Question – Consider the following statements regarding 3rd ASEM conference on global ageing and human rights of older people:
- It was hosted in Seoul, capital city of North Korea.
- Madrid plan of action on older people is the guiding principle for this meeting.
- Europe has the highest percentage of their population aged 60 and above.
Of the above which statements is/are correct:
(A)1 and 2
(B)2 and 3
(C)2 only
(D)All of the above
Answer. B
Related facts:
- 3rd Asia-Europe meeting (ASEM) conference on “Global ageing and human rights of older people” was held on 7th, September 2018 in Seoul, capital city of South Korea.
- It was hosted by ‘National Human Rights Commission of Korea’ and organized by ‘ASEM global ageing centre’.
- Madrid plan of action on older people (2002-2022) and sustainable development goals (2016-2030) is the guiding documents for this year’s ASEM conference.
- People aged 60 and above constitute more than 13% of the world population. 12%, 25% and 17% are the figures for Asia, Europe and Europe.
Asia-Europe meeting (ASEM)
- The 3rd Asia-Europe meeting (ASEM) is an Asia- Europe dialogue forum to enhance relations and various form of cooperation between its partners. It was officially established in 1996 in Bangkok, Thailand.
- It has 15 members countries from European Union, 7 member countries from ASEAN and china, Japan, Korea are the founder members. After that several others regional powers come and join the forum including India.
- Ramayan Upadhyay
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia%E2%80%93Europe_Meeting
http://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=183257