World Poetry Day

World Poetry Day is observed every year on March 21st by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). World Poetry Day aims to promote the reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the world. The decision to observe March 21st as World Poetry Day was adopted by UNESCO during its 30th session held ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019

Topics: Paris • UNESCO • United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization • World Poetry Day

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2019

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2019 was observed on March 21st with the theme Mitigating and countering rising nationalist populism and extreme supremacist ideologies. Racist extremist movements which promote populist, nationalist agendas are spreading in various parts of the world, fueling racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, often targeting migrants ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019

Topics: Apartheid • Christchurch mosque shootings • International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination • International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2019 • New Zealand • Racial Discrimination • racial intolerance • Racism • South Africa • Unga • United Nations General Assembly

New Zealand Announces Ban on Military-Style Semi-automatics and Assault Rifles

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a ban on all military-style semi-automatic weapons, assault rifles and high-capacity magazines. New Zealand has decided to overhaul gun laws in the country in the backdrop of the Christchurch mosque shootings. It is estimated that there are about 1.2-1.5 million guns in New Zealand which has a population ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019

Topics: Assault rifles • Christchurch • Christchurch mosque shootings • Military-Style Semi-automatics • New Zealand • white supremacism

International Day of Forests 2019

International Day of Forests 2019 was observed on March 21st with the theme ‘Forests and Education’ to raise awareness on how sustainably managed forests provide a wide array of contributions. International Day of Forests 2019 promotes education to Learn to Love Forests. The theme ‘Forests and Education’ underscores the importance of education at all levels in ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019

Topics: 2030 Agenda • Forests and Education • International Day of Forests • International Day of Forests 2019 • Sustainable Development • Unga • United Nations General Assembly

US to recognize Israel's sovereignty over Golan Heights

US President Trump has announced that the US will recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights. This is a departure from the earlier stand of US where it treated Golan Heights as occupied Syrian territory, in line with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. What is the dispute over Golan Heights? Until 1967 Golan Heights ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019

Topics: Alpha Line • Area of Limitation • Area of Separation • Bravo Line • Golan Heights • Iran • israel • Six-Day War • Syria • Third Arab Israeli war • UNDOF • United Nations Disengagement Observer Force • United Nations Security Council • UNSC • USA