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World Malaria Day 2020

News:The World Malaria Day is observed on April 25 every year by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Facts: Background: It was established in 2007 at the 60th session of the World Health Assembly 2020 Theme: “Zero malaria starts with me”. Additional Facts: Malaria: It is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites that are transmitted to… Continue reading World Malaria Day 2020

UN75 Initiative

News:UN75 Initiative has released the findings from the first three months of Global Dialogue. Facts: The UN75 Initiative was launched by the United Nations in 2019. Aim:To build a global vision for the year 2045 by initiating a dialogue and action on how we can build a better world despite the many challenges we face.… Continue reading UN75 Initiative

Basava Jayanthi

News:The Prime minister has greeted the people on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi,the Birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara. Facts: Basavanna was a 12th-century philosopher, founding saint of the Lingayat sect, Kannada poet and social reformer during the reign of the Kalachuri-dynasty king Bijjala I in Karnataka. Contributions: He rejected gender or social discrimination, superstitions and… Continue reading Basava Jayanthi

World Bank Migration and Development Brief

News:The World Bank has released its report “Migration and Development Brief”. It focuses on COVID-19 Crisis Through a Migration Lens. Facts: The report is prepared by the Migration and Remittances Unit- the research and data arm of the World Bank.It is released twice a year. Aim:To provide an update on key developments in the area… Continue reading World Bank Migration and Development Brief

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