CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In 2001, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity and in December 2002, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249, declared 21 May to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.

Detailed explanation-2: -Held every year on 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.

Detailed explanation-3: -Question 1: Is there any theme for celebrating World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2023? Answer: No, there is no theme for celebrating World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development in any year and simply basic celebrations are encouraged among people.

Detailed explanation-4: -The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to advance the four goals of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions adopted on 20 October 2005: Support sustainable systems of governance for culture.