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Nigeria’s UN envoy elected as President of UNGA 74th Session
Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) was elected as President of 74th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). Key Highlights Muhammad-Bande, was nominated by Nigeria and endorsed by African group, at the election. The 193-member UNGA ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
India Elected To Executive Board of First UN-Habitat Assembly
India has been elected to the Executive Board of the first UN-Habitat Assembly which is being held at Nairobi. The theme for the UN-Habitat Assembly is “Innovation for Better Quality of Life in Cities and Communities”. UN-Habitat Assembly The UN-Habitat ..
21 May: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development observed
On 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was celebrated. The year 2019 has been declared ‘International Year of Indigenous Languages’ by UN General Assembly, so as to bring awareness to importance of linguistic diversity. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
18 May: ‘Buddha Purnima’ celebrated
Buddha Purnima also known as Vaishak Purnima is the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha (or Lord Buddha). 18 May 2019 witnessed the 2,563rd birth anniversary of the Buddha and is being celebrated across the world. About Buddha Purnima Background: Buddha ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
International Day of Families observed on 15 May
The International Day of Families is observed on 15 May every year. Its annual observance reflects the importance international community acknowledges and attaches to families and roles played by them in development. Key Facts About: The United Nations (UN) recognizes ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
World Press Freedom Day observed on 3 May
The World Press Freedom Day 2019 is observed on 3 May 2019. It is being jointly organized by UNESCO, African Union Commission and Government of Ethiopia. The year 2019 marks 26th celebration of WPFD. The main event is being held ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
First International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace observed on April 24
First official ‘International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace’ was observed by United Nations (UN) on April 24, 2019. It was aimed at disseminating advantages of multilateralism and diplomacy for peace by educational and public awareness-raising activities. On this ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
British airways misses its path
A British aiways began its journey from London to Germany. It took off in the wrong direction and landed in Scotland. The diversion was an accident as the paperwork for the flight was filed incorrectly. Passengers realised that they were ..
World Pulses Day-2019
February 10, 2019, was celebrated as the first World Pulses Day. The Year 2016 was celebrated as International Year of Pulses to highlight the contribution of Pulses to sustainable food production and towards food security and nutrition. Building on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
International Anti-Corruption Day observed on December 9
International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is observed every year across world on December 9 to raise public awareness of corruption and what people can do to fight it. Observance of this day aims to promote and strengthen measures to prevent and ..