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UN General Assembly adopts Indian Co-sponsored Resolution on ‘Education For Democracy’
The United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) adopted a resolution titled ‘Education for Democracy’ that reaffirms the right of everyone to education. The resolution, which was co-sponsored by India, recognises that “education for all” contributes to the strengthening of democracy. The resolution...
Published On January 20th, 2023 -
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...
Published On December 7th, 2022 -
UNGA designates Nov 18 as World Day for prevention of child sexual abuse
The UN General Assembly has declared November 18 as the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence. The new World Day is aimed at bringing global visibility to the trauma of child sexual...
Published On November 18th, 2022 -
World Tsunami Awareness Day observed on 05th November
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022: In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated November 5 as World Tsunami Awareness Day, calling on countries, international bodies and civil society to raise tsunami awareness and share innovative approaches to risk reduction. UN...
Published On November 5th, 2022 -
Gandhi Jayanti: History, Importance and Significance
Gandhi Jayanti Every year on the 2nd of October, Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. During the Independence of India, Mahatma Gandhi played a very important role. Gandhi Jayanti is one of the...
Published On October 2nd, 2022