International Day of Older Persons

International Day of Older Persons

Question: On which of the following date International Day of Older Persons is observed?
(a) 1 October
(b) 1 November
(c) 1 December
(d) 1 September
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 annually.
  • The theme of International Day of Older Persons 2021 is “Digital Equity for All Ages”.
  • This year theme focuses on the need for access and meaningful participation in the digital world by older persons.
  • The number of older persons, over subsequent three decades across the world is projected more than double, reaching more than 1.5 billion persons in 2050 and 80% of them will be living in low-and-middle-income countries.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/relationships/international-day-of-older-persons-2021-date-history-significance-and-theme-101633007454065.html