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** = Hiroshima Day is observed on this date to remember the victims of the atomic bombing. • **1945** — The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, on this date. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [August 9]: This date is Nagasaki Day, marking the second atomic bombing; [August 12]: This date is International Youth Day; [August 15]: This is India's Independence Day and also Victory over Japan Day.
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually during which week?
Correct Answer: D. August 1st to 7th
• **August 1st to 7th** = World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually during this first week of August. • **1990** — The Innocenti Declaration, commemorated by this week, was signed in August by WHO and UNICEF. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [July 1st to 7th]: This week is not observed as World Breastfeeding Week; [June 1st to 7th]: This week is not observed as World Breastfeeding Week; [September 1st to 7th]: This week is not observed as World Breastfeeding Week.
Which date is observed as 'Quit India Day' or August Kranti Diwas in India?
Correct Answer: C. August 9
• **August 9** = This date is observed as 'Quit India Day' or August Kranti Diwas in India. • **1942** — The Quit India Movement was launched in this year at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [August 8]: While the resolution was passed on August 8, the movement formally launched on August 9; [August 15]: This is India's Independence Day; [August 10]: This date is World Lion Day.
National Cinema Day in India was recently introduced in which month?
Correct Answer: C. September
• **September** = National Cinema Day in India was recently introduced and is celebrated in this month. • **Movie theaters** — National Cinema Day celebrates their successful reopening and encourages audiences to visit. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [July]: National Cinema Day is not celebrated in July; [August]: National Cinema Day is not celebrated in August; [October]: National Cinema Day is not celebrated in October.
Sadbhavana Diwas (Harmony Day) is observed on August 20th to mark the birth of?
Correct Answer: A. Rajiv Gandhi
• **Rajiv Gandhi** = Sadbhavana Diwas is observed on August 20th to mark the birth anniversary of India's youngest Prime Minister. • **August 20th** — This date promotes national integration and communal harmony among all religions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Sanjay Gandhi]: He was Rajiv Gandhi's younger brother, not associated with Sadbhavana Diwas; [Indira Gandhi]: Her birth anniversary (November 19) is not Sadbhavana Diwas; [Jawaharlal Nehru]: His birth anniversary (November 14) is Children's Day.
Which date is celebrated as World Lion Day annually?
Correct Answer: D. August 10
• **August 10** = World Lion Day is celebrated annually on this date to raise awareness about lion conservation. • **Lion** — This day aims to raise awareness about the conservation issues faced by the 'King of the Jungle'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [August 5]: This date is not observed as World Lion Day; [August 20]: This date is Sadbhavana Diwas; [August 15]: This is India's Independence Day.
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on?
Correct Answer: D. August 9
• **August 9** = International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on this date to recognize indigenous rights. • **1982** — This year marked the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [August 5]: This date is not observed as International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples; [August 17]: This date is not observed as International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples; [August 13]: This date is International Left-Handers Day.
World Photography Day is observed annually on which date?
Correct Answer: D. August 19
• **August 19** = World Photography Day is observed annually on this date to commemorate the Daguerreotype invention. • **1839** — The French government purchased the patent for the Daguerreotype and declared it 'free to the world' in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [August 15]: This is India's Independence Day; [August 25]: This date is not observed as World Photography Day; [August 22]: This date is not observed as World Photography Day.
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
• **Third Saturday of August** = National Honey Bee Day is celebrated on this day to recognize the importance of honey bees. • **Honey bees** — They are essential pollinators crucial for our ecosystem and agriculture. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [August 5]: This date is not observed as National Honey Bee Day; [August 12]: This date is International Youth Day; [Last Sunday of August]: This day is not observed as National Honey Bee Day.
International Day of Charity is celebrated on September 5th to coincide with?
Correct Answer: D. Mother Teresa's death anniversary
• **Mother Teresa's death anniversary** = International Day of Charity is celebrated on September 5th to coincide with her passing. • **September 5th** — The UN chose this date to commemorate Mother Teresa, who spent her life helping the poor. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [S. Radhakrishnan's birthday]: While his birthday (September 5) is India's Teachers' Day, it is not the reason for the International Day of Charity; [UN Foundation Day]: UN Day is celebrated on October 24; [International Volunteer Day]: This day is observed on December 5.