Important Days

21. When is the National Youth Day observed? [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 10.12.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) 23ʳᵈ June
(b) 12ᵗʰ January
(c) 14ᵗʰ March
(d) 10ᵗʰ May

Correct Answer: (b) 12ᵗʰ January

Solution:National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated on 12 January, being the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India declared this day as National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.

22. Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura celebrated their 48ᵗʰ Statehood Day on : [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exam 10.12.2020 (Shift-II)]

(a) 17ᵗʰ October, 2019
(b) 21ˢᵗ January, 2020
(c) 11ᵗʰ February, 2020
(d) 30ᵗʰ June, 2019

Correct Answer: (b) 21ˢᵗ January, 2020

Solution:Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura celebrated their 48th Statehood Day on 21st January, 2020. On 21 January 1972, the three states of Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya became full-fledged states under the North Eastern Region (Reorganisation) Act of 1971.

23. When is World AIDS Day celebrated? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 6.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) 8ᵗʰ March
(b) 1ˢᵗ December
(c) 5ᵗʰ June
(d) 1ˢᵗ November

Correct Answer: (b) 1ˢᵗ December

Solution:World AIDS Day is celebrated every year on 1st December.

24. On March 23rd, India observes ________ day/divas as a tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Vidroh Diwas
(b) Tribute Day
(c) Shaheed Diwas
(d) Protest Day

Correct Answer: (c) Shaheed Diwas

Solution:On March 23rd, India observes Shaheed diwas as a tribute to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary.

25. World Global Recycling Day was observed on _______ in 2019. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 10.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) 2ⁿᵈ January
(b) 16ᵗʰ February
(c) 18ᵗʰ March
(d) 10ᵗʰ February

Correct Answer: (c) 18ᵗʰ March

Solution:World Global Recycling Day was observed on 18th March in 2019.

26. In India, 24th January is observed as which one of the following days? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) National Girl Child Day
(b) National Farmer's Day
(c) National Agricultural Day
(d) National Day of Elderly

Correct Answer: (a) National Girl Child Day

Solution:The National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on January 24. The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India initiated this celebration in 2008.

27. When is National Girl Child Day observed annually in India? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 16.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 24 January
(b) 12 May
(c) 5 June
(d) 9 September

Correct Answer: (a) 24 January

Solution:The National Girl Child Day is celebrated in India every year on January 24. The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India initiated this celebration in 2008.

28. _________ has been established as the annual 'International Day of Happiness'. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 12.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) 15ᵗʰ January
(b) 20ᵗʰMarch
(c) 23ʳᵈ February
(d) 31ˢᵗ March

Correct Answer: (b) 20ᵗʰMarch

Solution:20th March has been established as the annual 'International Day of Happiness'.

29. In China, 2019 (which starts on 5 February and ends on 24 January) is the year of the _______. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 12.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Ox
(b) Dog
(c) Pig
(d) Rat

Correct Answer: (c) Pig

Solution:In China, 2019 (which starts on 5 February and ends on 24 January) is the year of the pig.

30. What was the theme of World AIDS Day 2018? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 13.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) We Shall Overcome
(b) Check Yourself
(c) Save Yourself
(d) Know Your Status

Correct Answer: (d) Know Your Status

Solution:The theme of World AIDS Day 2018 was 'Know Your Status'. This day is celebrated every year on 1st December.