Current Affairs - Important Days

The ICAR Foundation and Technology Day 2024 is observed on July 16th. This event marks the celebration of the 96th Indian Council of Agricultural Research Foundation and Technology Day at the Dr. C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex, New Delhi. The event will be inaugurated by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, showcasing the importance and advancements in agricultural research and technology in India.

World Youth Skills Day is observed annually on July 15th. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 to emphasize the importance of equipping young people with essential skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship. This global platform highlights the pivotal role that youth skills play in fostering peace and driving sustainable development. By recognizing this day, societies worldwide aim to address issues such as violent conflicts, online negativity, and economic inequality that disproportionately affect youth.

The International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica is observed on July 11. This date was designated through a resolution sponsored by Germany and Rwanda to remember the tragic events of the Srebrenica genocide during the Bosnian War. In July 1995, the Bosnian Serb army captured the town of Srebrenica, leading to the massacre of thousands of Bosnian Muslim men and boys and the forced displacement of many others. Recognized as genocide by international judicial bodies, this day serves as a somber reminder of the atrocities and the need for ongoing reflection and commemoration.

Malala Day is observed annually on July 12 to celebrate the birthday of Malala Yousafzai, who, at age 17, became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate for her advocacy of girls’ education. This day honours her courage, resilience, and global impact, highlighting her journey from surviving a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012 to becoming a symbol of hope and education rights worldwide.

The United Nations General Assembly has designated July 12 as the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms. This observance highlights the global concern and the need for action against the detrimental effects of sand and dust storms, which significantly impact the environment, health, agriculture, and socio-economic well-being across various regions of the world. The proclamation of this day underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing and mitigating the causes and consequences of these storms.