GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The United Nations General Assembly has decided to observe 20th February annually, approved on 26 November 2007 and starting in 2009, as the World Day of Social Justice. The World Summit for Social Development was held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1995 and resulted in the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action.

Detailed explanation-2: -How to advance social development was also a key point of discussion. On 26 November 2007, the UN General Assembly declared 20 February as the annual World Day of Social Justice. In 2009, this day was first observed.

Detailed explanation-3: -On 26 November 2007, the General Assembly declared that, starting from the sixty-third session of the General Assembly, 20 February will be celebrated annually as the World Day of Social Justice.

Detailed explanation-4: -This year’s theme is “Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice” which focuses on the recommendations of the United Nations (UN) to strengthen global solidarity and rebuild trust in governments.