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World Science Day for Peace and Development (organised by UNESCO) is celebrated worldwide on 10th November every year. Which one of the following was the theme for the year 2016 ?
Explanation
The World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated annually on November 10. Established by UNESCO in 2001, it aims to highlight the important role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. The theme for the year 2016 was "Celebrating Science Centres and Science Museums". This theme was chosen to emphasize the importance of these institutions in nurturing curiosity and promoting science education. For comparison, "Quality Science Education: ensuring a sustainable future for all" was the theme for 2014, and "Science for a Sustainable Future" was the theme for 2015.
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