When is International Translation Day observed every year?

September 28

September 29

September 30

October 30

Correct Answer : September 30

Every year, September 30 is observed as the International Translation Day. “International Translation Day, annually on September 30th, serves as a global celebration dedicated to recognizing the invaluable contributions of translators and interpreters in bridging linguistic and cultural divides,” according to the UNESCO.

Since the dawn of humanity, humans have spoken in different dialects, languages and sprachbunds and dialect continuums. The main purpose though has remained the same: to communicate and get one’s message across.

“Established by the United Nations in 2017, International Translation Day serves as a tribute to the tireless efforts of translators and interpreters in promoting dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding among individuals from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds,” according to UNESCO.

Lalit Kumar teaches English at Deendayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi. At present, he is a Fellow at the Prime Ministers Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi. He has won the Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) Book Award 2022 and Valley of Words (VoW) Book Award 2023, for his English translation of Harimohan Jha’s classic Maithili novel Kanyadan..

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Published On : September 30, 2024

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