Nobel Peace Prize, 2020

The Nobel Prize for Peace, 2020 has been awarded to the World Food Programme. The WFP has been honoured with the prize for its role towards contributing better conditions for peace in conflict affected areas. It has been a driving force in preventing hunger in war zones. World Food Programme The United Nations World Food ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Food security • Nobel Prize • nobel prize for peace • United Nations • United Nations World Food Programme • World Food Programme

October 9: World Post Day

Every year, the World Post Day is celebrated by the United Nations on October 9. This is being celebrated on October 9 to commemorate the establishment of Universal Postal Union in October 9, 1874. The day was declared as World Post Day at the Universal Postal Union Congress held in Japan in 1969. Highlights The ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: India Post • India Post Payments Bank • Lord Clive • Postal system • United Nations • Universal Postal Union • World Post Day

Referendum in New Caledonia rejects independence from France

The New Caledonia is a French territory located in southwest Pacific Ocean. It is a popular tourist spot and well known for its coral seas. The territory voted against independence from France under its new referendum that was held recently. About the Island The Island was discovered by a British Navigator James Cook in 1774. ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: decolonisation • France • new caledonia • Pacific Ocean • referendum • United Nations

September 30: International Translation Day

Every year the International Translation Day is celebrated by the United Nations on September 30. The day is celebrated to pay tribute to the works of language professionals who have played an important role in bringing nations together, understand and cooperate, contribute to the development and strengthening of world peace and security. Why September 30? ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Constitution of India • Eighth Schedule • International Translation Day • Member of parliament • United Nations

September 29: International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction

Every year the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction is observed on 29th September 2020. This is the first ever observance of the day by the Food Agriculture Organization, United Nations. It was designated by the UN in 2019 Highlights Globally 14% of food produced is lost between harvest and retail. ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Climate change • Food and Agriculture Organization • Global Hunger Index • international day of awareness on food loss and waste reduction • SDG • Supply chain • United Nations