Days and Years MCQs

15 September is celebrated internationally as –

by
A. International Democracy Day
B. International Teachers Day
C. World Cancer Day
D. World Book Day
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The International Day of Democracy is celebrated around the world on 15 September each year. It was established through a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in 2007, encouraging governments to strengthen and consolidate democracy.

30th September is celebrated as

by
A. World Prematurity Day
B. World Kindness Day
C. International Translation Day
D. World Mathematics Day
✅ The correct answer is option C.
International Translation Day is observed on September 30, every year on the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is an epitome and known as the patron saint of the translators. The day aims to celebrate the work of language translation professionals which facilitates dialogue, understanding, and cooperation, contributing to the development and strengthening of world peace and security.

1 January is observed as –

by
A. Global Family Day
B. World Red Cross Day
C. World Telecommunication day
D. Commonwealth day
✅ The correct answer is option A.
1 January is observed as Global Family Day. It is celebrated as a day of peace and sharing. Its aim is to unite and spread a message of peace by considering and promoting the idea that Earth is one Global Family so as to make the world a better place to live for everyone.

Which of the following decade is celebrated as United Nations Decade for Women?

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A. 1997 – 2006
B. 2001 – 2010
C. 1976 – 1985
D. 2003 – 2012
✅ The correct answer is option C.
The United Nations Decade for Women was a period from 1976 to 1985 focused on the policies and issues that impact women, such as pay equity, gendered violence, land holding, and other human rights.

1 July is celebrated as –

by
A. Mandela Day
B. Malala Day
C. World Population Day
D. National Doctor’s Day
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Every year, 1 July is celebrated as National Doctor’s Day by the Indian Medical Association (IMA). The day is observed to commemorate the birth and death anniversary of former Bengal’s Chief Minister Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy.