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South Asia Youth Peace Conference held in New Delhi
The three day South Asia Regional Youth Peace Conference was held in New Delhi as part 150th birth anniversary celebrations of father of nation Mahatma Gandhi. It was organised by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
2018 International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace is observed every year on 21 September to strengthen the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared ..
Gopalkrishna Gandhi selected for 2018 Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award for promoting communal harmony and peace
Gopalkrishna Gandhi, the former West Bengal governor, has been selected for 2018 Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award for his outstanding contribution towards the promotion of communal harmony, peace and goodwill. The award will be presented to him at a special ceremony ..
India ranked 136th in Global Peace Index
India has been ranked 136th among 163 countries in Global Peace Index 2018 due to a reduction in the level of violent crime driven by increased law enforcement. The Index is prepared by Sydney-based international think-tank Institute for Economics and ..
2018 International Museum Day (IMD)
The International Museum Day (IMD) is observed every year on May 18 to raise awareness of the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples”. ..
2017 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)
The 2017 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) for its work to draw attention to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons and for its ground-breaking efforts to achieve ..
The United Nations’ International Day of Peace on 21 September
The United Nations’ International Day of Peace is observed every year on September 21 to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. This year, in 2017, the day will focus on engaging and mobilizing ..
UGC-NTA NET Political Science – International Relations United Nations Peace and Development Perspectives
The United Nations (UN) plays a very important role in promoting peace and development globally. Established in 1945, the UN aims to encourage international cooperation and maintain peace among nations. Peace – Definition and Importance Peace refers to a state ..
National Dialogue Quartet wins 2015 Nobel Peace Prize
National Dialogue Quartet (NDQ) in Tunisia has won prestigious 2015 Nobel Peace Prize. Norwegian Nobel Committee has selected NDQ for its decisive contribution in building pluralistic democracy in Tunisia in the wake of the 2011 Jasmine Revolution. NDQ was established ..