CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1991, UNESCO’s General Conference endorsed the Windhoek Declaration on media independence and pluralism, which led the UN General Assembly to declare the date of its adoption, 3 May, as World Press Freedom Day.

Detailed explanation-2: -UNESCO declared on 17 November 2015 that the International Day for Universal Access to Information will be marked and celebrated on 28 September every year.

Detailed explanation-3: -In late 2019, the UNESCO General Conference adopted a resolution to proclaim 2022 as the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development.

Detailed explanation-4: -2022 Theme: Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All. Join us for a year-long campaign to promote and recognise the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.