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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which day is observed on 19th August across the world?
A
World Health Day
B
World Earth Day
C
World Humanitarian Day
D
World Youth Day
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -World Humanitarian Day is observed annually on 19 August around the world to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service. This day also honour the work of women in crises throughout the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -Agencies This year, the theme for World Humanitarian Day 2022 is ‘It takes a village’. August 19 is observed as World Humanitarian Day around the world. The day is celebrated to honour individuals who indulge in humanitarian work.

Detailed explanation-3: -International events like Hiroshima Day, Nagasaki Day, International Beer Day and national events like Raksha Bandhan, Onam, etc. are celebrated in August.

Detailed explanation-4: -Janmashtami, which will be celebrated all over the country tomorrow, August 19 is a Hindu festival and a Gazetted holiday in many regions of India.

Detailed explanation-5: -Janmashtami or Krishna Jayanthi is celebrated every year on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in the Bhadrapad month of Shraavana. This year, Janmashtami falls on August 19. One of the most important Hindu festivals this day celebrates Lord Krishna’s birth.

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