Get the Daily and Latest Current Affairs 2024 on our website. These current affairs are Updated by our specialists and are relevant for all competitive tests UPSC, SSC, IAS, Railway-RRB, UPPSC, and Other State Government and Central Jobs/Exams.
Category : Important Days
Published on: September 26 2021
Share on facebook
· International Day for the Complete Abolition of Nuclear Weapons is observed on 26 September.
· The day aims to address one of humanity's most difficult challenges to peace.
· The establishment of the International Day for the Total Abolition of Nuclear Weapons signaled a shift in the nuclear weapons debate.
· Since the year 2014, International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is being observed every year.
Important facts
About nuclear weapons
v A nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive power from a combination of nuclear reactions, either fission or fusion reactions.
v Eight countries have declared that they have nuclear weapons: the US, Russia, Britain, France, China, India, Pakistan and North Korea.
v The US spends about $25 billion (about £20 billion) on nuclear weapons every year.
v The bikini was named because the designer wanted the bikini to be a revealing swimsuit, causing an explosive reaction at Atoll.
Amitabh Bachchan to receive the prestigious Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema.
Read More....The world's inaugural 'Miss AI' beauty pageant has been unveiled, marking a pioneering event at the intersection of technology and beauty standards.
Read More....Vivek Agarwal (IAS) granted a six-month extension as Director of FIU-India, reinforcing his pivotal role in overseeing financial intelligence operations.
Read More....Renowned Indian technocrat Sam Pitroda launches his thought-provoking book "The Idea of Democracy," addressing pressing global concerns and advocating for democratic principles worldwide.
Read More....Actor Ram Charan honored with honorary doctorate in literature from Vels University for his cinematic contributions.
Read More....IAF veteran, who served in World War 2, passes away at the age of 103.
Read More....Musical dance program "Tagore on the Padma Boat" organized at Rabindra Kuthibari, Bangladesh.
Read More....Sheetal Devi secures silver medal in Khelo India NTPC National Ranking Archery Competition.
Read More....Kuwait's Emir appoints Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Sabah as Prime Minister.
Read More....Greenfield Noida International Airport seals fuel pipeline deal with BPCL.
Read More....
