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International Day to Combat Islamophobia: 15 March 

UNGA adopted resolution to observe day: 15.03. 2022

UNGA: United Nations General Assembly 

Introducer: Pakistan on behalf of the (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation)

March 15 was chosen because on 15 March 2019, 51 Muslims were killed and 40 injured in mass shootings in mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand

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The day recognizes the contributions of Louis Braille in helping blind and visually impaired people to read and write.

The first World Braille Day was celebrated on January 4, 2019

4th edition of World Braille Day was celebrated on 4 January, 2022.

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed across the globe every year on 17 October to raise awareness about the people who are struggling and living in poverty.

Theme 2020: Acting together to achieve social and environment justice for all

Theme 2021: Building the Future Together: Let's End Persistent Poverty by Respecting All People and Our Planet.

Theme 2022: Dignity for all in practice 

Theme 2023: 

Theme 2024: Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment 

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• World River Day is observed on fourth Sunday of September to raise awareness regarding water bodies and to promote their conservation.
• Theme 2022: The importance of Rivers to Biodiversity 
  
• Theme 2023: Recognising the importance of transboundary river cooperation
• Theme 2024: Waterways of Life

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Know about Pope Francis

Real Name: Jorge Mario Bergoglio

Born: 17 December 1936 (Argentina)

Died: 21 April 2025

He was the first Latin American and Jesuit Pope in history

He was the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City Since 2013

Aged: 88

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Explanation

The 2025 conflict was a brief armed conflict between India and Pakistan.

India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on 7 May 2025.

In response, Pakistan launched its Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos on 10 May 2025 against India.

On 10th of May 2025, a ceasefire was announced by the US president Donald Trump.

 Additional Information:

Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam terrorist attack in Indian occupied Kashmir on 22 April 2025 in which 26 civilians were killed.

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Explanation

AIDS is a pandemic disease caused by the infection of (HIV), which damages the human immune system.

World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December since 1988.

Theme 2021: End Inequalities, End AIDS

Theme 2022: Equalize

Theme 2023: Let communities lead

Theme 2024: Take the rights path: My health, my right!

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World Fisheries Day is celebrated on 21 November.

With the aim to highlight the importance of sustainable fisheries

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World Space Week is a global celebration of space science, technology, and their contributions to humanity. 

This annual event takes place between Oct 4 and Oct 10 and is organized by the United Nations and the World Space Week Association (WSWA). 

Theme 2024: Space and Climate Change.

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• Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day as international observances on September 27.
• Theme 2020: Tourism and rural development
• Theme 2021: Tourism for Inclusive Growth

• Theme 2022: Rethinking Tourism
• Theme 2023: Tourism and green investments
• Theme 2024: Tourism and Peace