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World Radio Day 2023
In 2023, the United Nations and other countries are celebrating the 12th edition of World Radio Day. It is celebrated on February 13. The celebrations of World Radio Day are launched by UNESCO on behalf of the UN. The day ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
World Braille Day: January 4
Every year, the World Braille Day is celebrated on January 4 by the United Nations and several other international organizations. The day is celebrated to create awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the realization ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
Annually, on 25th March the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is observed by the United Nations. This day is observed to commemorate Alec Collett’s abduction anniversary. Overview: Alec Collett was a journalist who was abducted ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
UNHRC Debate on Ukraine
The United Nations Human Rights Council voted to have an urgent debate on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, further isolating Russia, which had previously resisted Ukraine’s efforts to bring attention to war crimes. Overview: Russia’s aggression against Ukraine dominated the start ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India to take over as President of UNSC for August
From August India will be the president of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month and then the nation will host various events in the three major areas of fight against terrorism, maritime security and peacekeeping. Highlights S. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
World Braille Day: January 4
Every year, the World Braille Day is celebrated on January 4 by United Nations and several other international organizations. The day is celebrated to create awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the realization of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
October 2: International Day of Non-Violence
The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2 commemorating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007. The day is marked to spread the message of non-violence through ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
COVID-19 and Child Labour Report by the United Nations
The International Labour Organization and the UNICEF have released a report on Child Labour. The report has been released under the title Title: COVID-19 and Child Labour: A Time of Crisis, A Time to Act Key Findings The report says ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020