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UN Russian Language Day
- UN Russian Language Day is observed annually on June 6. The event was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2010.
- UN Russian Language Day coincides with the birthday of Aleksandr Pushkin, a Russian poet who is considered the father of modern Russian language.
World Pest Day
- Every June 6 is World Pest Day or sometimes called World Pest Awareness Day.
- The day was created to raise awareness of how pest management helps preserve the quality of life for you and your loved ones.
- World Pest Day was initiated by the Chinese Pest Control Association, and co-sponsored by the Federation of Asian and Oceania Pest Managers’ Association, the National Pest Management Association, and the Confederation of European Pest Management Associations.
World Food Safety Day
- The World Food Safety Day is celebrated every year on June 7 to draw global attention to the health consequences of contaminated food and water.
- First celebration was in 2019.
- WHO, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is pleased to facilitate Member States efforts to celebrate the World Food Safety Day.
- Theme 2020 “Food safety, everyone’s business”.
World Oceans Day
- June 8th is celebrated as World Oceans Day to remind everyone about the importance of oceans’ role in our everyday life.
- This day makes people come together and discuss the innovative ways to save oceans for us and for our future generations.
- This year’s theme for World Ocean Day is ‘Innovation for a Sustainable Ocean’.
World Brain Tumour Day
- World Brain Tumor Day 2020 is observed on June 8 Since 2000, which also coincides with World Ocean Day.
- The day was initiated by the German Brain Tumour Association, which is called as Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe in German.
- The association provides support to the brain tumour patients and their family members besides providing facilities for scientists and health professionals for efficient treatment.
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