Important days are among the easiest marks in general awareness — if you have revised them. This is a focused, month-wise list of the days most commonly asked, rather than an exhaustive calendar.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| 12 January | National Youth Day (Swami Vivekananda’s birthday) |
| 26 January | Republic Day |
| 28 February | National Science Day |
| 8 March | International Women’s Day |
| 22 March | World Water Day |
| 7 April | World Health Day |
| 22 April | Earth Day |
| 1 May | International Labour Day |
| 31 May | World No-Tobacco Day |
| 5 June | World Environment Day |
| 21 June | International Day of Yoga |
| 1 July | National Doctors’ Day |
| 15 August | Independence Day |
| 5 September | Teachers’ Day (Dr. Radhakrishnan’s birthday) |
| 2 October | Gandhi Jayanti / International Day of Non-Violence |
| 24 October | United Nations Day |
| 14 November | Children’s Day (Nehru’s birthday) |
| 10 December | Human Rights Day |
Days linked to famous birthdays
- National Youth Day (12 Jan) — Swami Vivekananda.
- Teachers’ Day (5 Sep) — Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
- Children’s Day (14 Nov) — Jawaharlal Nehru.
- National Science Day (28 Feb) — marks the discovery of the Raman Effect by C. V. Raman.
Tip: the birthday-linked days are asked most because they connect two facts (the day and the person). Learn those first, then fill in the international days. Themes for days like Environment Day change every year, so focus on the fixed date rather than the annual theme unless your exam specifically covers current themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is National Science Day celebrated on 28 February?
It marks the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman, for which he later received the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Whose birthday is celebrated as Teachers’ Day in India?
Teachers’ Day on 5 September marks the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, philosopher and the second President of India.
When is the International Day of Yoga observed?
The International Day of Yoga is observed on 21 June, a date proposed by India and adopted by the United Nations.