Important days are observed to remember events, honour leaders or spread awareness about social causes. Questions on these dates appear often in static GK sections. Knowing the day, date and purpose helps in scoring easy marks.
Important Days in the First Half of the Year
- 26 January – Republic Day.
- 28 February – National Science Day.
- 8 March – International Women's Day.
- 22 March – World Water Day.
- 7 April – World Health Day.
- 1 May – International Labour Day.
Important Days in the Middle of the Year
- 5 June – World Environment Day.
- 21 June – International Yoga Day.
- 11 July – World Population Day.
- 15 August – Independence Day.
- 29 August – National Sports Day.
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Important Days in the Second Half of the Year
- 5 September – Teachers' Day.
- 2 October – Gandhi Jayanti and International Day of Non-Violence.
- 24 October – United Nations Day.
- 14 November – Children's Day.
- 1 December – World AIDS Day.
- 10 December – Human Rights Day.
Days Named After Leaders
- 14 November – Children's Day (birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru).
- 5 September – Teachers' Day (birthday of Dr S. Radhakrishnan).
- 2 October – Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi).
Quick Revision Points
- National Science Day – 28 February.
- World Water Day – 22 March.
- World Environment Day – 5 June.
- International Yoga Day – 21 June.
- World Population Day – 11 July.
- Teachers' Day – 5 September.
- UN Day – 24 October.
- Human Rights Day – 10 December.