International Volunteer Day

International Volunteer Day

Question: When ‘International (Volunteer) Swayamsevak Day’ is celebrated?
(a) December 4
(b) December 3
(c) December 5
(d) December 8
Answer- (c) 
Related facts:

  • International Volunteer Day (IVD)mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December.
  • International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2017’s theme is #VolunteersActFirst. Here. Everywhere.
  • The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 17 December 1985.
  • It is notable that this day is a global celebration of respect for people’s involvement in making changes in local, national and international levels.

Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/events/volunteerday/index.shtml
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