Important Days & Events MCQs

The day highlights the importance of the right to information for sustainable development, democracy, and the protection of human rights.

UNESCO's General Conference proclaimed September 28 as the International Day for Universal Access to Information in 2015. The UN General Assembly later adopted it in 2019.

The International Day for Universal Access to Information is observed annually on September 28.

The United Nations General Assembly declared September 30 as International Translation Day in 2017.

September 30 is the feast day of St. Jerome, the Bible translator, who is considered the patron saint of translators.

International Translation Day is observed annually on September 30.

In 2026, the focus is on sustainable shipping to reduce the environmental impact of the maritime industry.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the UN agency responsible for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution.

World Maritime Day is celebrated in the last week of September each year to highlight the importance of shipping safety and the marine environment.

The day aims to call for action to reduce food loss and waste, which is crucial for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.