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‘Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for all other human rights’ is the theme of which international day?

A. World Press Freedom Day
B. World Art Day
C. World Journalist Day
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: A. World Press Freedom Day

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The World Press Freedom Day is being observed on May 3, to create awareness about the importance of press freedom and the role of journalists in promoting democracy and defending human rights. It also aims to remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression as enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The theme for this year’s World Press Freedom Day is “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for all other human rights”.

Which city is the host of the ‘United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues’?

A. New Delhi
B. New York
C. Sydney
D. London

Answer

Correct Answer: B. New York

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The twenty-second session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) will take place at United Nations Headquarters, New York.
United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is the largest annual gathering of indigenous people. The session’s priority theme is: “Indigenous Peoples, human health, planetary and territorial health, and climate change: a rights-based Approach”.