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International Asteroid Day: In December 2016 the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/71/90, declaring 30 June International Asteroid Day  in order to “observe each year at the international level the anniversary of the Tunguska impact over Siberia, Russian Federation, on 30 June 1908, and to raise public awareness about the asteroid impact hazard.” तुंगुस्का घटना Why Asteroid Day? International …

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989. The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: 26 June On 26 June 1987, two important …

International Widows Day is observed on 23rd June every year to address the issue that widows and their children faces in several countries. United Nations wanted to draw an attention towards the experiences of widows and how to provide unique support at the time they need. Let us read more about International Widows Day, history behind it and conditions of …

United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated on 23rd June every year to highlight the contribution of public service in the development process and to value public service to the community. Read on for complete details. On United Nations Public Service Day, the UN Public Service Awards are given. The first award ceremony took place in 2003. It is known …

World Olympic Day: It is celebrated on 23rd June to commemorate the day when the International Olympic Committee was founded in 1894. Let us have a look at its history, objectives and quotes. World Olympic Day: The objective of the day is to promote sports and spread the message to make sports an integral part of life. On 23 June …

World Rainforest Day: World Rainforest Day is celebrated every June 22 globally. The day aims to preserve, protect and conserve the rainforest for future generations. World Rainforest Day (WRD): Overview World Rainforest Day is a global observance held annually on June 22. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of rainforests and promoting efforts to protect …

World Refugee Day will be celebrated on Thursday, 20th June 2024 with the central theme of “Solidarity with Refugees“. The UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees), a UN Refugee Agency with worldwide presence, will organize several events on World Refugee Day. World Refugee Day: 20 June An event will be organized at Delray Beach, Florida in which the refugees …

June 21 was declared as the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2014. Yoga, a 6,000 year-old physical, mental and spiritual practice having its origin in India, aims to transform the body and the mind. Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi declared that there will be an official website mea.gov.in/idy.htm for this, and …

Autistic Pride Day: It is observed every year on 18 June. The day is dedicated to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for them to be autistic and proud and celebrate who they are. Let us read in detail about autism. Autistic Pride Day: History Autistic Pride Day: In 2005, the day was celebrated first time by the organisation Aspies …

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: It is observed every year on 17 June to spread awareness among people about the cooperation required to combat desertification and the effects of drought. Let us have a look at this year’s theme, history, and significance of the day. World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: 17 June This year the day …