International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Published on March 21, 2022
Current Context: The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this year focuses on the theme 'Voices for Action Against Racism'.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
  • The main aim behind celebrating this day is to mark the importance of strengthening meaningful and safe public participation and representation in all areas of decision-making to prevent racial discrimination.
  • The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is watched every year on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and murdered 69 individuals at a quiet exhibit against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960.
  • In 1979, the General Assembly embraced a program of activities to be undertaken amid the moment half of the Decade for Activity to Combat Prejudice and Racial Discrimination. On that event, the General Assembly chose that a week of solidarity with the people groups battling against racism and racial discrimination, starting on 21 March, would be organized yearly in all States.

Question: 

Q.1 On which date International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is celebrated?
a. 21st March
b. 22nd March
c. 23rd March
d. 20th March

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