International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Question- ‘ International Day of Sport for Development and Peace’ is celebrated on which of the following dates?
(a) April 5
(b) April 6
(c) April 4
(d) April 3
Answer: (b) 
Related Fact:

  • On 6th April 2018, ‘International Sports for Development and Peace’ Day International was celebrated.
  • The purpose of this day is to promote the role and contribution of the game in society.
  • It is remarkable that the United Nations General Assembly announced on August 23rd, 2013 every year on April 6 this day.
  • It is the fact that on April 6th, 1896, the first modern Olympic Games in Athens (Greece) were inaugurated.
  • In 1978, UNESCO described sport and physical education as a “fundamental right for all.” But until today, the right to play and sport has too often been ignored or disrespected.
  • Reference:             
    http://www.un.org/en/events/sportday/index.shtml