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Important Days and Themes: BPSC Prelims MCQs

29 practice questions on Important Days and Themes. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. Current Affairs 2025–26

   National Youth Day, observed on 12 January, marks the birth anniversary of:

   1. ASwami Vivekananda
   2. BNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose
   3. CBhagat Singh
   4. DDr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Parakram Diwas, observed on 23 January, honours:

   1. ASardar Vallabhbhai Patel
   2. BNetaji Subhas Chandra Bose
   3. CLal Bahadur Shastri
   4. DChandrashekhar Azad
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. Current Affairs 2025–26

   What was the theme of National Voters' Day (25 January) in 2026?

   1. AMaking Elections Inclusive and Accessible
   2. BMy India, My Vote
   3. CNothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure
   4. DElectoral Literacy for Stronger Democracy
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. Current Affairs 2025–26

   The Foundation Day of the Lokpal of India is observed on:

   1. A25 January
   2. B9 December
   3. C2 October
   4. D16 January
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. Current Affairs 2025–26

   When was "Vande Mataram" first used as a political slogan?

   1. AOn 7 August 1905, during the Swadeshi Movement
   2. BOn 24 January 1950, in the Constituent Assembly
   3. COn 15 August 1947, at Independence
   4. DIn 1896, at the Calcutta session of the Congress
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. Current Affairs 2025–26

   The English daily "Bande Mataram", launched in August 1906, was edited by:

   1. ALala Lajpat Rai
   2. BBal Gangadhar Tilak
   3. CBipin Chandra Pal
   4. DSurendranath Banerjee
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. Current Affairs 2025–26

   What was the theme of National Science Day (28 February) in 2026?

   1. AEmpowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science
   2. BWomen in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat
   3. CScience for Sustainable Future
   4. DIndigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Which of the following was a slogan of the 8th Jan Aushadhi Diwas, 2026?

   1. ADawa Bhi, Kadai Bhi
   2. BSabka Saath, Sabka Swasthya
   3. CJan Aushadhi Sasti Bhi, Bharosemand Bhi
   4. DHar Ghar Swasthya, Har Ghar Dawa
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. Current Affairs 2025–26

   What was the theme of Bihar Diwas on 22 March 2026, the 114th Foundation Day of Bihar?

   1. AJal-Jeevan-Hariyali
   2. BUththan Bihar, Unnati Bihar
   3. CViksit Bihar, Samriddh Bihar
   4. DUnnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Bihar Diwas is celebrated on 22 March because on that day in 1912:

    1. ABihar became a province separate from Bengal
    2. BBihar was merged into the Bengal Suba
    3. CPatna became the capital of British India
    4. DOrissa was separated from Bihar
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. Current Affairs 2025–26

    National Civil Services Day is observed on:

    1. A24 April
    2. B11 May
    3. C21 April
    4. D29 June
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. Current Affairs 2025–26

    What was the theme of Rashtriya Panchayati Raj Diwas, 24 April 2026?

    1. ASabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas
    2. BViksit Panchayat, Viksit Bharat
    3. CGram Swaraj through Good Governance
    4. DStrengthening Grassroots Democracy in India
    Answer and explanation →

13. 13. Current Affairs 2025–26

    National Technology Day is observed on 11 May. Its 2026 theme was:

    1. AYantra: Science and Technology for All
    2. BResponsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth
    3. CWomen in Technology for Viksit Bharat
    4. DFrom Schools to Startups: Igniting Minds
    Answer and explanation →

14. 14. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, celebrated every year since 2021 on 15 November, marks the birth anniversary of:

    1. ABhagwan Birsa Munda
    2. BBaba Tilka Manjhi
    3. CSidhu and Kanhu Murmu
    4. DRani Gaidinliu
    Answer and explanation →

15. 15. Current Affairs 2025–26

    India–Bangladesh Maitri Diwas is observed on 6 December because on that day in 1971:

    1. AIndia recognised Bangladesh
    2. BBangladesh declared independence
    3. Cthe Indo-Bangladesh Friendship Treaty was signed
    4. DPakistan's army surrendered at Dhaka
    Answer and explanation →

16. 16. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, observed on 25 June, marks:

    1. Athe 42nd Amendment of 1976
    2. Bthe assassination of Indira Gandhi
    3. Cthe imposition of the Emergency in 1975
    4. Dthe adoption of the Constitution in 1949
    Answer and explanation →

17. 17. Current Affairs 2025–26

    National Space Day, first observed in 2024, is on 23 August because on that day in 2023:

    1. AAditya-L1 reached its orbit
    2. BChandrayaan-3 landed near the Moon's south pole
    3. CMangalyaan reached Mars
    4. DGaganyaan's first test flight took place
    Answer and explanation →

18. 18. Current Affairs 2025–26

    National Ganga River Dolphin Day is observed on:

    1. A5 June
    2. B12 September
    3. C24 October
    4. D5 October
    Answer and explanation →

19. 19. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The International Day of Clean Energy, declared by the United Nations in 2023, is observed on:

    1. A14 December
    2. B5 June
    3. C22 April
    4. D26 January
    Answer and explanation →

20. 20. Current Affairs 2025–26

    What was the theme of World Wetlands Day (2 February) in 2026?

    1. AWetlands and Traditional Knowledge
    2. BWetlands and Human Wellbeing
    3. CProtecting Wetlands for Our Common Future
    4. DRestoring Wetlands for Climate
    Answer and explanation →

21. 21. Current Affairs 2025–26

    What was the campaign theme of International Women's Day, 8 March 2026?

    1. AInspire Inclusion
    2. BGive to Gain
    3. CEmbrace Equity
    4. DAccelerate Action
    Answer and explanation →

22. 22. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The World Day for Glaciers is observed on:

    1. A5 June
    2. B22 March
    3. C21 March
    4. D23 March
    Answer and explanation →

23. 23. Current Affairs 2025–26

    World Football Day, declared by the United Nations, is observed on:

    1. A18 December
    2. B25 May
    3. C21 November
    4. D14 June
    Answer and explanation →

24. 24. Current Affairs 2025–26

    What is the theme of the International Day of Yoga (21 June) in 2026?

    1. AYoga for Humanity
    2. BYoga for Self and Society
    3. CYoga for One Earth, One Health
    4. DYoga for Healthy Ageing
    Answer and explanation →

25. 25. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day, declared by the UN, is observed on:

    1. A30 June
    2. B29 June
    3. C27 June
    4. D1 July
    Answer and explanation →

26. 26. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Veer Bal Diwas, observed on 26 December since 2022, honours:

    1. Athe two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh
    2. Bthe boy soldiers of the 1857 revolt
    3. Cthe children of the Bhopal gas tragedy
    4. Dthe child martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh
    Answer and explanation →

27. 27. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The "#23for23" campaign, asking people to spend 23 minutes on physical activity, is linked to:

    1. AWorld Tiger Day, 29 July
    2. BNational Sports Day, 29 August
    3. CInternational Day of Yoga, 21 June
    4. DInternational Snow Leopard Day, 23 October
    Answer and explanation →

28. 28. Current Affairs 2025–26

    What was the theme of Human Rights Day, 10 December 2025?

    1. ADignity, Freedom and Justice for All
    2. BHuman Rights, Our Everyday Essentials
    3. COur Rights, Our Future, Right Now
    4. DEquality: Reducing Inequalities
    Answer and explanation →

29. 29. Current Affairs 2025–26

    National Statistics Day, on 29 June, marks the birth anniversary of:

    1. AP. V. Sukhatme
    2. BC. R. Rao
    3. CP. C. Mahalanobis
    4. DS. Ramanujan
    Answer and explanation →