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When do we celebrate as International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction?

When do we celebrate as International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction? Correct Answer October 13

Every year October 13 is celebrated as International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction. It was started in 1989, after a call by the United Nations General Assembly for a day to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction.

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