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Which day is celebrated around the world as International Education Day?
A)
January 25th
B)
January 24th
C)
January 23rd
D)
January 22nd

Correct Answer : Option (B) - January 24th


International Day of Education is observed every year on January 24 to celebrate the role of education for peace and development. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the day as International Day of Education on January 24, 2018.
 
Today(24th Jan 2022), the world is celebrating the fourth International day of Education under the theme “Changing Course, Transforming Education”.
 
“This year’s International Day of Education will be a platform to showcase the most important transformations that have to be nurtured to realize everyone’s fundamental right to education and build a more sustainable, inclusive and peaceful futures. It will generate debate around how to strengthen education as a public endeavour and common good, how to steer the digital transformation, support teachers, safeguard the planet and unlock the potential in every person to contribute to collective well-being and our shared home,” an UNESCO statement reads.

Source : NDTV

Published On : January 24, 2022
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