Lakshya NDA

Paper II · Part B — Static GK

Important Days and Dates

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Concept

National and international days commemorate important events and causes. They are frequently asked and easy to score if memorised.

Group them by month for easy revision.

Key Points & Formulas

  • 26 January: Republic Day; 15 August: Independence Day; 2 October: Gandhi Jayanti.
  • 5 September: Teachers' Day; 14 November: Children's Day.
  • World days: 22 April Earth Day, 5 June Environment Day, 8 March Women's Day.
  • National Science Day: 28 February; Army Day: 15 January.

Worked Example

Q. Why is 15 January celebrated as Army Day in India?

Army Day marks the day Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army (1949).

It is celebrated on 15 January each year to honour the Army.

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Question 1

NDA II 2025

Consider the following statements with regard to National Technology Day:

1. It commemorates the momentous events of 11th May 1998, when India conducted successful nuclear tests under Operation Shakti

2. The official theme for National Technology Day 2025 is 'School to Startups – Igniting Young Minds to Innovate'

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2

NDA I 2024

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. In India, 12th March is celebrated as the National Youth Day.
2. National Youth Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Select the answer using the code given below:

Question 3

NDA I 2023

Tableaux of which one of the following States was adjudged the best in the Republic Day Parade, 2023?

Question 4

NDA I 2022

The Government of India has decided to observe 'Veer Baal Diwas' on

Question 5

NDA II 2022

Which among the following was the host country of the United Nations World Environment Day, 2022?

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