Question: The World Red Cross Day is celebrated on-
(a) 7th May
(b) 5th May
(c) 4th May
(d) 8th May
Ans(d)
Related facts:
- On May 08, 2017, World Red Cross Day was celebrated across the world.
- This date is the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant (born on May 08, 1828), the founder of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize.
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian institution based in Geneva, Switzerland.
- ICRC was formed on 17 February 1863.
- Its aim is to protect victims of international and internal armed conflicts. Such victims include war wounded, prisoners, refugees, civilians, and other non-combatants.
- The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) was formed in 1920.
Reference:
https://www.icrc.org/en/document/world-red-cross-and-red-crescent-day-2017-everywhere-everyone
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/world-red-cross-day-celebrated/article18411395.ece