National Day - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which country celebrated its National Day on February 16, 2016?

a. Slovenia
b. Siberia
c. Tanzania
d. Lithuania
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Lithuania

Explanation:
President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings and felicitations to Government and Republic of Lithuania on the eve of their national day on February 16, 2016. The President of the Republic of Lithuania is Her Excellency Ms. Dalia Grybauskaite. Recently, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in Lithuania. Both countries share close links.


2)   President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings to which nation on the eve of their national day on February 15?

a. Serbia
b. Russia
c. Latvia
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Serbia

Explanation:
President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings and felicitations to Government and persons of the Republic of Serbia on the eve of their National Day which was February 15, 2016. Currently the president of the Republic of Serbia is His Excellency Mr. Tomislav Nikolic. As co founders of NAM or Non Aligned Movement, India and Serbia have engaged in strong bilateral cooperation over the years.


3)   The National Day of which country is being celebrated on 5th December 2015?

a. Indonesia
b. Malaysia
c. Thailand
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Thailand

Explanation:
National Day of Thailand was observed on December 5th 2015. The current king of Thailand is Bhumibol Adulyadej. Bilateral ties between India and Thailand are strong.


4)   Which country celebrated its national day on November 3, 2015?

a. Tanzania
b. Ethiopia
c. Panama
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Panama

Explanation:
President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings to the people and government of republic of Panama on their national day (3rd November, 2015). The people of Panama are led by president His Excellency Mr. Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez. The two countries India and Panama have cordial bilateral relations.