International Day for the Prevention of Genocide and Remembrance of its Victims is observed every year on 9 December.

International Day for the Prevention of Genocide and Remembrance of its Victims is observed every year on 9 December.

Daily Current Affairs   /   International Day for the Prevention of Genocide and Remembrance of its Victims is observed every year on 9 December.

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Important Days Published on: December 11 2023

Share on facebook
  • International Day for the Prevention of Genocide and Remembrance of its Victims is observed annually on 9 December.
  • The day aims to raise awareness of the Genocide Convention and combat the crime of genocide.
  • It is defined in the Convention, and is intended to commemorate and honor its victims.
  • Celebration of this day was announced by the United Nations General Assembly in the year 3015.
  • The Genocide Convention of 1948 was the first time the crime of genocide was codified in international law.
  • This day is celebrated in the memory of this law.
  • This law confirms that genocide is a crime under international law.
Recent Post's

  • The Telangana government launched the Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme providing ₹5 lakh coverage to 1.15 crore families starting June 2, 2026.

    Read More....

  • The Prakriti 2026 conference in New Delhi introduced the Indian Carbon Market Portal to streamline carbon trading and climate action.

    Read More....

  • The traditional Kelbai ‘Peth’ Festival is being celebrated in Mulgao, Goa, featuring a sacred ritual journey of the deity to Mayem village.

    Read More....

  • Scientists identified the desert moss Syntrichia caninervis as a potential pioneer for Mars colonization due to its extreme resilience.

    Read More....

  • World Water Day 2026 was observed on March 22 with the theme "Water and Gender" to promote equitable access and management.

    Read More....

  • A new wild kiwi species, Actinidia indica, was discovered by the Botanical Survey of India in the Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh.

    Read More....

  • The Indian government launched the PRARAMBH 2026 campaign to educate citizens about the new Income Tax Act, 2025, effective from April 1.

    Read More....

  • Pakistan ranked first in the Global Terrorism Index 2026 due to rising violence, while India stood at the 13th position.

    Read More....

  • The Madras High Court issued directives for the systematic removal of the invasive plant species Prosopis juliflora to restore Tamil Nadu's ecology.

    Read More....

  • The National Productivity Council (NPC) has been designated as the Environment Audit Designated Agency to monitor industrial compliance.

    Read More....