CURRENT AFFAIRS: DAYS
International Day of Banks Observed on Dec 4
- Every December 4th is International Bank Day to recognize the important role of the banking system in improving living standards.
- It also recognizes the great potential of multilateral development banks and other international development banks in financing sustainable development and providing expertise.
- On December 19, 2019, the UNGA – United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 74/245, designating December 4 as International Banking Day.
World Soil Day : Dec 5
- The theme for World Soil Day 2020 is Keep soil alive, protect soil biodiversity. World Soil Day also highlights the growing problem due to population expansion.
- It aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, fighting soil biodiversity loss, increasing soil awareness, and encouraging governments, organizations, communities, and individuals around the world to commit to proactively improving soil health.
