Category 16 · International Relations & Places in News

International Days, Years and Observances

10 micro topics in International Relations & Places in News for UPSC Prelims, in book order: International Day of Yoga (21 June); World Environment Day (5 June); and 8 more.

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International Day of Yoga (21 June)

The International Day of Yoga is observed on 21 June every year, the day of the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed it in his address to the United Nations General…
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World Environment Day (5 June)

World Environment Day is observed on 5 June every year and is the United Nations' main day for encouraging action to protect the environment. It was established by the UN General Assembly in 1972 on the…
16.3

International Women's Day (8 March)

International Women's Day is observed on 8 March every year to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural and political achievements and to call for gender equality. It grew out of women's labour movements in North America and…
16.4

World Health Day (7 April)

World Health Day is observed on 7 April every year to mark the founding of the World Health Organization, WHO, whose constitution came into force on 7 April 1948. The first World Health Assembly in 1948…
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International Day of Peace (21 September)

The International Day of Peace is observed on 21 September every year to strengthen the ideals of peace within and among nations and peoples. It was established by the UN General Assembly in resolution 36/67 of…
16.6

World Wetlands Day (2 February)

World Wetlands Day is observed on 2 February every year to mark the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, known as the Ramsar Convention, at Ramsar in Iran on 2 February 1971. The…
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International Days Related to the United Nations Calendar

International days related to the United Nations calendar are observances that the UN General Assembly or a UN agency designates to raise awareness of an issue, and the UN lists well over 150 of them. A…
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International Years Declared by the United Nations (e.g., International Year of Millets)

International Years declared by the United Nations are calendar years that the General Assembly dedicates to a theme to raise global awareness and mobilise action. Each is designated by a resolution, and a UN agency usually…
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World Wildlife Day (3 March)

World Wildlife Day is observed on 3 March every year to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild animals and plants. The date marks the signing of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species…
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International Literacy Day (8 September)

International Literacy Day is observed on 8 September every year to highlight the importance of literacy as a matter of human dignity and rights, and to advance the literacy agenda. UNESCO proclaimed it on 26 October…

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Which topics are in International Days, Years and Observances?

International Days, Years and Observances has 10 micro topics in International Relations & Places in News: International Day of Yoga (21 June); World Environment Day (5 June); International Women's Day (8 March); World Health Day (7 April); International Day of Peace (21 September); World Wetlands Day (2 February); International Days Related to the United Nations Calendar; International Years Declared by the United Nations (e.g., International Year of Millets); World Wildlife Day (3 March); International Literacy Day (8 September).

Is International Days, Years and Observances important for UPSC Prelims?

International Days, Years and Observances is a part of the UPSC Prelims International Relations & Places in News syllabus map on MaargX UPSC. Each of its 10 published topics has key terms, a Mains angle and practice questions.