Question: On which of the date the world Maritime day (2021) is observed?
(a) 30 September/ last Thursday of September
(b) 25 September
(c) 20 September
(d) Last Sunday of September
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- The International Maritime Organization (IMO) observes World Maritime Day every year.
- It is normally observed during the final week of September, usually on the last Thursday of the month.
- This year, the day will be marked on September 30.
- The theme for this year is ‘Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future’
- World Maritime Day was celebrated for the first time on March 17, 1978.
- The international maritime organization (IMO) was established in 1948.
- The main objective of the IMO is to focus on areas such as safety, environmental issues, legal issues, technical cooperation, maritime safety and maritime efficiency.
BY: AMIT GUPTA