The correct answer is: A. International Day of Cooperatives
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2 July as the International Day of Cooperatives in 1995. The day is celebrated on the first Saturday of July each year. The theme for the 2023 International Day of Cooperatives is “Cooperatives Build a Better Future”.
Cooperatives are businesses owned and run by their members. They are democratically controlled and are not-for-profit. Cooperatives provide a range of goods and services, including banking, insurance, healthcare, and agriculture. They also play a role in social and economic development.
The International Day of Cooperatives is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of cooperatives and to raise awareness of their role in society. It is also a time to promote the values of cooperation, solidarity, and self-help.
The other options are incorrect because:
- B. United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is observed on 12 September.
- C. International Rabbit’s Day is observed on 4 April.
- D. International Civil Aviation Day is observed on 7 December.