Current Affairs - Important Days

The International Day of Zero Waste is celebrated every year on March 30th, as established by a resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly on December 14, 2022. This day is significant for raising awareness about reducing waste and promoting zero-waste initiatives to achieve sustainable development goals.

World Piano Day 2024 was celebrated on March 28, which marks the 88th day of the year and symbolizes the 88 keys on a standard piano keyboard, highlighting the significance of this musical instrument globally.

World Theatre Day is celebrated on March 27 every year to honour and recognize the art of theatre globally. This day highlights the significance of theatre and its contributions to the entertainment industry.

Chandrayaan-3, India’s third lunar mission, took off from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 14 and successfully landed on the Moon's surface on August 23, 2023. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) approved the name "Statio Shiv Shakti" for the landing site, marking this date as a significant milestone in India's space exploration journey.

World Poetry Day is celebrated on March 21 every year. This day is significant as it honours the role of poetry in cultural and linguistic expression. It was adopted by UNESCO in 1999 to promote linguistic diversity, revive poetry traditions, and increase awareness and understanding of endangered languages. The theme for World Poetry Day 2024 is "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants," highlighting the influence and inspiration that past poets have on contemporary poetry.