Question: International Day of Older Persons is observed on-
(a) 24 October
(b) 1 October
(c) 30 October
(d) 28 October
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- On 1st October 2018, International Day of Older Persons was celebrated all over the world.
- This day is celebrated to raise awareness about issues affecting elderly and to appreciate contributions made by older people to society.
- This year the theme for the day was “Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions”.
- On 14th December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated 1st October the International Day of Older Personsas recorded in Resolution 45/106.
- In India, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowermentobserved the IDOP and acknowledged the contribution of senior citizens to the society.
Links:
http://www.un.org/en/events/olderpersonsday/
https://www.nhp.gov.in/international-day-of-older-persons-2018_pg