Important Days and Events (MCQs)
Categories: Education
Q.1. Madras is the old name of the capital city of which Indian state?
(A) Kerala
(B) Tamil Nadu
(C) Karnataka
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Ans. (B) Tamil Nadu
Q.2. When is the National Sports Day celebrated in India?
(A) August 21
(B) August 23
(C) August 25
(D) August 29
Ans. (D) August 29
Q.3. Which state passed a resolution declared ‘Poila Baisakh’ as State Foundation Day?
(A) Odisha
(B) West Bengal
(C) Sikkim
(D) Gujarat
Ans. (B) West Bengal
Q.4. When is the International Day for South-South Cooperation observed?
(A) July 12
(B) August 12
(C) September 12
(D) October 12
Ans. (C) September 12
Q.5. When is the ‘National Current Good Manufacturing Practice Day (cGMP Day)’ celebrated?
(A) 10 October
(B) 12 October
(C) 14 October
(D) 15 October
Ans. (A) 10 October
Q.6. “Together for Trust: Collaborating for a safe and connected future” is the theme of which day celebrated on October 9?
(A) World Communication Day
(B) World Post Day
(C) World Internet Day
(D) World Telephone Day
Ans. (B) World Post Day
Q.7. World Students Day is celebrated in India to mark birth anniversary of which leader?
(A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(B) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
(C) Satish Dawan
(D) Kamarajar
Ans. (B) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Q.8. When is the National Space Day celebrated in India?
(A) August 21
(B) August 23
(C) August 25
(D) August 27
Ans. (B) August 23
Q.9. What is the theme of ‘Ayurveda Day 2023’?
(A) Ayurveda for One Health
(B) Integrated Medicine
(C) Vasudaiva Kutumbakam
(D) Ayurveda Amrit Kaal
Ans. (A) Ayurveda for One Health
Q.10. When is the ‘International Day for the Eradication of Poverty’ celebrated?
(A) October 10
(B) October 15
(C) October 17
(D) October 19
Ans. (C) October 17