International Day | MCQs

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World Environment Day was first 1974 observed in the city of Spokane in the USA.

Since 1974, World Environment Day has been celebrated every year on 5 June.

In 1972, the United Nations General Assembly established World Environment Day

World Environment Day Also called Eco Day

The Official name of World Environment Day is UN World Environment Day

What is the theme of World Environment day 2021?

Ecosystem Restoration  

What is the theme of World Environment Day for the year 2022?

Only One Earth  

How many times did Pakistan host World Environment Day?

one time 

Which of the following country hosted United Nations World Environment Day 2021?

Pakistan  

while 

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International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day), celebrated  on September 21st each year,

 dedicated to strengthening the ideal of peace between all nations and people.

International Day of Peace Established in 1981 by United Nations resolution

Theme 2023: Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals

Theme 2024: Cultivating a Culture of Peace

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• International Day against “Corporal Punishment of Children” is: 30th April
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• Corporal punishment in public schools was banned in 1914 but remained de facto commonplace until 1984
  
  

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8 September was declared international literacy day by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at 14th session of UNESCO's General conference.

It was celebrated for the first time in 1967.

Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.

Celebrations take place in several countries.

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The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day

Observed by: UNESCO

while

Labor Day: May 1

Environment Day: June 5th

Earth Day: April 22

AGM 23.02.2023

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The International Day of Light is celebrated each year on May 16.

The annual celebration is organized by UNESCO.

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Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday.

The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. 

Theme 2022: Do What You Can, With What You Have, Where You Are

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International Day to Combat Islamophobia: 15 March 

UNGA adopted resolution to observe day: 15.03. 2022

UNGA: United Nations General Assembly 

Introducer: Pakistan on behalf of the (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation)

March 15 was chosen because on 15 March 2019, 51 Muslims were killed and 40 injured in mass shootings in mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand

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UNESCO dedicates International Day of Education 2023 to Afghanistan girls and women.

Fifth edition of International Day of Education observed on 24 January 2023.