International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace

Question: International Day of Peace is celebrated on-
(a) 20 September
(b) 21 September
(c) 22 September
(d) 23 September
Ans: (b)
Related facts:

  • On 21 September 2016 International Day of Peace was celebrated across the world.
  • The Day’s theme for 2016 is “The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace.”
  • The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly.
  • In 1982, the first ‘International Peace Day was celebrated.

Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/index.shtml
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/events/prizes-and-celebrations/celebrations/international-peace-day/