WINSON COMPETITIVE GUIDE OCT2016 | Page 54

WINSON COMPETITIVE GUIDE • The International Day of Peace is observed across the world on 21 September every year to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. • The International Democracy Day is being observed every year on 15 September to raise public awareness about the democratic system. • The National Hindi Divas (ह द िं ी हदवस), an annual literary-day is being observed on 14 September in Hindi speaking regions of India and other countries with Hindi speaking population. • The International Literacy Day is being observed 08 September every year to emphasize the importance of literacy to individuals, society and communities. This year, the world is celebrating 50th International Literacy Day. • The International Translation Day (ITD) is observed every year on September 30 to promote the translation profession in different countries. IMPORTANT GK QUESTIONS ASKED IN LATEST EXAMS: BOB PO MANIPAL PROGRAM EXAM: 1. Current Repo Rate – 6.50% 54