G20 Summit: About G20 Summit: The Group of Twenty, or G20, is an intergovernmental organization made up of the European Union and 19 other nations (EU). It strives to address important global economic concerns like international financial stability, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainable development. G20 nations catered for 85 percent of world economy, 75 […]
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International Year of millets 2023
The Government of India sponsored the proposal for International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 which was accepted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The declaration has been instrumental for the Government of India to be at the forefront in celebrating the IYM. PM Narendra Modi has also shared his vision to make IYM 2023 […]
List of Miss World Winners from 1951 to 2021
List of Miss World Winners: The oldest international beauty pageant still in operation is Miss World. In 1951, Eric Morley started it in the United Kingdom. Julia Morley, Morley’s wife, has served as the pageant’s co-chair since his passing in 2000. It is one of the “Big Four” international beauty pageants, along with Miss Universe, […]
United Nations: “Diwali Stamp-Power of One” awarded to four veteran diplomats and a US lawmaker
Diwali Stamp-Power of One Awards: Four veteran diplomats and a US lawmaker have been honoured with this year’s annual ‘Diwali- Power of One’ award here for their efforts in working towards a peaceful and secure world. The award, which is also known as the ‘Oscars of Diplomacy’, is presented to former top diplomats of the […]
Global Water Resources Report 2021 Released by WMO
WMO (World Meteorological Organization) has released its first annual State of Global Water Resources Report 2021. The aim of this annual report is to support monitoring and management of global freshwater resources in an era of growing demand and limited supplies. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams Overview of […]
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery: 2 December
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2022: The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is celebrated, each year, on December 2. The day is observed to remind us of the evils of enslavement, forced labour, child labour, and sexual exploitation and trafficking and to eliminate slavery practised in our time. The International Day […]
India, China Leads as Global Intellectual Property Filings Reached New Records in 2021
Global intellectual property filings- of patents, trademarks, and designs-reached record levels in 2021 driven largely by increases from Asian countries of India, China, and South Korea according to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams More About The Development: Strong growth in local patent filings in India […]
Day of Eight Billion: United Nations
Day of Eight Billion: On 15 November 2022, the world’s population is projected to reach 8 billion people, a milestone in human development. This unprecedented growth is due to the gradual increase in human lifespan owing to improvements in public health, nutrition, personal hygiene and medicine. It is also the result of high and persistent […]
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: 2 November
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists 2022: November 2nd has been observed as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) since 2013. The day came into existence when the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution in December 2013. The day draws attention to impunity, i.e., culprits […]
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day 2022: All you need to know
National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2022: The National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated every year on October 31st to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This year will mark the 147th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who is also known as the Iron […]
