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August 12: International Youth Day
The International Youth Day is observed every year on August 12. The day celebrates the contribution of today’s youth in development of society. It also calls out against injustice faced by the youth across the world considering that, youth are ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Nelson Mandela Day 2022
The Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on July 18, annually in the remembrance of Nelson Mandela, who was the first democratically elected President of South Africa. Highlights The Nelson Mandela International Day calls for bringing change in actions of ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
February 10: World Pulses Day
World Pulses Day was observed on February 10, to recognise Pulses as a global food. Key Facts On World Pulses Day, people make efforts in raising awareness on importance of Pulses in sustainable food production. UN General Assembly had decided ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
December 20: International Human Solidarity Day
The International Human Solidarity Day was observed globally on December 20, to honour the “Unity in Diversity”. Key Facts The day is observed every year on December 20 by United Nations. It acts as a reminder for governments across the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
International Day for Universal Access of Information
International day for Universal Access of Information is observed on September 28 every year by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Key Facts This day is observed because, torrential flow of information is the result of dominant ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
India’s clean energy commitments at UN summit
During the first leader-level meeting on energy, under the UN General Assembly, India has made commitments to increase the renewable energy installed capacity to 450 GW by 2030. Key Points India has also committed to develop and implement a National ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
World Ocean Day 2021
World will observe the World Ocean Day on June 8, 2021 under the theme- ‘The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods’. About World Ocean Day The day is observed annually on June 8. The day provides governments across the world an opportunity ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
India elected to Executive Board of 1st UN-Habitat Assembly
India has been elected to the Executive Board of first United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) Assembly. Key Highlights The India’s election was made at the ongoing Plenary Session of Assembly which is being held at the headquarters of UN-Habitat ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019