Second World War Current Affairs, GK & News
RIC: Russia Backs India for Permanent UN Security Council Seat, FM reminds China to Respect International Laws
The Foreign Ministerial level meeting of the Russia-India-China (RIC) was conducted on 23rd June 2020. The trilateral virtual meeting was hosted by the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The RIC meeting was to commemorate the 75th foundation anniversary of the United Nations following the conclusion of the Second World War. Over the years Russia has ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Russia-India-China • S jaishankar • Second World War • United Nations • United Nations Security Council
May 8-9: Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those who Lost their Lives during Second World War
Every year during May 8-9, the United Nations marks the Time of Remembrance and reconciliation for those who lost their lives during Second World War. This is being marked as the historic event paved way for the establishment of the United Nations. Also, the day pays tribute to all the victims of Second World War. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Germany • Japan • Second World War • United Nations • VE Day • VJ Day • World War II
COVID-19: Hike in Dearness Allowance for the year 2021 put on hold
The Government of India on April 23, 2020, put on hold to the hike in dearness allowance. This is being done by the union government to save Rs 1 lakh crore. Highlights The hold in the hike of dearness allowance applies only to central government employees and pensioners. Currently, the central government employees are receiving ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Central government employees • COVID-19 • CPI • Dearness allowance • Employees • Inflation • Second World War • Union Budget • World War II
April 24: International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
Every year April 24 is marked as the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. It was first observed on April 24, 2019. Highlights The day is marked by the United Nations. It aims to preserve values of international cooperation and multilateralism, based on which the UN Charter and 2030 Sustainable Development Goals are ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 • Human rights • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace • Multilateralism • Peace • Second World War • United Nations • World War II
January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The United Nations Department of Global Communications marked the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of Victims of Holocaust on January 27. This year, 2020 marks 75th anniversary of the day. The Day was officially announced in November 2005 at the United Nations General Assembly Highlights The International Day marks the ending of world war ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: International Holocaust Remembrance Day • Nazi Germany • Second World War • United Nations • World War II