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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On which date is the International Day of Light 2023 celebrated?
A
May 15
B
May 16
C
May 17
D
May 18
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The International Day of Light is celebrated on 16 May each year, the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer, Theodore Maiman.

Detailed explanation-2: -The IYL 2015 was a yearlong series of events and activities with the aim of highlighting to the citizens of the world the importance of light science and optical technologies in leading to improved quality of life and for the future development of society.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some of the prominent days that will be observed in India in the month of May include Buddha Purnima (5th May), Gujarat Day and Maharashtra Day (1st May), Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti (7th May), Mother’s Day (14th May), etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -UNESCO, parent organisation gives a theme for the celebration of International Day of Light. The theme for the celebration of IDL 2023 was “International Year of Basic Sciences For Sustainable Development 2022”.

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