CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which day of the year is marked as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day?
A
15 June
B
16 June
C
14 June
D
13 June
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Since then, June 15 is designated as the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the UN’s 66/127 resolution.

Detailed explanation-2: -2022: Combatting Elder Abuse. This year, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) coincides with two important events. The first is the start of the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030).

Detailed explanation-3: -The day aims to draw attention to the impact of elder abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is annually observed on 15 June. The day aims to draw attention to the impact of elder abuse. It also highlights how the abuse is perpetuated and what can be done to combat it.

Detailed explanation-4: -World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, designated as 15 June, was initiated by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) in 2006, and recognised as a United Nations Day by the General Assembly in its resolution A/RES/66/127 adopted in 2011.

Detailed explanation-5: -The theme for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022 is ‘Digital Equity for All Ages. ‘

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