6. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023: Date, Theme, Significance and History
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is an annual event observed on June 15th to raise awareness about the mistreatment, discrimination, and neglect endured by elderly individuals.
The day serves as a platform to underscore the importance of upholding the rights of older adults, encouraging society to value and respect their presence.
The United Nations has designated the theme for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 as "Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age Policy, Law, and Evidence-based Responses."
7. Global Wind Day 2023: Date, Significance and History
Global Wind Day, also known as World Wind Day, is a global event celebrated annually on June 15th. It serves as an opportunity to explore the potential of wind energy, its capacity to transform our energy systems, reduce carbon emissions in our economies, and stimulate job creation and economic growth.
This day encourages us to delve into the power of wind and the immense possibilities it offers to reshape our energy landscape.
Summits and Conferences News
8. First Hindu-American summit in US: All you need to know
The inaugural Hindu-American Summit for political engagement, organised by a group of Indian Americans, was scheduled to take place at the US Capitol Hill on June 14.
The summit's primary objective is to bring attention and support for the concerns and issues faced by the Hindu community, which has been underrepresented in politics.
Ranks and Reports News
9. Global Slavery Index 2023: Where does India rank?
The fifth edition of the Global Slavery Index provides a global overview of modern slavery and is based on the 2022 estimates.
The index is created by Walk Free, a human rights organization, and is based on data from the Global Estimates of Modern Slavery, produced by the International Labour Organization (ILO), Walk Free, and International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Schemes News
10. Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2023-24: Key Information and Features
The Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme 2023-24, announced by the Government of India, offers individuals and eligible entities an opportunity to invest in gold in a convenient and secure manner.
The SGBs are issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of the government, serving as an alternative to physical gold investments.
