International Volunteer Day

international volunteer day 2016

Question: International Volunteer Day is celebrated on-
(a) 4 December
(b) 1 December
(c) 5 December
(d) 2 December
Ans:(c)
Related facts:

  • On 5 December 2016; International Volunteer Day was celebrated across the world.
  • 2016 Theme is “Global Applause – give volunteers a hand”.
  • The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution A/RES/40/212 on 17 December 1985.
  • International Volunteer Day provide a chance for individual volunteers, communities and organizations to promote their contributions to development at the local, national and international levels.

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