May 29: International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Every year, the United Nations celebrates International Day of UN Peacekeepers on May 29. This year the day is being celebrated under the theme Theme: Women in Peacekeeping: A key to Peace Highlights The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is celebrated to honour more than 3,900 peacekeepers that lost their lives serving under the United ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: COVID-19 • International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers • UN Peace Keeping Mission • United Nations Security Council • Women Empowerment • World War I

Indian Army supports Narela Quarantine Centre

The Indian Army is to extend its support to the Narela Quarantine Centre. It is the largest quarantine centre in the country and was established by the Delhi Government. Highlights Initially, the quarantine facility had 250 foreign nationals. Later, an additional strength of 1000 more were added. A team of Army doctors and nurses are ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Delhi Government • Disaster • Disease • Guidelines • Indian Army • Quarantine • UN Peace Keeping Mission

April 9: CRPF Valour Day

Every year, April 9 is being marked as CRPF Valour Day all over India. The day is also called “CRPF Shaurya Diwas”. Why Valour Day? A small contingent of the CRPF on April 9, 1965 fought against Pakistan in Rann of Kutch eliminating 34 Pakistan soldiers. This was the first time a full-fledged infantry brigade ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: border issues • Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) • CRPF • India- Pakistan • India-Sri Lanka • Internal Secuirty • Kutch • Naxalite • Parliament Attack • UN Peace Keeping Mission • Valour Day

United Nations suspended rotation and deployment of Peace keeping forces

On April 8, 2020, the United Nations announced that the organization is suspending tis peace keeping forces till June 30. This is being done to mitigate the risk of transmission of COVID-19 virus. About UN Peace Keeping The United Nations Peace Keeping was founded in 1945. There are more than 90,000 active personnel currently working ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: India-United Nations • UN Peace Keeping Mission • UN Security Council (UNSC) • United Nations • UNSC • UNSC Non permanent member

UN Security Council adopts Resolution on Safety and Security of Peace Keepers, First of its Kind

On March 31, 2020, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2518 to ensure safety and security of peacekeepers. This is the first time, a resolution is being passed for the safety of the peacekeepers. Highlights The resolution was initiated and sponsored by China. It was co-sponsored by 43 countries including Pakistan, Iran, South Africa, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: China • Iran • Pakistan • Resolution • UN Peace Keeping Mission • United Nations • United Nations Security Council