DAYS AND THEMES. Flashcards
What is the theme of World Environment Day 2022?
The theme of World Environment Day 2022 is “Only One Earth”, focusing on “Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature”. Celebrated on 5th of june every year.
First observed in 1973, World Environment Day is characterised by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as “a global platform for inspiring positive change”.
It is celebrated every year on June 5 by millions of people across the world. World Environment Day 2022 is hosted by Sweden.
THEME of world meteorology day 2022?
Every year, World Meteorological Day is celebrated globally on 23rd March.
Theme for 2022:
“Early warning and early action” - it emphasises the critical necessity of hydrometeorological and climate information for disaster risk reduction.
World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day was celebrated on the 2nd of February 2022 across the globe.
On the occasion, “National Wetland Decadal Change Atlas” was prepared by the Space Applications Center (SAC - one of the major centers of ISRO).
The original Atlas was released by SAC in 2011 and has over the years been used extensively by all the State Governments also in their planning processes.
Two new Ramsar sites (Wetlands of International Importance), Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in UP were also announced on the occasion.
theme for wetlands day 2022
WETLANDS ACTION FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE.
WORLD WATER DAY.
is celebrated on 22nd March Every Year to highlight the importance of water.
Aim: The Day aims to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.
Theme: Groundwater: making the invisible visible.
The theme was decided by UN-water at its 30th meeting in Rome. It was proposed by the International Groundwater Resources Assessment Centre (IGRAC).
History:
The idea for this international day goes back to 1992, the year in which the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro took place.
That same year, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution by which 22nd March of each year was declared World Day for Water, to be observed starting in 1993.
Later on, other celebrations and events were added. For instance, the International Year of Cooperation in the Water Sphere 2013, and the current International Decade for Action on Water for Sustainable Development, 2018-2028.
significance of world water day.
The day’s intention is to inspire people around the world to learn more about water-related issues and to take action to make a difference.
While water covers almost 70% of the planet, freshwater only amounts to about 3% of it, out of which two-thirds is frozen or inaccessible and unavailable for use.
These observances serve to reaffirm that water and sanitation measures are key to poverty reduction, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.
What does the UN World Water Development Report 2022 say?
Groundwater, which accounts for 99% of all liquid freshwater, has the potential to provide societies with tremendous social, economic and environmental benefits and opportunities.
The groundwater already provides almost half of the total water used for domestic purposes including drinking water. The water resource has though been mismanaged, undervalued and abused.
The report describes groundwater to be central to the fight against poverty and achieving food and water security and even the creation of jobs and socio-economic development.
The Asia-Pacific region is the largest groundwater abstractor in the world, containing seven out of the ten countries that extract most groundwater (Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan and Turkey).
These countries alone account for roughly 60% of the world’s total groundwater withdrawal.
The present dependence on groundwater will only increase due to increasing water demand by all sectors and increasing disruption in rainfall patterns.
The report states that it all starts with making the invisible visible and the action would require strong and concerted efforts to manage and use it sustainably.
World Tourism day
Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day as international observances on September 27. This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted. The adoption of these Statutes is considered a milestone in global tourism. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.
At its Twelfth Session in Istanbul, Turkey, in October 1997, the UNWTO General Assembly decided to designate a host country each year to act as the Organization’s partner in the celebration of World Tourism Day. At its Fifteenth Session in Beijing, China, in October 2003, the Assembly decided the following geographic order to be followed for World Tourism Day celebrations: 2006 in Europe; 2007 in South Asia; 2008 in the Americas; 2009 in Africa and 2011 in the Middle East.
host and theme of world tourism day 2022
host- INDONESIA
THEME- RETHINKING TOURISM
World Rabies Day
September 28th 2022 is the 16th World Rabies Day.
World Rabies Day is marked annually to raise awareness about rabies and its prevention. In addition to this, the day also highlights the process of defeating this lethal disease to eradicate it completely. It was French chemist and microbiologist, Louis Pasteur, who developed the first-ever vaccination for treating rabies.
THEME
According to the World Health Organisation, the theme of World Rabies Day 2022 is ‘Rabies: One Health, Zero Deaths.’ The theme is to emphasize the connection between the environment, people, and animals.
One Heath in the theme represents the vulnerabilities of the health system but also sheds light on how magnanimous they can achieve with collaboration across sectors. Zero Deaths means that the world has all the medicines, tools, vaccines, and technologies to eradicate the disease, and ‘zero deaths’ should be the end goal.
World Rabies Day: History
The first-ever World Rabies Day campaign took place back in 2007. The campaign began as a partnership between many organizations including the Alliance for Rabies Control, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. This was headlined by the co-sponsorship of the World Health Organization, the World Organisation for Animal Health, and the Pan American Health Organization.
After three consecutive years of celebrating World Rabies Day, it was estimated that prevention and awareness events took place in more than 100 countries and over 100 million people were educated about the dangers of contracting rabies. Meanwhile, 3 million dogs were also vaccinated.
World Rabies Day: Significance
On the day, a network of international government agencies, NGOs, and vaccine manufacturers use World Rabies Day as a tool to organize events, conferences, and campaigns led by experts to assist in the eradication of the disease. The government also announces plans and policies to progress toward the goal. In the long-term goal, the Global Strategic Plan for the eradication of this dog-mediated is aimed to be Zero deaths by 30 (2030).
first time organised in 2007.
Airforce Day 2022
INDIAN AIR FORCE DAY 2022: Indian Air Force Day is observed on October 8. This year, marks the 90th-anniversary celebration of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The day and its observance is a matter of pride for Indians and inspire a patriotic zeal among the citizenry for the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. They defend the nation by securing the Indian airspace, not only in times of cross-border conflict but also conduct rescue operations during natural calamities. The President of India is the Commander-in-chief of the IAF.
The main celebration will happen at Chandigarh Air Force Station. This is a first for the IAF, since last year, the event took place in the National Capital Region (NCR). Air shows will be conducted, including flybys. Passes will be distributed for the air show at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh.
Indian Air Force Day: History
The IAF, was established on October 8, 1932, by the erstwhile British Empire. It was formed to provide support to the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force, especially during World War II against Japan. The IAF was used to attack Japanese bases in Burma to stall the Japanese army’s advance to India. King George VI honoured the contributions of the IAF in 1945 with the prefix “Royal.” This honorary title was dropped in 1950 after India became a republic.
The IAF also played important roles during the Congo Crisis (1960-1966) and the Annexation of Goa (1961), the Second Kashmir War (1965), the Bangladesh Liberation War (1971), the Kargil War (1999), and the Balakot airstrike and the India-Pakistan standoff of 2019.
National Unity day 2022
Every year October 31 is dedicated to observing the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Sardar Vallabhbhai was the first Minister of our country who played a vital role in forming states by bringing the princely states together under the Union of India. Therefore, he is denoted as the man of unity who brought the states together and a statue of unity was created by him in Gujrat. This year marks the 147th anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The reason behind the celebration of this day is to make people aware of the ideas of staying together and uplifting society.
NATIONAL UNITY DAY 2022: HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE
The day was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014 with the theme of Run for Unity. By observing this day, it provides strength and resilience for the nation to hold on to unity, integrity, and security. India, being the land of unity in diversity, has various cultural institutions that promote this day. Even an award is dedicated to Rashtriya Ekta Diwas to inspire the nation with the contributions made by individuals for the country.
STATUE OF UNITY
Statue Statue of unity
Height 182 meter
Statue of unity called 8th wonder of the world
