Important Days of India
National & Exam-Focused GK Section
Introduction to National Important Days
National Important Days are observed to celebrate historic milestones, honor personalities, and foster social awareness in India. These dates are frequently asked as static GK in competitive exams.
Memory Trick: “Every Month, India Marks a Mission.”
Key National Days – Monthwise Table
January – National Pride Begins
| Date | Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 12 January | National Youth Day | Birth of Swami Vivekananda – youth inspiration |
| 26 January | Republic Day | Indian Constitution comes into effect (1950) |
February – Science & Innovation
| Date | Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 28 February | National Science Day | Discovery of Raman Effect by C.V. Raman |
March – Safety Awareness
| Date | Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 March | National Safety Day | Promotes safety, organized by National Safety Council |
May – Technology for Progress
| Date | Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 May | National Technology Day | Pokhran-II test (1998) – India’s scientific leap |
July – Service & Dedication
| Date | Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July | National Doctors’ Day | Dr. B.C. Roy’s birth – honors medical profession |
August – Sports & Fitness
| Date | Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 29 August | National Sports Day | Major Dhyan Chand’s birthday – hockey legend |
September – Learning & Language
| Date | Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 September | Teachers’ Day | Dr. S. Radhakrishnan’s birth – teacher’s tribute |
| 14 September | Hindi Diwas | Hindi adopted as official language (1949) |
| 15 September | Engineers’ Day | Sir M. Visvesvaraya’s birth – engineering excellence |
October – Unity & Patriotism
| Date | Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 October | Gandhi Jayanti | Birth of Mahatma Gandhi & Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| 31 October | National Unity Day | Sardar Patel’s birth – Iron Man of India |
November – Education & Constitution
| Date | Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 November | National Education Day | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s birth |
| 14 November | Children’s Day | Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth – affection for children |
| 26 November | Constitution Day | Adoption by Constituent Assembly (1949) |
December – Energy & Defense
| Date | Day | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 December | Armed Forces Flag Day | Honors soldiers, veterans; public support to the Fund |
| 14 December | National Energy Conservation Day | Promotes efficient use of energy |
Summary Table – National Important Days
| Month | Date | Day / Event |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | National Youth Day |
| January | 26 | Republic Day |
| February | 28 | National Science Day |
| March | 4 | National Safety Day |
| May | 11 | National Technology Day |
| July | 1 | National Doctors’ Day |
| August | 29 | National Sports Day |
| September | 5 | Teachers’ Day |
| September | 14 | Hindi Diwas |
| September | 15 | Engineers’ Day |
| October | 2 | Gandhi Jayanti |
| October | 31 | National Unity Day |
| November | 11 | National Education Day |
| November | 14 | Children’s Day |
| November | 26 | Constitution Day |
| December | 7 | Armed Forces Flag Day |
| December | 14 | National Energy Conservation Day |
PYQs (Delhi Police, SSC & State Exams)
National Youth Day is celebrated on —
A) 12th January B) 26th January C) 14th November D) 5th September
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A) 12th January (Swami Vivekananda)
National Science Day commemorates the discovery of —
A) X-rays B) Penicillin C) Raman Effect D) Atom Theory
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C) Raman Effect
National Technology Day is observed to mark —
A) Launch of ISRO B) Pokhran-II nuclear test C) Discovery of Raman Effect D) Green Revolution
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B) Pokhran-II nuclear test (1998)
National Sports Day is celebrated on —
A) 5th September B) 29th August C) 14th November D) 2nd October
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B) 29th August (Major Dhyan Chand’s birthday)
Constitution Day is observed on —
A) 26th January B) 26th November C) 15th August D) 2nd October
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B) 26th November
National Unity Day commemorates the birth anniversary of —
A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C) Mahatma Gandhi D) B.R. Ambedkar
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B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
National Energy Conservation Day is observed every year on —
A) 7th December B) 14th December C) 11th November D) 15th September
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B) 14th December
Children’s Day in India is celebrated on —
A) 11th November B) 12th January C) 14th November D) 2nd October
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C) 14th November (Birth of Jawaharlal Nehru)
Quick Revision Mnemonics
Final Concept Recap
- Republic Day – 26 Jan: Constitution in effect
- Independence Day – 15 Aug: Freedom from British rule
- Gandhi Jayanti – 2 Oct: Mahatma Gandhi’s birth
- National Youth Day – 12 Jan: Swami Vivekananda’s birth
- National Science Day – 28 Feb: Raman Effect
- National Sports Day – 29 Aug: Major Dhyan Chand
- Teachers’ Day – 5 Sep: Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
- Children’s Day – 14 Nov: Pt. Nehru
- National Unity Day – 31 Oct: Sardar Patel
One-Line Memory: “From Vivekananda’s Youth to Patel’s Unity – India’s Important Days build National Identity.”
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