Question: When the International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated?
(a) 12 October
(b) 11 October
(c) 9 October
(d) 17 September
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 11 October 2016 International Day of the Girl Child was celebrated across the world.
- The theme for this year’s International Day of the Girl child is “Girls’ Progress = Goals’ Progress: What Counts for Girls.”
- On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.
Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/events/girlchild/
http://www.un.org/en/events/girlchild/background.shtml