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The International Day of the Girl Child is observed on:
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Answer: Option A — 11 October
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The International Day of the Girl Child is observed every year on 11 October to recognise girls' rights and the unique challenges that girls face around the world.
About the International Day of the Girl Child:
On 19 December 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 declaring 11 October as the International Day of the Girl Child.
It was first observed on 11 October 2012. The theme of the first year was "Ending Child Marriage".
The idea grew out of the "Because I Am a Girl" campaign of the international NGO Plan International.
It focuses on issues such as education, child marriage, gender-based violence, health, nutrition, digital access and equal opportunities for girls.
It supports Sustainable Development Goal 5 (gender equality).
Girl child days in India:
National Girl Child Day: 24 January, observed since 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The date is linked to 24 January 1966, the day Indira Gandhi was sworn in as India's first woman Prime Minister.
Government schemes for girls:
- Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: launched on 22 January 2015 at Panipat, Haryana, to address the declining child sex ratio and promote girls' education.
- Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (2015): a small savings scheme for girls.
- Balika Samriddhi Yojana (1997).
- Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (2004): residential schools for girls from disadvantaged groups.
Other related days:
- International Women's Day: 8 March.
- International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: 6 February.
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science: 11 February.
- Global Day of Parents and International Children's Day (in many countries): 1 June.
- Universal Children's Day (UN): 20 November.
- Children's Day in India: 14 November (Nehru's birthday).
Why not the other options?
- ✗24 January is National Girl Child Day in India.
- ✗8 March is International Women's Day.
- ✗1 June is International Children's Day in many countries.
Quick tip
Remember: International Day of the Girl Child = 11 October (UN 2011, first observed 2012); National Girl Child Day (India) = 24 January (since 2008); Beti Bachao Beti Padhao = 22 January 2015, Panipat.
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