CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day) celebrated annually on September 21 is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.

Detailed explanation-2: -The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.

Detailed explanation-3: -Building Back Together for Peace and Prosperity United Nations Day, on 24 October, marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.

Detailed explanation-4: -1981– UN General Assembly Resolution passed The date initially chosen was the regular opening day of the annual sessions of the General Assembly, the third Tuesday of September. (This was changed in 2001 to the current annual celebration on 21 September each year - see 2001 below.)

Detailed explanation-5: -It’s National Chai Day, National Miniature Golf Day, National Pecan Cookie Day, World Gratitude Day, Escapology Day… and much more!