Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

November 10 is observed annually as World Science Day for Peace and Development. The day was declared by UNESCO in 2001, following the World Conference on Science held in 1999 in Budapest, Hungary. The first worldwide celebration took place in 2002. The main objective is to increase public engagement with science and highlight its importance in promoting peace and sustainable development. The 2026 theme is “Common ground through science diplomacy,” which emphasises international scientific cooperation, dialogue and collaboration to address global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss and public health.