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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
International Day of Older Persons is being observed on which date?
A
October 01
B
October 04
C
October 05
D
October 10
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On December 14, 1990, the UN General Assembly made October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. The International Day of Older Persons was observed for the first time on October 1, 1991. The day is celebrated annually to recognize the contributions of older persons and to examine issues that affect their lives.

Detailed explanation-2: -ESCAP commemorated the International Day of Older Persons on 30 September 2022, 12.00-13.45, Bangkok time. This year’s theme is “The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women in Asia and the Pacific.”

Detailed explanation-3: -In its Proclamation on Aging, the United Nations General Assembly decided to declare 1999 as the International Year of Older Persons (IYOP). The proclamation was launched on 1 October 1998, the International Day of Older Persons, by United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan.

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