Question: The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is celebrated on-
(a) 25 June
(b) 26 June
(c) 27 June
(d) 28 June
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 26 June 2016 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed across the world.
- 2016 Theme is “ Listen First”.
- ‘Listen First’ is an initiative to increase support for prevention of drug use that is based on science and is thus an effective investment in the well-being of children and youth, their families and their communities.
- By resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
- The day is observed as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.
Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/events/drugabuseday/
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