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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
International day for the Elimination of Racial discrimination is observed on which date
A
April 5
B
March 21
C
February 18
D
July 19
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The International Day of Nowruz occurs on 21st March, the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. Nowruz celebrations include a variety of rituals, ceremonies, traditional games, special dishes, performances and other cultural events which take place during a period of around two weeks.

Detailed explanation-2: -Did you know that 21 March is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination? On this day in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid “pass laws”.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 2022 edition of the International Day focuses on the theme “VOICES FOR ACTION AGAINST RACISM”.

Detailed explanation-4: -Treaty Document 95-18-INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION | Congress.gov | Library of Congress.

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