Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2025
International Day of Democracy, as decided vide a UN General Assembly resolution, is observed on :
- A 20 January
- B 1 July
- C 15 September ✓
- D 9 December
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Days & Years
CDS2020
August 12 is celebrated as
- A the World Environment Day
- B the World No-Tobacco Day
- C the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
- D the International Youth Day ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Days & Years
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