International Day - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

ANSWER: Poverty

Explanation:
International Day for Eradication of Poverty was observed on 17th October 2015. The theme for this day was “Building a Sustainable Future: Coming Together to end Poverty and Discrimination”. The celebration of this day comes after UN adopted 2030 SDGs to succeed the MDGs. International Day for Eradication of Poverty has been observed each year since 1992 when UNGA resolution 47/196 identified the day to raise awareness about the need for the eradication of poverty and destitution in all nations.

ANSWER: Partnership for Peace-Dignity for All

Explanation:
International Day of Peace was observed on 21 September 2015 across the globe to acknowledge and recognize the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace. The International Day of Peace is a day of ceasefire and the theme of International Day of Peace for the year 2015 is Partnerships for Peace- Dignity for All. UNGA has devoted this day to the strengthening of ideals of peace within and among nations. International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by resolution 36/67 of the United Nations General Assembly to coincide with its opening session, which was held each year on the third Tuesday of September. The first Peace Day was observed in September in the year 1982. During 2001, the UNGA by unanimous vote adopted resolution 55/282, which established 21 September as an annual day of non-violence and cease-fire.

ANSWER: 4th April

Explanation:
The 2015 theme 'More than Mines' takes into account the types of explosive threats faced by the United Nations and its members and brings attention to the fact that disposing of explosive hazards is only one part of UN mine action work.