Category: International Days

World Braille Day celebrated every year on:

A. January 2nd
B. January 3rd
C. January 4th
D. January 5th

Answer

Correct Answer: C. January 4th

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World Braille Day is an international day on 4 January and celebrates awareness of the importance of braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind and visually impaired people. The date for the event was chosen by the United Nations General Assembly via a proclamation in November 2018, and marks the birthday of Louis Braille, creator of this writing system. The first World Braille Day was celebrated on January 4, 2019

When is the International Human Solidarity Day observed?

A. December 18
B. December 20
C. December 22
D. December 24

Answer

Correct Answer: B. December 20

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 International Human Solidarity Day is celebrated every year across the world on December 20, to celebrate Unity in Diversity. The day has been observed since December 2002, when the United Nations General assembly established the World Solidarity Fund, to fund the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), The United Nations connects Solidarity and Poverty Eradication.

When is the ‘International day for the abolition of slavery’ observed every year?

A. December 1
B. December 2
C. December 3
D. December 4

Answer

Correct Answer: B. December 2

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The ‘International Day for the abolition of slavery’ is observed every year on December 2, since 1986. It aims to raise awareness about slavery and put an end to all kinds of slavery including trafficking in persons, sexual exploitation, child labor among others.

When is the International Day of Neutrality observed every year?

A. December 10
B. December 11
C. December 12
D. December 13

Answer

Correct Answer: C. December 12

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Every year December 12th is observed as the International Day of Neutrality by the United Nations. Neutrality is defined as abstention of a state from all participation in war and maintaining impartiality. A resolution in this regard was adopted by the United Nations in the year 2017, which was introduced by Turkmenistan.

When is the ‘International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict’ observed?

A. November 4
B. November 6
C. November 8
D. November 10

Answer

Correct Answer: B. November 6

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‘International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict’ is observed every year on November 6. The UN General Assembly declared the observance of this day, in the year 2001. As per the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), at least 40 percent of all internal conflicts are linked to the exploitation of natural resources.

“World Town Planning Day,” is celebrated every year on:

A. November 7
B. November 8
C. November 9
D. November 10

Answer

Correct Answer: B. November 8

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World Urbanism Day or more explicitly, “World Town Planning Day,” is celebrated on November 8, every year. Historically, it was established in 1949 by Professor Carlos Maria Della Paolera from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

When is the International Day of Rural Women observed every year?

A. October 10
B. October 15
C. October 20
D. October 25

Answer

Correct Answer: B. October 15

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Every year, the International Day of Rural Women is observed by the United Nations on 15th October. The first such day was observed in 2008 after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in this regard in 2007.