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United Nations Public Service Day 2021
United Nations Public Service Day is observed on June 23, to recognise value and virtue of public service to community. Key Points The day emphasizes on the importance of public service in advancement phase. It recognises work of public servants & encourages young people to undertake careers in public sector. Background United Nations Public Service ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • International Labour Organization (ILO) • United Nations • United Nations Public Service Awards • United Nations Public Service Day • United Nations Public Service Day 2021
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was observed on June 17, 2021 to raise awareness on land degradation, desertification and drought. Theme of the day for year 2021 was ” Restoration, Land, Recovery”. Highlights This day is a unique moment to remind everyone about land degradation neutrality which can be achieved through problem-solving, strong ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • Life on Land • SDG Goal 15 • Union Minister for Environment Forest & Climate Change • United Nations General Assembly • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
UN Trade Forum 2021
While speaking at UN Trade Forum 2021, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said, India’s per-capita carbon dioxide emission is lowest amongst big economies. Highlights India has an ambitious renewable energy target of 450 Gigawatts by 2030. It shows India’s commitment towards United Nations 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals. He highlighted that, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Summits and Conferences
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • Sustainable Development Goal • UN 2030 agenda • UN Trade Forum • UN Trade Forum 2021
State of India’s Environment Report 2021
According to State of India’s Environment Report 2021, India’s rank has dropped by two places to 117 as compared to 2020 ranking on 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key Findings SDG goals were adopted as a part of 2030 agenda by 193 United Nations member states in 2015. In 2020, India’s rank was 115 and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • State of India’s Environment Report 2021 • Sustainable Development Goal • United Nations
International Tea Day
Every year, on May 21, the United Nations observes International Tea Day. The resolution to celebrate International Tea Day was adopted in 2019 by the United Nations food and Agriculture Organization. History The International Tea Day is being celebrated since 2005 in major tea producing countries of the world namely Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • China • Fao • Food and Agriculture Organisation • International Tea Day • Poverty • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 • United Nations • Women Empowerment • Zero Hunger