Question: on which of the following date World Maritime Day was observed in 2021?
a) 30 September
b) 20 September
c) 28 September
d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:-
- On 30 September 2021; World Maritime Day was observed all over the world.
- It should be noted that the International Maritime Organisation observes World Maritime Day every year.
- World Maritime Day was celebrated for the first time on March 17, 1978.
- This day is usually observed on the last Thursday in the month of September, this year, the day will be observed on September 30.
- The day is aimed to draw public attention to maritime safety and the marine environment, as well as IMO initiatives in a particular area.
- International Maritime Organization (IMO) was established when an international conference in 1948 held in Geneva, passed a convention for its establishment.
- This was aimed to be a specialised agency of the United Nations that develops and maintains a comprehensive regulatory framework for shipping.
- The main objective of the IMO is to focus on areas such as safety, including environmental issues, legal issues, technical cooperation, maritime safety and maritime efficiency.
- Theme of World Maritime Day(WMD) in 2021:
- The theme of WMD 2021 is- Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future.
- The theme aims to extend the visibility of seafarers by highlighting the important roles they play now and will continue to play in the future.
Links:-
https://in.one.un.org/news/world-maritime-day-30-september/
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/world-maritime-day-2021-history-and-theme/ar-AAP0to5