26% of World’s Population Does Not Have Safe Drinking Water: UNESCO Report Unsafe drinking water is a persistent problem worldwide, with millions of people suffering from waterborne diseases every year. According to a new report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 26% of the world’s population does not have access to…
World Poetry Day 2023: World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21st March Poetry is a form of creative writing that uses language to express emotions, ideas, and experiences in a way that is both beautiful and meaningful. World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21st March every year to recognize the power of poetry and its…
Dr. Mahendra Mishra : Dr. Mahendra Mishra awarded the International Mother Language Award in Dhaka Dr. Mahendra Mishra, a well-known linguist and scholar, has been awarded the prestigious International Mother Language Award in Dhaka. The award is given annually by UNESCO to individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the promotion and preservation…
World Radio Day 2023: Importance of Radio as a Medium of Communication World Radio Day is observed annually on February 13th to celebrate the importance of radio as a medium of communication and to raise awareness about its unique value in today’s world. This day was first observed in 2012, after the United Nations Educational,…
Living Heritage University : UNESCO to Declare the World’s First Living Heritage University The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has decided to declare India’s first university, the 1000-year-old Takshashila University located in Pakistan, as the world’s first Living Heritage University. The decision was taken during a meeting of the UNESCO World Heritage…
UNESCO-listed Ukraine’s Odesa a World Heritage Site in Danger The Ukrainian city of Odesa, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site, is facing an environmental crisis due to the uncontrolled construction of high-rise buildings along its coastline. The city is known for its beautiful beaches and 19th-century architecture, which attracts a large number of tourists every year….
UNESCO Decides to Dedicate International Day of Education to Afghan Girls and Women The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced that the International Day of Education for the year 2023 will be dedicated to Afghan girls and women. This decision was taken as a response to the increasing educational needs of…
