Question: When is the International Day of Rural Women observed?
(a) 15 October
(b) 10 October
(c) 22 October
(d) 12 October
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- International Day of Rural Women is observed annually on 15 October.
- The Day recognizes the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.
- 2020 Theme for the day is “Building rural women’s resilience in the wake of COVID-19”.
- The first International Day of Rural Women was observed on 15 October 2008.
- In India, this day is celebrated as Mahila Kisan Diwas since 2016.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/rural-women-day/background
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1664902