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June 17: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year on June 17 to promote public awareness to combat desertification. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) had designated June 17 as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought in 1994. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017
India re-elected to ECOSOC
India has won its re-election to the UN’s principal organ on economic, social and environmental issues for another three-year term. India was one among the 18 nations to win election to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Salient Highlights India has ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017
UN General Assembly Approves Creation of New UN Office of Counter Terrorism
The United Nations General Assembly has approved the establishment of a new United Nations office of counter-terrorism to help Member States implement UN’s global counter-terrorism strategy. Salient Highlights With the creation of new UN office of counter terrorism, UN will transfer ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017
India's GDP Growth Forecast for 2017 Revised Downward by UN
In the report titled, World Economic Situation and Prospects, the UN has projected a 7.3% growth for India in 2017. Earlier in the report’s January edition, UN had forecasted a growth of 7.7% for the year. The revised report also has ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2017
India elected as President of UN-Habitat
India has been unanimously elected as the President of the UN-Habitat. UN-Habitat, an organ of the United Nations’ Organisation (UNO) reports to the United Nations General Assembly. UN-Habitat promotes socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements across the world. India has been elected as ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2017
April 22: Earth Day
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. It was first celebrated in 1970, and since then it is celebrated in more than 193 countries by over a billion people every year. Earth Day celebrations are coordinated globally by ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
India contributes USD 2,50,000 to Election Assistance Division of UN
India has contributed USD 2,50,000 to the UN Election Assistance Division to help other countries to hold elections and develop their electoral systems. This is the second time that India has contributed USD 2,50,000 towards electoral assistance and capacity building. The first ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
February 21: International Mother Language Day
The International Mother Language Day (IMLD) was observed across the world on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. This year it is the 17th anniversary of IMLD. The observance of this day signifies importance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
India joins UN network to halve maternal, newborn deaths
India has joined Network for Improving Quality of Care for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, a global health network focused on improving the quality of care for new mothers and babies. The network is supported by World Health Organisation (WHO), ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2017
Indian economy projected to grow by 7.7% in FY 2017: UNWESP report
According to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2017 report, India’s economy is projected to grow by 7.7% in fiscal 2017 and 7.6% in 2018 India will remain the fastest growing large developing economy due to its ..