Question: When is ‘International Lighting Day’observed?
(a) May 15
(b) May 12
(c) May 16
(d) May 10
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On 16th May, 2018 the first ‘International Light Day’ was observed.
- This day is observed in the celebration of the role of light in various fields of science, culture, education, education and sustainable development, and medicine, communication and energy.
- It is worth mentioning that in the year 1960, this day is celebrated on May 16th in honor of the first successful operation of laser by physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman.
- Significantly, the proclamation of 16 May as the International Day of Light was supported by UNESCO’s Executive Board following a proposal by Ghana, Mexico, New Zealand and the Russian Federation, and approved by the UNESCO General Conference in November 2017.
Reference:
https://www.lightday.org/
https://en.unesco.org/news/unesco-celebrates-1st-international-day-light