July – September — Set 7

Correct Answer: B. July 26

• **July 26** = This date commemorates the success of Operation Vijay during the 1999 Kargil War. • **1999** — India regained control over mountain outposts occupied by infiltrators, honoring soldiers' bravery and sacrifice. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'July 15': Not associated with Kargil Vijay Diwas; 'August 15': Celebrated as India's Independence Day; 'August 26': Not a recognized day for this event.

Correct Answer: A. June 5

• **June 5** = This day is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for environmental protection. • **1972** — World Environment Day was established at the Stockholm Conference in this year, focusing annually on pressing environmental themes. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'July 5': Not designated as World Environment Day; 'August 5': Not a global environment day; 'September 5': Celebrated as Teacher's Day in India.

Correct Answer: B. Mandela International Day

• **Mandela International Day** = This day, celebrated on July 18th, recognizes Nelson Mandela's values and his dedication to the service of humanity. • **2009** — The United Nations officially declared July 18th as Mandela International Day in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'World Freedom Day': Not the official name; 'Human Rights Day': Celebrated on December 10th; 'Africa Day': Celebrated on May 25th.

Correct Answer: C. 2014

• **2014** = India's Prime Minister proposed the idea of International Day of Yoga during his address to the UN General Assembly in this year. • **177** — A record number of nations co-sponsored the resolution for International Yoga Day, first celebrated on June 21, 2015. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: '2012': Proposal was not made in this year; '2013': Proposal was not made in this year; '2015': The first International Yoga Day was celebrated, but not proposed in this year.

Correct Answer: B. Swami Vivekananda

• **Swami Vivekananda** = National Youth Day in India is celebrated on January 12th to mark the birth of this philosopher and spiritual leader. • **1984** — The Indian government officially declared January 12th as National Youth Day in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Bhagat Singh': His birth anniversary is September 28th; 'Subhash Chandra Bose': His birth anniversary is January 23rd, Parakram Diwas; 'Lala Lajpat Rai': His birth anniversary is January 28th.

Correct Answer: B. September 27

• **September 27** = This date is celebrated as World Tourism Day, marking the anniversary of the adoption of the statutes of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). • **UNWTO** — This organization's statutes' adoption anniversary is commemorated on World Tourism Day, highlighting tourism's social, cultural, and economic values. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'September 17': Not designated as World Tourism Day; 'October 27': Not designated as World Tourism Day; 'November 27': Not designated as World Tourism Day.

Correct Answer: B. WHO

• **WHO** = World Health Day is observed on April 7th to mark the founding of the World Health Organization. • **1948** — The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on April 7th of this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'UNICEF': Established in 1946; 'Red Cross': Founded in 1863; 'UNESCO': Established in 1945.

Correct Answer: A. The Raman Effect

• **The Raman Effect** = National Science Day in India is celebrated on February 28th to honor the discovery of this phenomenon by Sir C.V. Raman. • **1928** — Sir C.V. Raman announced his discovery of the scattering of light, known as the Raman Effect, on February 28th of this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Gravity': Discovered by Isaac Newton much earlier; 'Atomic energy': Concepts developed by many scientists over time; 'Zero': Originated in ancient India, not a specific modern discovery on this date.

Correct Answer: A. Karl Landsteiner

• **Karl Landsteiner** = World Blood Donor Day is celebrated annually on June 14th to mark the birth of this scientist who discovered the ABO blood group system. • **1930** — Karl Landsteiner won the Nobel Prize for his discovery of the ABO blood group system. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Louis Pasteur': Known for pasteurization and vaccines; 'William Harvey': Known for describing the circulation of blood; 'Gregor Mendel': Known as the father of modern genetics.

Correct Answer: A. June 29

• **June 29** = This date is celebrated as National Statistics Day in India to mark the birth anniversary of Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis. • **P.C. Mahalanobis** — This pioneer of modern statistics in India founded the Indian Statistical Institute and developed the Mahalanobis distance measure. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'July 11': Celebrated as World Population Day; 'August 12': Celebrated as International Youth Day; 'September 5': Celebrated as Teacher's Day in India.