Question

    Which among the following days is observed on 01 July?

    A National Doctors' Day Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Goods and Services Tax Day Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 74th National Chartered Accountant’s Day Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D SBI foundation day Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    National Doctors' Day is celebrated on 1 July every year in India. In India, National Doctors’ Day was first observed on 01 July 1991 in the honour of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, to pay tribute to his contributions in health domain. July 01 happens to be his death and birth anniversary that coincides on the same date. Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (01 July 1882 - 01 July 1962) was a renowned physician, an educationist, a freedom fighter, a social worker and a politician. He also served West Bengal for 14 years as a chief minister (1948 – 1962). He was awarded with the highest Indian civilian award, the Bharat Ratna on 04 February 1961. India celebrates July 1 as the GST Day to mark the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). GST replaced the old tax regime in the country. After completing 73 years of existence by obeying the mantra of independence, integrity, and excellence, ICAI is celebrating its 74th Chartered Accountant’s Day this year. ICAI, one of the oldest professional institutes in the country, was established by the Parliament of India in 1949 and is the second-largest accounting and statutory body across the globe. In India, ICAI is the only licensing and regulatory body for the financial audit and accounting profession. The SBI foundation day is celebrated every year on July 1. The State Bank of India (SBI) has emerged as the largest public sector banking financial services conglomerate with a rich legacy of over 200 years.

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