International Day of Older Persons

international day of older person

Ques: Which of the following statements is/are true regarding ‘International Day of Older Persons’?a. On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated the International Day of Older Persons.
b. The International Day of Older Persons was celebrated on October 1st for the first time.
c. The theme of the 2015 commemoration is “Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment”.
d. All of the above

Ans: d

Related facts:

  • International Day of Older Persons was celebrated on October 1st, 2015 globally.
  • The theme of the 2015 commemoration is “Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment”.
  • On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated 1 October the International Day of Older Persons.

Reference:

http://www.un.org/en/events/olderpersonsday/
http://www.who.int/ageing/events/idop_rationale/en/