GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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DAYS AND YEARS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
World Red Cross Day falls on
A
May 3
B
May 8
C
May 10
D
May 11
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -World Red Cross Red Crescent Day is celebrated on 8 May each year. This date is the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Henry Dunant, who was born on 8 May 1828. He was the founder of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize.

Detailed explanation-2: -Every year May 8 is celebrated as World Red Cross Day to honor the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement founder Henry Dunant, who was born on this day in 1828.

Detailed explanation-3: -History of World Red Cross Day Henry Dunant was born on May 8, 1828, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. World Red Cross Day is also known as World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. In 1863, Henry Dunant founded the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva, Switzerland.

Detailed explanation-4: -Many governments and private organisations become active members to help needy people who suffer from several disasters. The theme of the World Red Cross Day 2021 was Together we are #unstoppable! The theme of World Red Cross Day 2019 was “#love”.

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