World Book and Copyright Day

World Book and Copyright Day

Question: When did the World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated?
(a) 22 April
(b) 24 April
(c) 20 April
(d) 23 April
Ans (d)
Related facts:

  • The World Book and Copyright Day was celebrated on 23 April 2016 across the world.
  • The purpose of celebrating this day is to recognize the power of books in making life better.
  • This year the city of Wroclaw (Poland) was chosen as the World Book Capital 2016.
  • In 1995, UNESCO in its General Conference in Paris first proclaimed 23 April as World Book and Copyright Day.

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