Multiple choice

The International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on

  1. 20th February

  2. 21st February

  3. 20th March

  4. 21st March
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Explanation

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21st, commemorating the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa where police killed 69 peaceful protesters against apartheid pass laws. The UN designated this day in 1966 to call for global action against racism and discrimination.

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