World Kindness Day 2026 (13 November) – Quiz (12.11.2026)

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World Kindness Day 2026 (13 November) – Quiz (12.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
When is World Kindness Day observed?

Correct Answer: B [13 November]

Explanation:

13 November. (11 Nov – National Education Day; 14 Nov – Children's Day/World Diabetes Day; 16 Nov – International Day for Tolerance.) No official theme was announced for 2026.

2.  
Which organisation introduced World Kindness Day in 1998?

Correct Answer: C [World Kindness Movement]

Explanation:

The World Kindness Movement, formed at a 1997 Tokyo conference, has marked the day since 1998; it is not a UN-declared day.

3.  
In the Thirukkural, "Arulutaimai" (Possession of Compassion) is which chapter?

Correct Answer: D [25]

Explanation:

Chapter 25 is Arulutaimai (Book of Virtue): "The wealth of compassion is the wealth of wealths." Chapter 8 is Anbudaimai (Love), 33 is Kollamai (Non-killing).

4.  
Where did Vallalar, who preached "Jeevakarunyam" (compassion to all life), found the Sathya Gnana Sabhai?

Correct Answer: A [Vadalur]

Explanation:

At Vadalur (Cuddalore district) he set up the Sathya Dharma Salai (1867) and Sathya Gnana Sabhai (1872); "I wilted whenever I saw wilting crops" is his line. Mettukuppam is where he disappeared.

5.  
Who wrote "Kaakkai kuruvi engal jaathi" (crow and sparrow are our kin), expressing love for all beings?

Correct Answer: B [Subramania Bharathi]

Explanation:

The line is by Mahakavi Bharathiyar, born at Ettayapuram on 11 Dec 1882; Tamil Nadu observes his death anniversary, 11 September, as "Mahakavi Day" (announced 2021).

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