Question: Consider the following statement:
(1) International Men’s Day is celebrated annually on 19 November.
(2) The 2019 theme of International Men’s Day is “Making a Difference for
Men and Boys.”
From the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only(1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
(1) International Men’s Day is celebrated annually on 19 November.
(2) The 2019 theme of International Men’s Day is “Making a Difference for
Men and Boys.”
From the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only(1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- International Men’s Day is celebrated annually on 19 November.
- This day is mainly celebrated to protect men from discrimination, exploitation, oppression, violence and inequality and to give them their rights.
- The theme of the 2019 International Men’s Day is “Making a Difference for Men and Boys”.
- Recognizing the significance of men in the society, the day is celebrated in almost 80 countries and is also supported by UNESCO.
- In 2007, India celebrated International Men’s Day for the first time.
- It is not that much popular in India but gradually the emphasis of celebrating this day has started catching up.
- Private organizations, NGOs and civil societies are encouraging people to come forward to raise their voice for the rights of men.
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