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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
August 9th is observed as _________?
A
August Kranti Day
B
World AIDS Day
C
World laughter Day
D
World Braille Day.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decided, in its resolution 49/214, that the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People shall be observed on 9 August every year.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are many special days in August observed in India, such as National Handloom Day (7 Aug), Quit India Day (9 Aug), Partition Horrors Rememberance Day (14 Aug), Independence Day (15 Aug), National Sports Day (29 Aug), Onam (29 Aug), and Raksha Bandhan (30 Aug).

Detailed explanation-3: -Every year International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated on 9 August to encourage people from around the world to spread the UN’s message on the protection and promotion of the rights of indigenous peoples.

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