Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

International Asteroid Day is observed every year on June 30 to commemorate the anniversary of the Tunguska impact that occurred over Siberia, Russian Federation, on June 30, 1908. This global observance was officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2016 through resolution A/RES/71/90. The day serves to raise awareness about asteroids, the potential threat they pose to Earth, and the importance of developing strategies for planetary defence. The commemoration is a key part of global efforts to educate the public and promote international cooperation in monitoring and preventing asteroid-related hazards.