CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -UN French Language Day is observed annually on 20 March. 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: -International Francophonie Day (French: Journée internationale de la Francophonie) is observed within the International Organization of La Francophonie’s 77 member states every March 20 to celebrate the French language and Francophone culture. There are over 369 million French speakers on Earth.

Detailed explanation-3: -French Language Day is on March 20 and we’re more than excited to celebrate with some French culture, language, and history as we ask… parlez vous Francais?

Detailed explanation-4: -French Language Day is observed every year on March 20 to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity. French Language Day was established by the United Nations (UN) as an opportunity to make the international community aware of the history, culture and use of the French language.

Detailed explanation-5: -The theme of International Francophonie Day this year will be “The French language, connecting for action.”