GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

DAYS AND YEARS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When is International Day for Democracy, recognized by the UN observed?
A
December 11
B
December 20
C
September 15
D
October 27
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -To mark the first International Day of Democracy on 15 September 2008, the IPU will hold a special event at the House of Parliaments in Geneva. National parliaments are invited to organise their own democracy-related activities on that day to highlight the role of parliament as the cornerstone of democracy .

Detailed explanation-2: -The International Day of Democracy was established in 2007 through a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly, encouraging governments to strengthen and consolidate democracy. Across the world, democracy is backsliding. Media workers face censorship, detention & physical violence, often with impunity.

Detailed explanation-3: -15 September 2022: Media Freedom and Democracy panel commemorate Democracy Day at UN.

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