International Day of Democracy

International Day of Democracy 2015

Ques: When ‘International Day of Democracy’ celebrated?

a. 15 September
b. 20 September
c. 18 September
d. 12 September

Ans: a

Related facts:

  • September 15, 2015 International Day of Democracy was celebrated.
  • This year’s theme of International Day of Democracy (2015) was ‘Space for Civil Society’.
  • The UN General Assembly, in resolution A/62/7 (2007) decided to observe the International Day of Democracy on September 15 every year, to encouraged Governments to strengthen national programs devoted to the promotion and consolidation of democracy.

Reference:

http://www.un.org/en/events/democracyday/index.shtml
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/phnompenh/about-this-office/single-view/news/international_day_of_democracy_2015/#.VgZT0tKqqko