CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS
World Senior Citizen Day – Observed on Aug 21
- The World Senior Citizens’ Day is dedicated to increasing awareness about the issues that affect the elderly.
- Every year, World Senior Citizens’ Day is celebrated on August 21.
- This year’s theme is, “Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing?”
- This is the theme of International Older Persons Day by the United Nations (UN).
- From age deterioration to elder abuse, each problem is widely discussed, experiences are shared, and possibly some solutions are also offered.
- The day also acknowledges the contribution of elders to society as it only adds to their inclusiveness in society and growth.
