International Day of Democracy

International Day of Democracy

Question: International Democracy Day ‘is celebrated on-
(a) September 16
(b) September 18
(c) September 20
(d) September 15
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:

  • ‘International democracy day’ is observed on September 15th every year.
  • This year’s theme of democracy and conflict prevention focuses on the critical need to strengthen democratic institutions to promote peace and stability.
  • It is remarkable that the United Nations General Assembly had passed a resolution in 2007 and announced the celebration of this day.
  • According to information provided by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the first International Day of Democracy was observed by 46 national parliaments in 2008.

Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/events/democracyday/