Question: The International Day of Families was observed on the 15th of May 2017. What is its theme for this year?
(a) Family, education and sustainable development
(b) Families, education and well-being
(c) Family and public welfare
(d) Education and Sustainable Development
Ans(b)
Related facts:
- On May 15, 2017 the ‘International Day of Families’ was observed across the world.
- The theme for 2017 is “Families, education and well-being”.
- The day focuses on the role of families and family-oriented policies in promoting education and overall well-being of their members.
- In 1993, the General Assembly decided through a resolution (A/RES/47/237) that 15 May of every year should be observed as The International Day of Families.
Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/events/familyday/background.shtml
https://www.un.org/development/desa/family/international-day-of-families/idf2017.html