GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -International Day of Older Persons is a special day for the senior citizens all over the world. 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The beginning of October celebrates International Older People’s Day – 1st October passed by the United Nations to acknowledge and celebrate the 900+ million people aged over 60 around the world, a number that is set to increase to 2 billion by 2050!

Detailed explanation-3: -On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons (resolution 45/106).

Detailed explanation-4: -Each year, we commemorate “International Day of Older Persons” on 1 October to raise public awareness about the opportunities and challenges presented to the ageing populations and to mobilize the families, community groups and stakeholders to address the difficulties faced by older people.