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INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN DAY

2020 Theme: Mountain biodiversity

December 11, “International Mountain Day”, was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003. The General Assembly “encouraged the international community to organize events at all levels on that day to highlight the importance of sustainable mountain development.”

International Mountain Day is “observed every year with a different theme relevant to sustainable mountain development. FAO is the U.N. organization mandated to lead observance of International Mountain Day.

The theme for International Mountain Day 2010 was “Mountain minorities and indigenous peoples.” It aims to raise awareness about indigenous peoples and minorities who live in mountain environments and the relevance of their cultural heritage, traditions and customs.”

On International Mountain Day 2018, Josué Lorca, president of Venezuela’s National Parks Institute, traveled to the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Mérida, to announce measures intended to lengthen the life of Venezuela’s last remaining glacier.

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INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY

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International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) ~ December 9

International Anti-Corruption Day also Mlondi Caluza’s birthday has been observed annually, on 9 December, since the passage of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on 31 October 2003 to raise public awareness for anti-corruption.

The Convention states, in part, that the UN is: “concerned about the seriousness of problems and threats posed by corruption to the stability and security of societies, undermining the institutions and values of democracy, ethical values and justice and jeopardizing sustainable development and the rule of law”.

It delegates to the Convention the power to: “promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption more efficiently and effectively… promote, facilitate and support international cooperation and technical assistance in the prevention of and fight against corruption… [and] promote integrity, accountability and proper management of public affairs and public property…”

Let’s build our world free of all corrupt practices…

Laws: https://vikaspedia.in/social-welfare/social-awareness/legal-awareness/anti-corruption-law-in-india

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CDS GENERAL BIPIN RAWAT

Emergence: 16 March 1958

Demise: 8 December 2021

General Bipin Laxman Singh Rawat [recipient of awards like PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC ] was an Indian military officer who was a four-star general of the Indian Army.

He served as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Indian Armed Forces from January 2020 until his death in a helicopter crash in December 2021.

Prior to taking over as the CDS, he served as 57th and last Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee as well as 26th Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army.

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION DAY

Theme till 2023 :

“Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development.”

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International Civil Aviation Day: 7th December

In 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that 7 December was to be the International Civil Aviation Day. The day has been celebrated by the International Civil Aviation Organization since 7 December 1994, the 50th anniversary of the signing the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

The purpose of the day is to recognize the importance of aviation, especially international air travel, to the social and economic development of the world. The purpose of International Civil Aviation Day is to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the social and economic development of States, and of the unique role of ICAO in helping States to cooperate and realize a truly global rapid transit network at the service of all mankind. As the UN and world nations have now adopted Agenda 2030, and embarked on a new era…

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WORLD SOIL DAY

Theme for 2021 :

“Halt soil salinization, enhance soil production”.

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World Soil Day: 5th December

The International Year of Soils, 2015 (IYS 2015) was declared by the Sixty-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly on December 20th, 2013 after recognizing December 5th as World Soil Day.

The purpose of the IYS was to raise awareness worldwide of the importance of soils for food security, agriculture, as well as in mitigation of climate change, poverty alleviation, and sustainable development.

The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) and the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) have invited the public to continue to celebrate World Soil Day on the 5th of December on an ongoing basis.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has implemented the hashtag, #WorldSoilDay, and a campaign “Stop soil erosion, Save our future,” with suggestions for activities by students, farmers, teachers, NGOs and private sector organizations.

A map of International World Soil Day events is available online…

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🇮🇳 NAVY DAY 🇮🇳

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Navy Day (India): 4th December

Navy Day in India is celebrated on 4 December every year to recognize the achievements and role of the Indian Navy to the country. 4 December was chosen as on that day in 1971, during Operation Trident, the Indian Navy sank four Pakistani vessels including PNS Khaibar, killing hundreds of Pakistani Navy personnel. On this day, those who martyred in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 are also remembered.

During the days leading up to Navy Day, during Navy Week and the days prior to that, various events take place such as an open sea swimming competition, ships are open for visitors and school children, there is a veteran sailors lunch, performances by the Naval Symphonic Orchestra take place, an Indian Navy Inter School Quiz Competition happens, a Navy Half Marathon as well as an air display for school children and the beating retreat and tattoo…

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DAY FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED

Theme for 2021 :

Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 world.

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities : 3rd December

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It has been observed with varying degrees of success around the planet. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life. It was originally called “International Day of Disabled Persons” until 2007. Each year the day focuses on a different issue.

Theme for 2020: “Building Black Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World”

https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities

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THE PARADOX OF OUR AGE

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NATIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION DAY

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National Pollution Prevention Day (India): 2nd December

NationalPollution Prevention Dayis observed on 2^ndDecember in India. Thisdayis observed in the memory of people who lost their lives in Bhopal gas calamity. Bhopal gas tragedy occurred in the year 1984 on the night of 2–3 December.

National Health Portal: https://www.nhp.gov.in/

Pollution prevention protects the environment by conserving and protecting natural resources while strengthening economic growth through more efficient production in industry and less need for households, businesses and communities to handle waste.

Pollution prevention(P2) is a strategy for reducing the amount ofwastecreated and released into the environment, particularly byindustrialfacilities,agriculture, or consumers. Many large corporations view P2 as a method of improving the efficiency andprofitabilityofproduction processesbywaste reductionandtechnology advancements.Legislative bodies have enacted P2 measures, such as thePollution Prevention Act of 1990and theClean Air Act Amendments of 1990by theUnited States Congress.

More information at:

https://green.wikia.org/wiki/Pollution_Prevention

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