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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On which of the following dates World Habitat Day is celebrated?
A
October 4, 2019
B
October 6, 2019
C
October 7, 2019
D
October 8, 2019
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1985 the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter.

Detailed explanation-2: -The UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award, a plaque engraved with the name of the winning individual, city or institution, will be presented during the global observance of World Habitat Day. This year, the global observance will take place on 3 October 2022 in Balikesir, Republic of Türkiye.

Detailed explanation-3: -The topic of World Habitat Day 2023 will be linked to resilient urban economies: cities as drivers of growth and recovery and, in 2024, to engaging youth to create a better urban future.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 2022, World Habitat Day (WHD 2022) under the theme “Mind the Gap. Leave No One and Place Behind” looks at the problem of growing inequality and challenges in cities and human settlements.

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