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62 MCQs on International Days sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 35 solved papers (2002–2026). Below are the top 61 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.
Correct Answer: 20 August
World Mosquito Day is observed on 20 August each year, commemorating Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q1–50 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 18 July
Nelson Mandela International Day is observed every year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday, in recognition of his contribution to peace and freedom.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q253–302 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 26 July
The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem (World Mangrove Day) is observed on 26 July each year.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q253–302 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 20 July
International Chess Day is observed on 20 July each year, marking the founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Paris on 20 July 1924.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q253–302 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 15 March
The International Day to Combat Islamophobia is observed on 15 March each year, the anniversary of the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q253–302 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 15 March 2022
The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution establishing the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on 15 March 2022, and the day is observed annually on 15 March.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q253–302 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 25 July
World Drowning Prevention Day is observed every year on 25 July; the UN General Assembly declared the day in April 2021 to promote drowning-prevention action.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q303–352 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 22 July
World Brain Day is observed every year on 22 July, the anniversary of the founding of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) on 22 July 1957.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q303–352 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 15 July
World Youth Skills Day is observed every year on 15 July, as declared by the UN General Assembly in 2014 to highlight skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q303–352 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 17 July
The World Day for International Justice is observed on 17 July each year, marking the 1998 adoption of the Rome Statute that established the International Criminal Court.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q303–352 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 5 July
World Badminton Day is observed on 5 July each year, commemorating the founding of the International Badminton Federation (now BWF) on 5 July 1934.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q303–352 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 12 July
International Malala Day is observed on 12 July each year, the birthday of Malala Yousafzai, marking her 2013 address to the United Nations on girls' education.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q303–352 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 3 July
International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed every year on 3 July, promoting the reduction of single-use plastic bags.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q403–480 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 10 December
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December, marking the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q403–480 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 2 July
World Sports Journalists Day is observed every year on 2 July, marking the founding of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) in 1924.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q403–480 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 11 July
World Population Day is observed every year on 11 July.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q403–480 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 21 June
Global Music Day (Fête de la Musique) is celebrated every year on 21 June.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q403–480 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 23 June
International Olympic Day is celebrated every year on 23 June, marking the founding of the International Olympic Committee in 1894.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Practice Set — Sir Adnan 800 Premium Booklet, Q403–480 with Answers (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: 31 May
World No Tobacco Day is universally observed on May 31st to raise awareness regarding the health risks associated with tobacco use.
From: PPSC Current Affairs Solved Past Paper May 2026 (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 15 May
The UN established May 15th to promote global awareness of demographic, economic, and social issues affecting families.
From: PPSC Current Affairs Solved Past Paper May 2026 (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 5th June
World Environment Day is observed annually on 5th June, as designated by the United Nations in 1972. It is the largest global platform for environmental awareness and action.
From: PPSC Provincial Management Service (PMS) Phase-II Solved Past Paper 2026 (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 8th March
International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD and Punjab Police Past Paper 2024 (Paper 2) Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 8 March
International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Revenue Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 20 November
World Children's Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Punjab Police Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 10 December
Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10, the day the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
From: PPSC PMS S&GAD Combined Competitive Examination Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PMS
Correct Answer: 14 November
World Diabetes Day is observed globally on November 14 to raise awareness about the disease and its prevention.
From: PPSC Store Officer (BS-16) Agriculture Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 30 April
April 30 is globally recognized as the International Day to End Corporal Punishment of Children.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Board of Revenue Punjab Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 8 May
World Thalassemia Day is observed annually on May 8 to raise awareness about the disease.
From: PPSC Lecturer History (Female) BS-17 HED Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 22 January
The National Sanctity of Human Life Day in 2022 was observed on January 22 in the US[cite: 238, 239, 240, 243].
From: PPSC PMS S&GAD Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 21 February
UNESCO declared February 21 as International Mother Language Day to promote linguistic diversity[cite: 210, 211, 212, 257].
From: PPSC PMS S&GAD Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 10 December
Human Rights Day is observed annually on December 10th to commemorate the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights[cite: 188, 199].
From: PPSC Sub Inspector (Service Quota) Punjab Police Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 21 September
The United Nations International Day of Peace is observed annually on September 21st.
From: PPSC Tehsildar & Board of Revenue Past Paper 2021 (Paper 2) Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 5 June
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to encourage global awareness and action to protect the environment.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PLRA Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Nelson Mandela International Day
Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated on his birthday, July 18.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Anti-Corruption Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 16 October
World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16 to commemorate the founding date of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Anti-Corruption Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: World Water Day
World Water Day is held annually on March 22 to highlight the importance of fresh water.
From: PPSC Manager Auqaf Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Tolerance Day
The International Day for Tolerance is an annual observance declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance.
From: PPSC Personal Assistant & Assistant (S&GAD) Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: March 22
World Water Day is an annual UN observance day held on March 22 that highlights the importance of fresh water.
From: PPSC PMS BS-17 Past Paper 2020 Solved - General Knowledge & General Abilities (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: World Day for Water
World Water Day is held annually on March 22 to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
From: PPSC Ziladar (Research/DLR Zone) Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: United Nations
Nelson Mandela International Day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009 in recognition of his contributions to peace and freedom.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Labour & Human Resource Department Past Paper 2019 (Paper 2) Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 8 September
UNESCO declared September 8 as International Literacy Day to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Lahore High Court Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 12 May
International Nurses Day is observed globally on May 12 each year to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 29 August
The UN recognizes August 29 as the International Day against Nuclear Tests to raise awareness about the devastating effects of nuclear weapons testing.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: November 14
World Diabetes Day is observed globally on November 14 to raise awareness about the condition.
From: PPSC Assistant Director (BS-17) PESSI Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in 1992.
From: PPSC Deputy Accountant (BS-16) Finance Department Past Paper 2019 (Paper 2) Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection, first held in 1970.
From: PPSC Deputy Accountant (BS-16) Finance Department Past Paper 2019 (Paper 2) Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 21 February
UNESCO established International Mother Language Day in 1999 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, commemorated annually on 21 February.
From: PPSC PMS BS-17 Past Paper 2019 Solved & Fact-Checked (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 17 June
The UN General Assembly declared June 17 as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought in 1994.
From: PPSC PMS BS-17 Past Paper 2019 Solved & Fact-Checked (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 24th October
World Polio Day is observed on October 24th to raise awareness about the importance of polio vaccination and eradication efforts.
From: PPSC Provincial Management Service (PMS) BS-17 Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 10 December
Human Rights Day is observed on 10 December, the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
From: Assistant Director Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · FPSC
Correct Answer: 8th May
World Red Cross Day is observed on 8 May, the birthday of Henry Dunant.
From: Inspector Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · FPSC
Correct Answer: 17th May
World Telecommunication Day is observed every year on 17 May.
From: Inspector Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · FPSC
Correct Answer: 5 June
World Environment Day is observed every year on 5 June.
From: Assistant Private Secretary Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · FPSC
Correct Answer: 16 Oct
World Food Day is observed every year on 16 October, the founding date of the FAO.
From: Assistant Private Secretary Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · FPSC
Correct Answer: 1 Dec
World AIDS Day is observed every year on 1 December.
From: Assistant Private Secretary Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · FPSC
Correct Answer: 10 Dec
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December, the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
From: Assistant Private Secretary Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · FPSC
Correct Answer: 11 Dec
International Mountain Day is observed every year on 11 December.
From: Assistant Private Secretary Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · FPSC
Correct Answer: 10 November
World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed every year on 10 November.
From: Assistant Private Secretary Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · FPSC
Correct Answer: 16 Oct
World Food Day is observed annually on 16 October.
From: Assistant Private Secretary Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · FPSC
Correct Answer: Labour Day
1 May is celebrated internationally as Labour Day.
From: Assistant & Cypher Assistant Past Paper Solved · FPSC
Correct Answer: Press Freedom Day
3 May is World Press Freedom Day.
From: Assistant & Cypher Assistant Past Paper Solved · FPSC
The bank holds 62 questions tagged "International Days" under General Knowledge, drawn from 35 solved papers (2002–2026). After merging the same question asked in multiple papers, 61 are distinct; this page shows the top 61.
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