First ever International Day of Education celebrated on 24th January 2019

January 30, 2019
The first-ever International Day of Education was celebrated on 24th January 2019 as per the resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly on December 3rd 2018 to celebrate the role of education in development.
First ever International Day of Education celebrated on 24th January 2019

About the International Day of Education:

  • The International Day of Education demonstrates the world's political will towards providing quality education to all and achieving sustainable development by 2030.
  • The celebration reiterates the importance of education for the world's social and economic development and will nudge the member countries of UN to improve the quality of education and protect the rights of the student community.
  • This will aid in the attainment of sustainable development goals by 2030.
  • The International Day of Education is aimed at underscoring the fact that education is not only a fundamental right but also a necessity to achieve sustainable development.

Question:

Q. When was the first-ever International Day of Education celebrated as per the resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly on December 3rd 2018 to celebrate the role of education in development?
a. 24th January 2019
b. 25th January 2019
c. 26th January 2019
d. 27th January 2019

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