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29 MAY: International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers observed
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers was observed on May 29 2019. The theme for this year is ‘Protecting Civilians, Protecting Peace’. About International Day of UN Peacekeepers Background: It was instituted by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
UNGA resolution demands UK withdrawal from Chagos Archipelago
The United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) passed a non-binding resolution asking United Kingdom (UK) to return Chagos Archipelago in Indian Ocean to Mauritius. Key Highlights Background: On February 2019 International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
22 May: International Day for Biological Diversity observed
The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) was observed on 22 May 2019. The day is celebrated every year to increase understanding and awareness about biodiversity issues. About International Day for Biological Diversity Background: The International Day for Biological Diversity ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
21 May: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development observed
On 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was celebrated. The year 2019 has been declared ‘International Year of Indigenous Languages’ by UN General Assembly, so as to bring awareness to importance of linguistic diversity. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
20 May: World Bee Day celebrated
The World Bee Day is celebrated every year on May 20. It marks the birthday anniversary of beekeeping pioneer Anton Janša. The theme for World Bee Day 2019 was “Save the Bees”. About World Bee Day Background: 20 May was ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
UN Sasakawa Award 2019: Awarded to Pramod Kumar Mishra
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) conferred ‘Sasakawa Award 2019’ for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) to Pramod Kumar Mishra, Additional Principal Secretary to Prime Minister of India. Key Facts The Sasakawa Awardee was announced at recent Award ..