The GK Quiz on Important Days in November 2026 helps you prepare for competitive exams and current affairs sections. It covers important national and international days observed throughout November, along with their dates and significance. Practising these questions can help improve your general knowledge and exam preparation.
International days raise awareness about global issues, celebrate achievements, and encourage collective action. Governments, organisations, educational institutions, and communities observe these days through various activities and awareness campaigns. Let’s explore the important days in November 2026 and test your knowledge with the following GK quiz.
National and International Days in November 2026
- November 1 – World Vegan Day
- November 1 – All Saints’ Day
- November 1 – Rajyotsava Day (Karnataka Formation Day)
- November 2 – All Souls’ Day
- November 5 – World Day of Romani Language, World Tsunami Awareness Day
- November 6 – International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
- November 7 – Infant Protection Day
- November 7 – National Cancer Awareness Day
- November 9 – Iqbal Day
- November 9 – Legal Services Day
- November 9 – Uttarakhand Foundation Day
- November 10 – World Science Day for Peace and Development
- November 11 – Armistice Day (Remembrance Day)
- November 11 – National Education Day
- November 12 – World Pneumonia Day
- November 12 – World Usability Day (Second Thursday in November)
- November 13 – World Kindness Day
- November 14 – Children’s Day
- November 14 – Diabetes Day
- November 14 – International Day against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property
- November 15 – Jharkhand Foundation Day
- November 16 – International Day for Tolerance
- November 17 – National Epilepsy Day
- November 17 – World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day or World COPD Day
- November 18 – International Day of Islamic Art
- November 19 – World Toilet Day
- November 19 (Third Thursday) – World Philosophy Day
- November 20 – Universal Children’s Day
- November 20 – Africa Industrialization Day
- November 21 – World Television Day
- November 21 – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
- November 25 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
- November 26 – World Olive Tree Day
- November 26 – Constitution Day of India
- November 29 – International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
- November 30 – Saint Andrew’s Day
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GK Quiz on Important Days in November 2026
1. World Pneumonia Day is observed on which date?
A. 9 November
B. 12 November
C. 18 November
D. 20 November
Answer: B. 12 November
2. National Cancer Awareness Day is observed in India on which date?
A. 5 November
B. 6 November
C. 7 November
D. 8 November
Answer: C. 7 November
3. Which of the following days are observed on 7 November in India?
A. Infant Protection Day
B. National Cancer Awareness Day
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer: C. Both A and B
Explanation: Both Infant Protection Day and National Cancer Awareness Day are observed on 7 November.
4. All Saints’ Day is observed on which date?
A. 1 November
B. 5 November
C. 9 November
D. 14 November
Answer: A. 1 November
5. Armistice Day is observed annually on which date?
A. 8 November
B. 9 November
C. 12 November
D. 11 November
Answer: D. 11 November
6. Infant Protection Day is observed on which date?
A. 5 November
B. 6 November
C. 7 November
D. 8 November
Answer: C. 7 November
7. Which day is observed on 10 November to promote science for peace and development?
A. World Science Day for Peace and Development
B. World Kindness Day
C. World Television Day
D. World Toilet Day
Answer: A. World Science Day for Peace and Development
8. National Epilepsy Day in India is observed on which date?
A. 14 November
B. 17 November
C. 19 November
D. 21 November
Answer: B. 17 November
9. World Diabetes Day is observed on which date?
A. 10 November
B. 12 November
C. 14 November
D. 16 November
Answer: C. 14 November
10. The International Day for Tolerance is observed on which date?
A. 14 November
B. 16 November
C. 17 November
D. 25 November
Answer: B. 16 November
11. In which year was World Television Day established by the United Nations?
A. 1920
B. 1956
C. 1972
D. 1996
Answer: D. 1996
Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 November as World Television Day in 1996.
12. What does the word “tsunami” mean in Japanese?
A. Harbour wave
B. Big wave
C. Destructive wave
D. Ocean current
Answer: A. Harbour wave
13. The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed on which date?
A. 19 November
B. 20 November
C. 25 November
D. 26 November
Answer: C. 25 November
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Start Learning!Frequently Asked Questions
When is National Cancer Awareness Day observed in India?
National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on 7 November every year.
When is World Diabetes Day celebrated?
World Diabetes Day is observed on 14 November every year.
When is National Education Day celebrated in India?
National Education Day is observed on 11 November to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
When is Constitution Day celebrated in India?
Constitution Day is celebrated on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949.
When is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women observed?
It is observed on 25 November every year to raise awareness and promote action against violence towards women and girls.
