declared the invention a gift 'free to the world'. The day celebrates the art, science, and history of photography.
Which of the following is celebrated as National Honey Bee Day (mostly in the USA but noted globally in August)?
Correct Answer: C. Third Saturday of August
The third Saturday of August is used to recognize the importance of honey bees to our ecosystem and agriculture. Bees are essential pollinators that help in the production of many fruits and vegetables. The day also honors beekeepers for their work in managing hives.
International Day of Charity is celebrated on September 5th to coincide with?
Correct Answer: D. Mother Teresa's death anniversary
September 5 was chosen by the UN to commemorate the passing of Mother Teresa, who spent her life helping the poor. While India celebrates Teachers' Day on this date, the international community focuses on charity. It aims to mobilize people globally to help others through volunteering and philanthropy.