World Book and Copyright Day

World Book and Copyright Day

Question: When is the World Book and Copyright Day observed?
(a) 23 April
(b) 20 April
(c) 15 April
(d) 10 April
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • • World Book and Copyright Day (also known as International Day of the Book and World Book Day) is observed every year on 23rd April.
  • • The day promotes reading, publishing, and copyright.
  • • The annual event is organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  • • The day was originally declared by UNESCO on 23rd April 1995.
  • • As a part of the Day, UNESCO selects the World Book Capital every year for a one-year period, effective 23 April each year. The World Book Capital for 2021 is Tbilisi, Georgia.

By-Amar Mani Upadhyay

Links:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/book-and-copyright-day