International Day of Older Persons

International Day of Older Persons

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/

http://www.unece.org/info/media/news/population/2018/celebrating-older-human-rights-champions-on-international-day-of-older-persons-2018/doc.html

https://www.nhp.gov.in/international-day-of-older-persons-2018_pg