August Spotlight

Which legendary sportsperson's birthday is celebrated as 'National Sports Day' on 29th August?

• Milkha Singh

• Dhyan Chand Singh

• P T Usha

• Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

International Left Hander's day is celebrated on 13th August. Which of the below is INCORRECT fact about the day?

• Lefties are more inclined towards Art and good at sports

• Lefties are efficient at multitasking

• Around 35 per cent of people worldwide are lefties

• Left Hander's day was first observed in 1976

What is the significance of International Photography day that is celebrated on 19th August ?

• The camera was invented on this day

• In memory of the inventor of camera

• The first photographic film was invented

• The daguerreotype photographic process was launched

The first Friday of August is celebrated as 'International Beer day'. Which of this is NOT the reason for celebration?

• To gather with friends and enjoy the taste of beer

• In memory of Carlsberg - the father of beer

• To celebrate those responsible for brewing and serving beer

• To celebrate beers of all nations on a single day

In which year was the Friendship Day first celebrated?

• 1930's

• 1940's

• 1950's

• 1960's

World Elephant day is celebrated on 12th August. Select the CORRECT fact about Elephants.

• A group of elephants is called a herd or a parade

• Maximum weight of an Elephant is 2 tons

• Elephants can hold upto 10 litres of water in their trunk

• Elephants have bad memory

Which entity had promoted the celebration of International Youth day on 12th of August?

• The United Nations

• The United States

• The United Kingdom

• The United Republic

World mosquito day is celebrated on 20th Aug to mark break through discovery in fight against which disease?

• Dengue

• Chikungunya

• Malaria

• Yellow fever

International Dog's day is celebrated on 26th August. Select the INCORRECT fact about dogs.

• Adult dogs have 42 permanent teeth

• Dogs are colour blind

• Greyhounds are the fastest with speed of nearly 45 mph

• Name of first dog to visit space was Laika, in 1957