Days And Years - Study Mode
[#171] When is World Humanitarian Action Day observed?
Correct Answer
(A) Oct-08
[#172] When is International Day of Non-Violence, recognized by the UN, observed on M. K. Gandhi's birthday?
Correct Answer
(C) 2 October
Explanation
Solution: International Day of Non-Violence, recognized by the UN, observed on M. K. Gandhi's birthday is on 2 October.
[#173] International voluntary blood donation day is observed on -
Correct Answer
(C) Nov-06
[#174] When is International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda, recognized by the UN observed?
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(A) 7 April
Explanation
Solution: On 7 April, UNESCO commemorates the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, which was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003. The date marks the beginning of the genocide perpetrated against members of the Tutsi minority by the Hutu extremist led government. Within just over 100 days, more than 1 million Tutsi were systematically murdered. Moderate Hutu and others who opposed the massacres were also killed during this period.
[#175] When is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, recognized by the UN observed?
Correct Answer
(B) 21 May
Explanation
Solution: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed globally on 21 May every year. The day aims to celebrate the richness of the world's cultures and highlight the significance of its diversity as an agent of inclusion and positive change for achieving peace and sustainable development.