Question: On which of the following date World Teachers day is held annually?
(a) 5 October
(b) 5 September
(c) Last Sunday of September
(d) 5 November
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- World Teachers’ Day, also known as International Teachers Day, is an international day held annually on 5 October.
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared 5 October to be World Teachers’ Day in 1994.
- World Teachers’ Day aims to focus on “appreciating, assessing and improving the educators of the world”.
- It also aims to provide an opportunity to consider issues related to teachers and teaching.
- Note:
- Globally, Teachers Day is celebrated on 5th October but In India, we celebrate it on 5th September from 1962 onwards.
- Teachers’ Day in India is celebrated on 5th September to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
- Extra Facts:
- Indian village teacher Ranjitsinh Disale, has been named the winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2020, in partnership with UNESCO.
BY: AMIT GUPTA
Reference: https://www.thequint.com/lifestyle/world-teachers-day-2021-date-when-and-why-it-is-celebrated