CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August, bringing youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society.

Detailed explanation-2: -This year, the International Youth Day’s theme is “intergenerational solidarity: creating a world for all ages”. The purpose is to amplify the message that action is needed from all generations to achieve the Agenda 2030 and its 17 SDGs, and leave no one behind.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Assembly recommended that public information activities be organized to support the Day as a way to promote better awareness of the World Programme of Action for Youth, adopted by the General Assembly in 1995 (resolution 50/81). International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 after it is designated by the United Nations General Assembly the previous year.