International Organizations, Defence, Books & Authors, World History

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National Consumer Rights Day is observed annually on December 24th in India. The day commemorates the day in 1986 when the Consumer Protection Act was signed into law by the president. The day is an opportunity to promote the basic rights of all consumers.
The Consumer Protection Act of 2019 guarantees six basic rights to consumers in India. The theme for World Consumer Rights Day in 2023 is “Empowering consumers through clean energy transitions”.

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General Assembly is the principal deliberative and policymaking organ of the United Nations. It is composed of representatives from all member states, and each member state has one vote. The General Assembly discusses and makes decisions on a wide range of international issues, including peace and security, development, human rights, and international law. It serves as a forum for member states to express their views, negotiate agreements, and work together to address global challenges. While other UN organs, such as the Security Council and the Secretariat, have specific roles, the General Assembly is the central body where all member states come together to discuss and shape the policies and priorities of the United Nations.

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Along with New York, Geneva and Nairobi, Vienna is a major Un site which holds the offices of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO, International Atomic Energy Agency, United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees , United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs. Please note that The VIC (Vienna International center) is an extraterritorial area and is free from local area jurisdiction.

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The UN Charter was signed in San Francisco on June 26, 1945, during the United Nations Conference on International Organization. This event marked the establishment of the United Nations, aimed at promoting peace and cooperation among nations after World War II. San Francisco was chosen for its historical significance and its role in the Pacific theater during the war.

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On September 18, 1951, It was commissioned as the first shore hospital of the Indian Navy and was named INHS (Indian Naval Hospital Ship) Asvini, after the twin Asvini Kumars of Hindu mythology who are credited with unmatched knowledge and skills in medicine.

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The famous Sufi poet, Amir Khusrau was the author of the poem “Ashiqa”, a tragic love story of Khizr Khan (son of Alauddin Khilji) and Deval Rani (Princess of Gujarat). Excerpts of the works done by him are Tughluq Nama, Wast-ul-Hayat, Nuh Sipihr, Laila Majnun, etc. He was the court poet of Alauddin Khilji and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya, Delhi.

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Dashkumarcharitam was composed by Dandin, who was a Sanskrit author of prose romances and expounder on poetics in the 6th-7th century. Both Bharavi and Dandin, the authors of Kiratarjuniyam and Dasakumarcharitam respectively, lived in the Pallava court.

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The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted Resolution 2427 to protect children in armed conflict. It aimed at providing legal framework for mainstreaming protection, rights, well-being and empowerment of children throughout the conflict cycle. The resolution 2427, which won unanimous approval of the 15 members of the council, strongly condemns the recruitment and use of children by parties to armed conflict as well as their re-recruitment, killing and maiming, rape and other forms of sexual violence, and abductions. It demands that all relevant parties immediately put an end to such practices and take special measures to protect children. The resolution also emphasizes the responsibility of all states to put an end to impunity and to investigate and prosecute those responsible for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other egregious crimes perpetrated against children. The council was chaired by Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven.

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The Rivonia Trial led to the imprisonment of Nelson Mandela and the others among the accused who were convicted of sabotage and sentenced to life at the Palace of Justice, Pretoria.

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Armoured corps centre and school is located at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.