The ‘International Day for People of African Descent’ was first observed in which year?
A
1991
B
2001
C
2011
D
2021
Answer:
The correct option is D. 2021
Note
The United Nations marked the first-ever International Day for People of
African Descent on 31 August 2021. This occasion also comes at the midpoint
of the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024). The
Decade aims to celebrate important contributions of people of African
descent advance inclusion policies, eradicate racism and promote human
rights.