21st of February is observed as Mother language day internationally across the world. The day is being celebrated in order to spread awareness of linguistic, and 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. Language is not only a means of communication but it also represents a diverse cultural and intellectual heritage.Also read: Delhi: Man kills girlfriend, stores body in RefrigeratorHistory: In November 1999, the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) proclaimed International Mother Language Day. The General Assembly of the UN welcomed the proclamation of the day in its resolution.More than 6,700 languages are spoken worldwide but at least 40% are threatened with extinction.The classroom has a vital role to play in keeping them alive!@UNESCO is calling on countries to imp
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Statue of Mahatma Gandhi Unveiled At UN : “Reminder Of Values He Upheld”
Its a sense of proud for all of us as Indian, as the statue of our Father of nation, Mahatma Gandhi, has been recently unveiled at the headquarters of UN. The state was unveiled by Foreign Minister S Jaishankar in New York yesterday.UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called Mahatma Gandhi an “uncompromising advocate for peaceful co-existence.” He also shared the glimpses of the installation of statue at the headquarters on his social media. If talking about the installation and unveiled of the statue, it was done by the Foreign minister of India S Jaishankar, in NewYork at UN Headquarters.Further floral tributes were give in front of the state by Guterres and the President of the 77th UN General Assembly Csaba Korosi and India’s Permanent Representative Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj.Also read : Students to get classes on Radio : Karnataka government.Its a sense of proud forall ofusas Indian, as the statue of our Father of nation, Mahatma Gandhi, has been recently unveiled at the he
View More Statue of Mahatma Gandhi Unveiled At UN : “Reminder Of Values He Upheld”What is International Anti Corruption day : History , Significance, Theme of 2022.
In this world of increasing Corruption all around us, UN has taken a very impressive step a long back in order to increase the level of awareness among the people about corruption and its adverse affects on society.Significance of Celebrating the day : The world celebrates International Anti-Corruption Day(IACD) on December 9. The primary purpose of honoring this day is to promote awareness of a corruption-free society. Everyone is aware that corruption affects all aspects of society. Therefore, it is vital that we dedicate ourselves to confronting and eliminating corruption together. The goal of this day is to make people aware of the consequences of engaging in corruption and encourage them to adopt a moral path.Also read : THE APP WHICH HELPED STUDENTS TO SEEK JOBS : SUCCESS STORY INTERNSHALAHistory :The United Nations General Assembly approved the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on October 31, 2003, as the first step towards tackling corruption. The Assembly also d
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