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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Every year on which date, does the United Nations mark the Time of Remembrance and reconciliation for those who lost their lives during the Second World War?
A
May 07-08
B
May 05-06
C
May 08-09
D
May 06-07
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Background. On 2 March 2010, by resolution 64/257, the General Assembly invited all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system, non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe 8-9 May in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War.

Detailed explanation-2: -8 May 1945 – Victory in Europe Day (VE DAY) – is a day etched in the memory of everyone who witnessed it. After nearly six years of war Germany officially surrendered on 7 May 1945 and the conflict was finally over.

Detailed explanation-3: -At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them. The Armistice, an agreement to end the fighting of the First World War as a prelude to peace negotiations, began at 11am on 11 November 1918.

Detailed explanation-4: -The National Moment of Remembrance is an annual event that asks Americans, wherever they are at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day, to pause for a duration of one minute to remember those who have died in military service to the United States.

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