The United Nations has been observing International Day of Rural Women on
- A.15th July
- B.15th August
- C.15th September
- D.15th October
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Explanation
The correct answer is D, 15th October. The UN General Assembly set aside 15 October as the International Day of Rural Women in December 2007, and it was first observed in 2008.
The day recognises the role of rural women, including indigenous women, in farming, food security and the fight against rural poverty. Women make up a large part of the agricultural workforce in developing countries, yet they own far less land and get less credit and training than men. The date falls one day before World Food Day on 16 October, which links the two themes of women farmers and food.
A is wrong because 15 July is World Youth Skills Day. B is wrong because 15 August is India's Independence Day, not a UN day for rural women. C is wrong because 15 September is the International Day of Democracy.
Exam tip: 15 October is Rural Women's Day, and 16 October is World Food Day.
Practice Questions
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- A.24 October
- B.19 August
- C.10 December
- D.8 March
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1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF.
2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 only
- C.Both 1 and 2
- D.Neither 1 nor 2
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- A.the World Environment Day
- B.the World No-Tobacco Day
- C.the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
- D.the International Youth Day
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- A.9 August
- B.8 September
- C.11 May
- D.17 May
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- A.NRI Day
- B.National Youth Day
- C.National Technology Day
- D.National Anti-Terrorism Day
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