CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999.

Detailed explanation-3: -International Mother Language Day 2022: It is celebrated on 21 February to spread awareness of linguistic, cultural diversity, and to promote multilingualism. India is home to hundreds of languages and thousands of dialects which make its linguistic and cultural diversity the most unique in the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -February 21st has been recognized as the “International Mother Language Day” by UNESCO. In India, we also refer to it as the Matribhasha Diwas.