International Days

The International Day of Cooperatives is officially observed annually on the first Saturday of July. This is confirmed by the United Nations and the International Cooperative Alliance. The day aims to raise awareness about cooperatives and their contributions to sustainable development. Therefore, the correct answer is 'A' (First Saturday).

World Refugee Day is observed annually on June 20th to raise awareness about the situation of refugees worldwide, as designated by the United Nations.

World Heart Day is observed annually on 29 September to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases and promote heart health worldwide.

World Senior Citizen Day is officially celebrated on August 21 each year, but the United Nations recognizes October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. However, many countries celebrate World Senior Citizen Day on August 21. Given the options, August 21 is the correct date.

September 21 is internationally recognized as the International Day of Peace, commonly referred to as World Peace Day, which promotes peace among nations and peoples.

International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on February 21 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism worldwide.

The third Sunday in January is internationally recognized as World Religion Day, which promotes interfaith understanding and harmony among different religions.

February 14 is widely recognized as Valentine's Day, a day dedicated to celebrating love and affection between intimate partners.

The International Day of Older Persons is officially observed every year on October 1, as designated by the United Nations to raise awareness about issues affecting older people.

Global Family Day is celebrated on January 1st each year to promote peace and sharing among all people worldwide, making option B the correct answer.

India celebrates its Independence Day on 15th August, marking its independence from British rule in 1947. The other countries listed do not have their independence day on this date.

The theme of the 2018 World Food Day was "Our Actions Are Our Future," emphasizing the importance of individual and collective actions to achieve food security and sustainable agriculture.

World Blood Donor Day is celebrated annually on 14th June to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and to thank voluntary blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed annually on May 29. This date was designated by the UN General Assembly in resolution 57/129 to honor the contributions and sacrifices of UN peacekeepers. It marks the anniversary of the first UN peacekeeping mission, the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), which began operations in Palestine on May 29, 1948.

World No-Tobacco Day is officially observed on May 31 every year to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and to encourage quitting.

International Human Rights Day is observed annually on 10th December to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.

The theme of World Wetlands Day 2019 was 'Wetlands For Our Future,' highlighting the importance of wetlands for sustaining life and future generations. Option A correctly reflects this theme.

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed annually on 26 June to raise awareness about drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

The International Day of Education is officially celebrated on January 24th each year, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in resolution 73/25 adopted on 3 December 2018. This day highlights the role of education in peace and development globally. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (24th January).

World Leprosy Day is observed annually on the last Sunday of January. In 2019, the last Sunday fell on 27 January, making option C correct.

The theme of International Forest Day 2018 was "Forests and Sustainable Cities," highlighting the importance of forests in urban environments and promoting sustainable urban development.

The official theme for World AIDS Day 2018 was "Know Your Status." This theme emphasized the importance of HIV testing and encouraged everyone to learn their HIV infection status. The theme "Together we will end AIDS" was for 2012, and "Zero Discrimination" was for 2013. Therefore, the correct answer is A: "Know Your Status."

The theme of World Cancer Day 2019 was "I am and I will," emphasizing personal commitment to reducing the impact of cancer.

The World Day of Social Justice is officially observed every year on February 20th. This was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, with the first observance taking place in 2009. The day serves as a global reminder of the need to build fairer, inclusive, and sustainable societies. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, February 20.

The theme of the 2019 International Mother Language Day was "Quality education, language(s) of instruction and learning outcomes," highlighting the importance of mother tongue-based education for improving learning outcomes.