United Nations General Assembly Current Affairs - 2019
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12 August: International Youth Day
The International Youth Day is observed every year across world on 12 August to bring youth issues to attention of international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. The day draws attention to given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth and also seeks to highlight role played Read More…
Month: Current Affairs – August, 2019 Categories: Events & Observances
Tags: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • International Youth Day • International Youth Day 2019 • International Youth Day 2019 Theme • SDG 4 • United Nations General Assembly • World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth
15 July: World Youth Skills Day
The World Youth Skills Day is observed every year on 15 July across the world. UNESCO’s theme for WYSD 2019 is- Learning to learn for life and work. The day 15 July 2019 also marks 4th anniversary of National Skill Development Mission also known as Skill India Mission which was launched on 15 July in Read More…
Month: Current Affairs – July, 2019 Categories: Events & Observances
Tags: National Skill Development Mission • Skill India Mission • UNESCO • United Nations General Assembly • World Youth Skills Day
Coffee Table Book launched to commemorate 50 years of partnership with UNWFP
‘The Coffee Table Book – 50 years of Partnership for Change’ was launched by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar along with Dr. Hameed Nuru, Representative and Country Director, United Nation World Food Programme (UNWFP) in India, to commemorate five decades (50 years) of partnership between Union Ministry and agency Read More…
Month: Current Affairs – July, 2019 Categories: Governance & Politics
Tags: Coffee Table Book • Food and Agriculture Organization • India-UNWFP • SDG-2 • UN World Food Programme • Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare • United Nations Development Group • United Nations General Assembly
30 June: International Day of Parliamentarism
Every year 30 June is celebrated across the world as International Day of Parliamentarism. It marks day of establishment of Inter-Parliamentary Union, the global organization of parliaments in 1889. About International Day of Parliamentarism Background: It was established by United Nations General Assembly in 2018 by adopting n its resolution A/RES/72/278. The day seeks to Read More…
Month: Current Affairs – July, 2019 Categories: Events & Observances
Tags: Althingi • Inter-Parliamentary Union • International Day of Parliamentarism • Parliament • United Nations General Assembly • World’s oldest parliament
20 June: World Refugee Day observed
The World Refugee Day is observed across the world on 20 June every year. The theme for World Refugee Day 2019 was: Step with Refugees – Take a Step on World Refugee Day. About World Refugee Day Objective: The day is overserved annually to celebrate stories and contributions of refugees. Background: On 4 December 2000, Read More…
Month: Current Affairs – June, 2019 Categories: Events & Observances
Tags: Refugee • resolution 55/76 • UN High Commissioner for Refugees • UNGA • UNHCR Study on Refugees • United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention • United Nations General Assembly • World Refugee Day
19 June: World Sickle Cell Day observed
The World Sickle Cell Day is globally observed every year on 19 June, to raise public awareness about the sickle cell disease and its treatment methods. This year is the 40th celebration of World Sickle Cell Day. About World Sickle Cell Day Background: The day was 1st recognized by United Nations General Assembly (63rd session) Read More…
Month: Current Affairs – June, 2019 Categories: Events & Observances
Tags: African Union • Genetic Disease • Republic of Senegal • Sickle Cell Disease • Sickle Cell Disease International Organization • UNESCO • United Nations General Assembly • WHO • World Health Organisation • World Sickle Cell Day
17 June: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCDD) is being observed globally on 17 June 2019. According to United Nation (UN), Desertification means degradation of land in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas and that Desertification does not refer to expansion of existing deserts. Key Highlights Background: WDCDD was proclaimed on 30 January 1995 Read More…
Month: Current Affairs – June, 2019 Categories: Events & Observances
Tags: Desertification • National Domestic Product • Per Drop More Crops • resolution A/RES/49/115 • Soil Health Card Scheme • UNGA • United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification • United Nations General Assembly • WDCDD • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
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