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When is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, recognized by the UN observed?

A. 11 December

B. 20 December

C. 21 March

D. 17 June

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws.

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