CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -UN English Day is observed annually on 23 April. The event was established by UN’s Department of Public Information in 2010 “to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six official languages throughout the Organization".

Detailed explanation-2: -English Language Day 2022: Theme The theme of the year 2022 is “Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities". English Language Day aims to entertain and inform people about the history, culture, and achievements associated with the language.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why is English Language Day celebrated on 23 April? This day was chosen because it is thought to be Shakespeare’s birthday, and the anniversary of his death. As well as being the English language’s most famous playwright, Shakespeare also had a huge impact on modern-day English.

Detailed explanation-4: -The event organized by UNESCO on 21 February will explore and debate on the potential of multilingualism to transform education from a lifelong learning perspective and in different contexts.