July – September — Set 7
Days & Years · जुलाई – सितंबर · Questions 61–70 of 70
Which date is observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas in India?
Correct Answer: B. July 26
July 26 commemorates the success of Operation Vijay during the 1999 Kargil War. India regained control over the mountain outposts that had been occupied by infiltrators. The day honors the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers.
Which date is celebrated as World Environment Day?
Correct Answer: A. June 5
June 5th is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It was established at the Stockholm Conference in 1972. Every year, it focuses on a specific pressing environmental theme.
The birthday of Nelson Mandela is celebrated on July 18th as?
Correct Answer: B. Mandela International Day
July 18th was officially declared by the United Nations in 2009. It recognizes Nelson Mandela's values and his dedication to the service of humanity. He was South Africa's first black president and a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
International Day of Yoga was proposed by India's Prime Minister at the UN in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea during his address to the UN General Assembly in 2014. The resolution was co-sponsored by a record 177 nations. The first International Yoga Day was celebrated worldwide on June 21, 2015.
National Youth Day in India is celebrated on January 12th to mark the birth of?
Correct Answer: B. Swami Vivekananda
January 12th is the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, who believed in the power and potential of youth. He represented India at the 1893 Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago. The Indian government declared this day as National Youth Day in 1984.
Which date is celebrated as World Tourism Day?
Correct Answer: B. September 27
September 27 marks the anniversary of the adoption of the statutes of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). It focuses on the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, and economic values. Every year, a host country is chosen to lead the celebrations.
World Health Day is observed on April 7th to mark the founding of?
Correct Answer: B. WHO
April 7, 1948, was the day the World Health Organization (WHO) was established. The day is used to draw attention to a specific health topic that concerns people across the globe. It promotes the goal of universal health coverage.
National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28th to honor the discovery of?
Correct Answer: A. The Raman Effect
Sir C.V. Raman announced his discovery of the scattering of light, known as the Raman Effect, on February 28, 1928. He became the first Asian to win a Nobel Prize in any branch of science in 1930. The day encourages scientific temper among the youth.
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated annually on June 14th to mark the birth of?
Correct Answer: A. Karl Landsteiner
June 14 is the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, the scientist who discovered the ABO blood group system. The day aims to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and to thank voluntary blood donors. His discovery won him the Nobel Prize in 1930.
Which date is celebrated as 'National Statistics Day' in India to mark the birth anniversary of Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis?
Correct Answer: A. June 29
The correct answer is June 29. National Statistics Day is celebrated on June 29 each year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the pioneer of modern statistics in India. He founded the Indian Statistical Institute and developed the Mahalanobis distance measure used worldwide. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.