1. When is Teachers' Day celebrated?
[A] 1 September
[B] 3 September
[C] 5 September
[D] 8 September
Answer: [C] 5 September
Explanation:
Teacher's Day is celebrated every year on 5 September. This day is celebrated in honor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second President of India and the great scholar, philosopher and recipient of Bharat Ratna. The first teacher's day was celebrated on 5 September 1962.
2. When is World Coconut Day celebrated?
[A] 1 September
[B] 2 September
[C] 3 September
[D] 4 September
Answer: [B] 2 September
Explanation:
World Coconut Day is celebrated on 2 September. The purpose of celebrating this day is to encourage the use of coconut as a raw material for the industry and to spread awareness about its use. The theme of this year is "Coconut, the dietary health and happiness prosperity of the whole family".
3. When is National Nutrition Week celebrated?
[A] 1-7 September
[B] 8-15 September
[C] 15-22 September
[D] 23-30 September
Answer: [A] 1-7 September
Explanation:
National Nutrition Week is celebrated all over the country from 1 to 7 September. The purpose of observing this day is to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition for health. The theme of this year is "Newborn and Child Feeding Practices - Better Child Health".
4. When is the short day celebrated?
[A] 8 August
[B] 15 August
[C] 22 August
[D] 30 August
Answer: [D] 30 August
Explanation:
Short day is celebrated every year on 30 August. This day is celebrated with the objective of promoting small scale industries and providing employment opportunities. The trend of celebrating this day was started in 2001.
5. When is the International Day Against Nuclear Testing observed?
[A] 5th August
[B] 11 August
[C] 21 August
[D] 29 August
Answer: [D] 29 August
Explanation:
The International Day Against Nuclear Testing is celebrated on 29 August every year. Its purpose is to make people aware of the harm and the side effects of nuclear weapons.
6. When is National Sports Day celebrated?
[A] 1 August
[B] 8 August
[C] August 18
[D] 29 August
Answer: [D] 29 August
Explanation:
National Sports Day is celebrated every year on 29 August. This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Major Dhyanchand, the great player of India, known as Hockey Magician. The purpose of celebrating this day is to spread awareness among people about sports.
7. When is Independence Day celebrated in Indonesia?
[A] 5th August
[B] 12 August
[C] 17 August
[D] 25 August
Answer: [C] 17 August
Explanation:
In Indonesia, Independence Day is celebrated every year on 17 August. In Indonesia, Panjat Penang competition is held on this day. In this competition grease is applied to the pillars and bicycles and buckets are tied over them. The challenge for the contestant is how they can win bicycles by climbing slippery poles. Indonesia gained independence from the Netherlands on 17 August 1945.
8. When is Social Security Day celebrated?
[A] 2 August
[B] 6 August
[C] 11 August
[D] 14 August
Answer: [D] 14 August
Explanation:
Social Security Day is celebrated every year on 14 August. This day is celebrated with the objective of protecting the society from certain incidents and risks that occur with its members through appropriate organizations.
9. When is World Organ Donation Day celebrated?
[A] 1 August
[B] 5 August
[C] 8 August
[D] 13 August
Answer: [D] 13 August
Explanation:
World organ donation day is celebrated every year on 13 August. This day is celebrated to understand the importance of organ donation in the life of a person, as well as to encourage the common man to donate organs.
10. When is International Left Handers Day celebrated?
[A] 1 August
[B] 5 August
[C] 9 August
[D] 13 August
Answer: [D] 13 August
Explanation:
International Left Handers Day is celebrated annually on 13 August. This day was first celebrated on 13 August 1976. This day is celebrated mainly in the world with the aim of spreading awareness about the inconveniences faced by right-handed people compared to left-handed people.
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