International Mother Language Day

Question: ‘International Mother Language Day ‘is celebrated on which date?
(a) February 23
(b) February 21
(c) February 20
(d) February 19
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • ‘International Mother Language Day’ is celebrated on February 21st, every year.
  • The theme of this day for year 2018 is ‘Linguistic diversity and multilingualism count for sustainable development’ for continuous development.
  • It is notable that in November, 1999 the announcement was made to celebrate by the General Assembly of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  • Thereafter this day is celebrated every year from February 2000 for promoting linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
  • Significantly, on February 21st, 1952, many students in Dhaka got martyrdom in front of police bullets demanding Bangla to become national language.
  • The United Nations decides to celebrate this day every year its memory.

Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/events/motherlanguageday/
https://en.unesco.org/events/international-mother-language-day-2