Previous Year Question
Which of the following days is observed every year as the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction?
A.
13 August
B.
31 October
C.
13 October
D.
11 July
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed every year on 13 October. It was started in 1989 on the initiative of the United Nations General Assembly to promote disaster-risk awareness and a global culture of disaster reduction. In 2009, 13 October was fixed as its annual date of observance.