International Days

Afghanistan celebrates its Independence Day on 19th August each year. This day marks the 1919 Anglo-Afghan Treaty (Treaty of Rawalpindi) when Afghanistan regained full sovereignty from British influence after the Third Anglo-Afghan War. Multiple authoritative sources including Wikipedia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, and other reputable references confirm the date as 19th August, not 29th August.

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) worldwide because the date corresponds to the first three digits of the mathematical constant π (3.14).

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March, commemorating the Sharpeville massacre that occurred on this date in 1960.

21 March is internationally observed as World Poetry Day, designated by UNESCO to promote the reading, writing, and teaching of poetry worldwide.

The International Day of Happiness is officially observed each year on 20 March, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in resolution 66/281 adopted on 12 July 2012. This is confirmed by the official United Nations website and related UN documents.

World Meteorological Day is observed annually on 23 March to commemorate the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization on that date in 1950. Therefore, the correct date is 23 March, corresponding to option A.

South Korea celebrates its Independence Day (Gwangbokjeol) on 15th August, the same date as India. It marks Korea’s liberation from Japanese rule in 1945 after World War II. Therefore, the correct answer is South Korea.

The official theme for Earth Day 2019 was 'Protect Our Species', focusing on raising awareness about the rapid decline of species due to human activities. It emphasized conservation and protecting biodiversity worldwide.

June 4th is not recognized as World Environment Day (June 5), World Happiness Day (March 20), or World Health Day (April 7). Therefore, none of the given options are correct for June 4th.

January 1st is internationally recognized and celebrated as New Year's Day, marking the beginning of the new calendar year.

White Cane Safety Day, also known as White Cane Day or White Cane Awareness Day, is observed annually on October 15 in the United States. This day recognizes the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the importance of the white cane as a tool of independence. The U.S. Congress officially designated October 15 as White Cane Safety Day in 1964, and it has been celebrated on this date ever since. Therefore, the correct answer is A (15 October).

World Mangrove Day is officially celebrated on July 26th each year to raise awareness about the importance of mangrove ecosystems.

The United Nations International Day for Tolerance is observed annually on 16 November to promote tolerance, respect, and appreciation of the rich variety of the world's cultures.

World Youth Skills Day is observed annually on July 15th to raise awareness about the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.

At the Earth's poles, each pole experiences approximately six months of continuous daylight followed by six months of continuous darkness due to the tilt of the Earth's axis.

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is officially observed every year on May 29. This date marks the anniversary of the creation of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) in 1948, the first UN peacekeeping mission. Multiple authoritative sources including the United Nations website and Wikipedia confirm May 29 as the correct date. Therefore, option C (29 May) is the correct answer, not option B (28 May).

The International Day of Peace is officially observed every year on September 21st, as designated by the United Nations.

World Photography Day is celebrated annually on August 19th. This date commemorates the announcement of the daguerreotype process of photography to the world on August 19, 1839. Authoritative sources such as Wikipedia and timeanddate.com confirm August 19 as the observance date for World Photography Day.

International Dog Day is observed annually on August 26th. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the American Kennel Club (AKC) and other reputable organizations. Therefore, the correct answer for the date International Dog Day was observed in 2021 is August 26th, which corresponds to option C.

World Rabies Day is observed annually on 28th September. This date marks the anniversary of Louis Pasteur's death, the French chemist who developed the first rabies vaccine. Authoritative sources including the World Health Organization confirm that World Rabies Day 2021 was observed on 28th September, making option C the correct answer.

International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed on 29 August to raise awareness about the effects of nuclear testing and promote peace and security worldwide.

International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on 12 May to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

The first Monday of October is internationally observed as World Habitat Day, which focuses on the state of human settlements and the basic right to adequate shelter.

The World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20th, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007. This is confirmed by official United Nations sources and related UN observance pages. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (February 20th).

Hangor Day is celebrated on 9 December to commemorate the achievements of PNS Hangor, a Pakistani submarine famous for its role in the 1971 war.