| Date | Important Days | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 1st January | New Year’s Day, Global Family Day | (NA), Embracing Diversity, Strengthening Families |
| 4th January | World Braille Day | Empowering Through Inclusion and Diversity |
| 6th January | World Day of War Orphans | Orphan Lives Matter |
| 9th January | Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | Diaspora: Reliable partners for India’s progress in Amrit Kaal |
| 10th January | World Hindi Day | Hindi–Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence |
| 11th January | Death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri | NA |
| 11th – 17th January | National Road Safety Week | Be a road safety hero |
| 23rd January | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti | NA |
| 24th January | National Girl Child Day | NA |
| 25th January | National Tourism Day | Sustainable Journeys, Timeless Memories |
| 26th January | Republic Day | NA |
| 28th January | Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai | NA |
| 30th January | Shaheed Diwas | NA |
1. Which important day is celebrated every year in India on the 26th of January?
- Human Rights Day
- Republic Day
- Constitution Day
- Independence Day
Correct Answers Is: 2
SOLUTION
The correct answer is Republic Day
Key Points
- Since 1950, every year January 26 is celebrated as Republic Day in India.
- It was on this day in 1950 that the Indian Constitution came into existence.
- 26 January was chosen as the date for this occasion because this was the day in 1930 when the Indian National Congress had demanded Complete Independence or Purna Swaraj, as opposed to the Dominion Status.
Additional InformationHuman Rights Day :
- Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December.
- It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- This day marks the importance of rights everybody is entitled for irrespective of caste, religion, sex and language.
Constitution Day :
- Constitution Day is also known as ‘Samvidhan Divas’, is celebrated in our country on 26th November every year.
- It is celebrated to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India.
- On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect from 26th January 1950.
Independence Day:
- Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August.
- It was on 15th August 1947 that India was declared independent from British colonialism, and the reins of control were handed over to the leaders of the Country.
2. National voter’s day is observed to mark ____________.
- Foundation day of Election Commission of India
- Announcement of first Lok Sabha elections
- Registration of first voter in India
- Announcement of voting right for adult franchise
The correct answer is Foundation day of Election Commission of India.
In News
- The 14th National Voters’ Day was celebrated across the country today on January 25, 2024.
Key Points
- National Voter’s Day:
- Date of celebration: January 25 (to mark the Foundation day of Election Commission of India, which was established on 25th January 1950).
- Background: It is celebrated every year since 2011.
- Objective: To encourage, facilitate and maximize the enrolment, especially for the new voters; To spread awareness among voters for promoting informed participation in the elections.
3. In India, 30th January is celebrated as:
- Father’s Day
- Martyr’s Day
- Teacher’s Day
- Mother’s Day
The correct answer is Martyr’s Day.
Key Points
- Martyrs’ Day is observed on 30th January to mark the death anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi ji.
- It also marks the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948 by Nathuram Godse.
Additional Information
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi:
- He was born on October 2, 1869, at Porbandar in Gujarat and died on January 30, 1948, at Gandhi Smriti, New Delhi.
- He was assassinated by Nathuram Godse in the Birla House during his evening prayers.
- He was a lawyer, politician, social activist, writer and became the leader of the nationalist movement against the British rule of India.
- He is considered the Father of the Nation.
4. On January 23 the birth anniversary of _________ is celebrated as ‘Parakram Diwas’ every year.
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Mahatma Gandhi
The Correct Answer is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
Key Points
- On January 23, the Ministry of Culture declared the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, as ‘Parakram Diwas’ every year.
- In a gazette notification, the ministry claimed that the decision was made to “honor and remember the indomitable spirit and selfless service of Netaji to the nation.“
- On January 8, the government set up a high-level committee led by home minister Amit Shah to prepare the 125th-anniversary celebrations of the freedom fighter’s birth.
Important Points
- Subhash Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist whose defiant patriotism made him a hero in India, but whose attempts to rid India of British rule during World War II with the assistance of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan left a troubled legacy.
- In early 1942, the honorary Netaji first applied to Bose in Germany and soon began to be used throughout India by the Indian soldiers of the Indische Legion and the German and Indian officials in the Special Bureau for India in Berlin.
5. Which ministry announced to celebrate January 23, as Parakram Diwas?
- Education Ministry
- Jal Shakti Ministry
- Ministry of Culture
- Defence Ministry
The correct answer is Ministry of Culture.
Key Points
- The birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, on January 23, will be celebrated as Parakram Diwas every year, is announced by the Ministry of Culture.
Important Points
| Ministry | Union Minister |
| Education Ministry | Shri Dharmendra Pradhan |
| Jal Shakti Ministry | Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat |
| Ministry of Culture | Shri G.Kishan Reddy |
| Defence Ministry | Shri Rajnath Singh |
6. 25 January is celebrated as the statehood day of which state?
- Uttarakhand
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.
Key Points
- 25 January is celebrated as the statehood day of Himachal Pradesh.
- Himachal Pradesh was formally recognized as a state in 1971.
- The State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament on 18 December 1970.
- Following this, the new state was formed on 25 January 1971.
- Under Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar, who was the first Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of the Indian Union.
Additional Information
- Himachal Pradesh:
- Number of Districts – 12
- Lok Sabha seats – 4
- Rajya Sabha seats – 3
- National Parks – Great Himalayan National Park, Pin Valley National Park, Inderkilla National Park, Khirganga National Park and Simbalbara National Park.
- Registered GI: Kangra Paintings, Kullu Shawl, Chamba Rumal.
7. World Braille day is celebrated on which of the following days?
- 2nd January
- 22nd January
- 4th January
- 15th January
The correct answer is 4th January.
Key Points
- World Braille Day is celebrated every year on 4th January to honor the birthday of Louis Braille.
- He’s the inventor of braille! Louis was born in 1809 in France and became blind after a childhood accident. But, he quickly mastered his new way of living.
- When Louis was only 15 years old, he created a reading and writing system based on Charles Barbier’s night writing system.
- We know Louis’ system today as braille. Adjusted over time, braille is now easier to read and used all over the world.
- World Braille Day is a reminder of the importance of accessibility and independence for people who are blind or visually impaired.
8. When is National Voters’ Day celebrated?
- 22 January
- 26 January
- 25 January
- 21 January
The correct answer is 25th January.
Important Points
- January 25 is celebrated as National Voters’ Day in India.
- It is an initiative by the Election Commission of India, started in the year 2011.
- January 25 was chosen as the date of observance of National Voters’ Day to commemorate the founding of The Election Commission on this day in 1950.
- It is celebrated to identify those eligible to vote, inspire people to vote, and assure voters about the safety of the electoral process.
- The theme for National Voters’ Day 2022 is ‘Making Elections Inclusive, Accessible & Participative’.
- The theme for last year was ‘Making Our Voters Empowered, Vigilant, Safe and Informed’.
Additional Information
- 26th January is celebrated as Republic Day of India.
- India celebrated its 73rd National Republic Day on the 26th of January, 2022. The constitution of India was adopted on the 26th of November, 1949, that is why we celebrate Republic Day on this day.
9. The Beating Retreat Ceremony takes place on which date?
- January 23
- January 29
- January 20
- January 24
The correct answer is option 2, i.e. January 29.
- The Beating Retreat Ceremony takes place on January 29 every year.
- It marks the end of the Republic Day celebrations.
- The Beating Retreat ceremony recently took place at Vijay Chowk.
- Beating the Retreat’ has emerged as an event of national pride.
- The ceremony started in the early 1950s by Major Roberts of the Indian Army.
- Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26 July every year.
10. To mark the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, West Bengal will observe which day as ‘Desh Nayak Diwas’?
- 21 January
- 23 January
- 25 January
- 27 January
The correct answer is 23 January.
- To mark the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, West Bengal will observe January 23 as ‘Desh Nayak Diwas‘.
- A national university will also be built-in Netaji’s memory.
- On January 23, 2021 a rally will be taken out from Shyambazar to Netaji Statue in Kolkata, along with the police band.
- A tableau will also be displayed on the theme based on Netaji’s life on January 26, 2021.
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