When is World AIDS Day celebrated?

Important Days and Dates are a key GK topic in SSC CGL, UPSC, Railway, Bank PO, and State PCS exams. Questions typically ask about the theme, the date, and the organization observing the day. Major categories include UN International Days, Indian National Days, Health Days, and Environmental Days.

Important National Days of India: Republic Day - January 26, Independence Day - August 15, Gandhi Jayanti - October 2, Constitution Day - November 26, National Youth Day - January 12 (Swami Vivekananda's birthday), National Science Day - February 28, National Unity Day - October 31 (Sardar Patel's birthday), National Voters Day - January 25.

January: January 12 - National Youth Day, January 15 - Army Day, January 23 - Netaji Bose Jayanti, January 24 - National Girl Child Day, January 25 - National Voters Day, January 26 - Republic Day, January 30 - Martyrs Day. February: February 4 - World Cancer Day, February 21 - International Mother Language Day, February 28 - National Science Day.

June Important Days: June 1 - World Milk Day, June 5 - World Environment Day (organized by UNEP), June 8 - World Ocean Day, June 12 - World Day Against Child Labour, June 14 - World Blood Donor Day, June 21 - International Yoga Day (observed since 2015 on India's initiative), June 26 - International Day Against Drug Abuse.

UN Health Days: April 7 - World Health Day (WHO), March 24 - World TB Day, December 1 - World AIDS Day, February 4 - World Cancer Day, September 10 - World Suicide Prevention Day, October 10 - World Mental Health Day, November 14 - World Diabetes Day. These dates and associated organizations are frequently asked in UPSC, SSC, and banking exams.