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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2023
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2023 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, also known as Diversity Day, is an annual celebration held on May 21st. Its purpose is to recognize and value the...
Published On May 20th, 2023 -
UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine after 1 year
The UN General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and demands the withdrawal of its forces, sending a strong message on the eve of the first anniversary of the invasion that Moscow’s...
Published On February 24th, 2023 -
World Pulses Day 2023 is Observed On 10 February
World Pulses Day 2023 Every year World Pulses Day is celebrated on February 10 with an aim to spread awareness about the nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production. In 2019, the UN General Assembly...
Published On February 10th, 2023 -
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...
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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
