Question: ‘Nelson Mandela International Day’ is celebrated on …
(a) July 17th
(b) July 18th
(c) July 16th
(d) July 19th
Answer- (b)
Related facts:
- ‘Nelson Mandela International Day’ was celebrated all over the world on July 18.
- The theme for this year’s celebration was ‘Action against Poverty’.
- It is important to know that in November 2009, the UN General Assembly declared 18 July “Nelson Mandela International Day” in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom.
- This day was first celebrated on July 18th, 2010.
- Mandela Day is an occasion for everyone to take action and inspire change.
Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/events/mandeladay/
https://www.mandeladay.com/
http://www.un.org.za/16462-2/