Miscellaneous Days
General Awareness – Exam Preparation
Introduction: Understanding Important Days
Apart from national and environmental observances, there are special global and national awareness days celebrating the spirit of democracy, peace, media, education, and social welfare.
These topics are frequently asked in General Awareness (GK) sections of Delhi Police, SSC, and UPSC exams.
National Voters' Day
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 25th January |
| Organized By | Election Commission of India (ECI) |
| Started In | 2011 |
| Objective | To encourage young people to take part in the electoral process |
| Significance | Celebrated on the foundation day of the Election Commission (25 Jan 1950) |
| Theme (2024) | "Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure" |
International Day of Democracy
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 15th September |
| Organized By | United Nations (UN) |
| Adopted By | UN General Assembly in 2007 |
| Objective | To promote and uphold democratic values and principles worldwide |
| Theme (2024) | "Empowering the Next Generation" |
World Press Freedom Day
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 3rd May |
| Organized By | UNESCO |
| Started In | 1993 |
| Objective | To defend media freedom, journalists' safety, and access to information |
| Theme (2024) | "A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis" |
World Teachers' Day
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 5th October |
| Organized By | UNESCO, UNICEF & ILO |
| Started In | 1994 |
| Objective | To honor teachers and promote quality education worldwide |
| Theme (2024) | "The Teachers We Need for the Education We Want" |
| Note | India celebrates Teachers' Day separately on 5th September (Dr. S. Radhakrishnan's birthday) |
International Day of Peace
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 21st September |
| Organized By | United Nations (UN) |
| Established In | 1981 |
| Objective | To strengthen global peace and end conflicts worldwide |
| Theme (2024) | "Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals" |
World Animal Day
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 4th October |
| Organized By | World Animal Protection (WAP) |
| Significance | Honors St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals |
| Objective | To raise awareness for animal rights and welfare |
National Farmers' Day (Kisan Diwas)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 23rd December |
| Organized By | Government of India |
| Significance | Marks the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the 5th Prime Minister of India and champion of farmers' rights |
| Objective | To recognize the contribution of Indian farmers to the nation's growth |
Summary Table – Important Days
| Day / Event | Date | Organized By | Theme / Significance (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Voters' Day | 25 Jan | Election Commission of India | Nothing Like Voting |
| World Press Freedom Day | 3 May | UNESCO | Journalism for the Planet |
| International Day of Democracy | 15 Sep | United Nations | Empowering Next Generation |
| International Day of Peace | 21 Sep | United Nations | Actions for Peace |
| World Teachers' Day | 5 Oct | UNESCO / UNICEF | The Teachers We Need |
| World Animal Day | 4 Oct | World Animal Protection | Animal Welfare Awareness |
| National Farmers' Day | 23 Dec | Govt. of India | Birth of Chaudhary Charan Singh |
Practice Questions (Delhi Police PYQ-style)
National Voters' Day is observed on —
Options: A) 26th January B) 25th January C) 15th August D) 2nd October
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B) 25th January
The International Day of Democracy is celebrated on —
Options: A) 15th August B) 15th September C) 5th October D) 21st September
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B) 15th September
World Press Freedom Day is observed on —
Options: A) 3rd May B) 15th September C) 5th October D) 10th December
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A) 3rd May
World Teachers' Day is celebrated globally on —
Options: A) 5th September B) 5th October C) 14th November D) 24th January
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B) 5th October
The International Day of Peace is observed every year on —
Options: A) 2nd October B) 15th September C) 21st September D) 4th October
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C) 21st September
World Animal Day is observed on —
Options: A) 4th October B) 21st September C) 5th June D) 14th July
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A) 4th October
National Farmers' Day (Kisan Diwas) marks the birth of —
Options: A) Lal Bahadur Shastri B) Charan Singh C) M.S. Swaminathan D) Jawaharlal Nehru
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B) Chaudhary Charan Singh
Quick Revision – One Line Memory
| Date | Day | Hint |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | National Voters' Day | ECI Foundation Day |
| 3 May | World Press Freedom Day | Journalism & Freedom |
| 15 Sep | International Day of Democracy | Power of People |
| 21 Sep | International Day of Peace | Peace & Unity |
| 4 Oct | World Animal Day | For Animal Rights |
| 5 Oct | World Teachers' Day | Global Teacher Appreciation |
| 23 Dec | National Farmers' Day | Chaudhary Charan Singh's Birth Anniversary |
Exam Tricks & Mnemonics
Memory Sequence:
"Vote Freely, Speak Bravely, Teach Wisely, Live Peacefully, Farm Proudly."
Month-wise Trick:
"January Vote, May Press, September Democracy & Peace, October Teachers & Animals, December Farmers"
Date Association:
"25-1: ECI, 3-5: Press, 15-9: Democracy, 21-9: Peace, 4-10: Animals, 5-10: Teachers, 23-12: Farmers"
Final Concept Recap
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