January Celebrations in India
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Which day is celebrated as National Youth Day in India?

  • January 12 (correct)
  • January 11
  • January 23
  • January 15
  • Which day is recognized as Leporsy Day?

  • February 10
  • January 30 (correct)
  • February 4
  • February 28
  • Which day commemorates the Holocaust?

  • January 26
  • January 24
  • January 27 (correct)
  • February 2
  • What is the significance of January 24 in the list?

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    What event is celebrated on February 21?

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    January

    • Army Medical Establishment Day: Celebrated annually on January 1st, commemorating the establishment of the Indian Army Medical Corps.
    • World Braille Day: Celebrated on January 8th, honoring the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of the braille reading and writing system for the blind.
    • NRI Day: Celebrated on January 9th, recognizing the contributions of Non-Resident Indians to India's progress.
    • Hindi Day: Celebrated on January 10th, promoting the use and development of the Hindi language.
    • World Laughter Day: Celebrated on January 10th, emphasizing the health benefits of laughter.
    • Death Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai: Marked on January 11th, remembering a prominent Indian independence activist and leader.
    • National Youth Day: Celebrated on January 12th, commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a renowned philosopher and spiritual leader who inspired Indian youth.
    • Army Day: Celebrated on January 15th, honoring the Indian Army and its role in protecting the nation.
    • Birth Anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose: Marked on January 23rd, celebrating the life and legacy of a prominent Indian independence leader.
    • National Girl Child Day: Observed on January 24th, raising awareness about the rights, needs, and well-being of girl children.
    • National Voters Day: Observed on January 25th, promoting voter awareness and participation in democratic processes.
    • International Tourism Day: Celebrated on January 25th, focusing on the importance of tourism to global economies and cultural understanding.
    • International Customs Duty Day: Observed on January 25th, recognizing the role of customs authorities in international trade and border security.
    • Republic Day: Celebrated on January 26th, commemorating the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
    • International Customs Day: Observed on January 26th, highlighting the role of customs officials in facilitating international trade.
    • Holocaust Day: Observed on January 27th, remembering the victims of the Holocaust.
    • Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai: Marked again on January 28th.
    • Leprosy Day: Observed on January 30th, raising awareness about Leprosy and its eradication.
    • Sahid Diwas (Martyrdom Day of Gandhiji): Observed on January 30th, commemorating the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

    February

    • Epilepsy Day: Observed on the second Monday of February, raising awareness about Epilepsy.
    • World Wetlands Day: Celebrated on February 2nd, focusing on the importance of wetlands for biodiversity and human well-being.
    • Cancer Day: Observed on February 4th, promoting cancer awareness, prevention, and treatment.
    • Sri Lanka Day: Celebrated on February 4th, marking the independence of Sri Lanka.
    • Kashmir Day @POK: Observed on February 5th, a disputed day celebrated by Pakistan to highlight Kashmir's accession to Pakistan.
    • De-Worming Day: Observed on February 10th, promoting de-worming programs to improve child health.
    • Birth Anniversary of Sarojini Naidu: Marked on February 13th, honoring a poet, activist, and India's first woman Governor.
    • Radio Day: Observed on February 13th, celebrating the invention and development of radio.
    • St. Valentine's Day: Celebrated on February 14th, a romantic holiday associated with love and affection.
    • International Mother Tongue Day: Observed on February 21st, promoting the preservation and development of diverse languages.
    • Central Excise Day: Observed on February 24th, celebrating the role of Central Excise in revenue generation and trade regulation.
    • National Science Day: Celebrated on February 28th, commemorating the discovery of the Raman effect by C.V. Raman.

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    This quiz covers various important days celebrated in January, including Army Medical Establishment Day and National Youth Day. Each question reflects the significance of these observances and their contributions to Indian culture and history. Test your knowledge on these significant annual events!

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