B. Uniting the workers for economic as well as social advancement
C. Maintaining Safety and Security at the workplace
D. None of the Above
Correct Answer: C. Maintaining Safety and Security at the workplace
International Labour Day is celebrated on 1st May every year in several countries across the world to pay tribute to the contribution of workers. Last year (2019) the theme for the International Labour Day was “Uniting the workers for economic as well as social advancement”, but this year due to COVID-19 outbreak the theme for the International Labour Day 2020 is “Maintaining Safety and Security at the workplace“.
The United Nations and its partner agencies launched a $6.7 billion global appeal to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The world organization had already covered 54 countries. Under the plan, 9 more vulnerable countries have been added. The nine newly added countries are Pakistan, Benin, Mozambique, Djibouti, Liberia, the Philippines, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Zimbabwe.
Japan launched its new space defense unit on May 18, 2020 to monitor and counter threats to the country`s satellites. The role of the unit is mainly to monitor and protect Japanese satellites from enemy attacks or space debris. The launch of the new unit comes amid growing Japanese concern that China and Russia are seeking ways to interfere, disable or destroy satellites.
On Sunday, May 17, 2020, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah signed a power-sharing deal, ending a bitter months-long feud that plunged the country into a political crisis. The breakthrough comes as Afghanistan battles a series of crises, including a rapid spread of the deadly coronavirus and surging militant violence that saw dozens killed in brutal attacks last week. Pakistan welcomed the agreement.
Correct Answer: C. Journalism Without Fear or Favour
The theme of 2020 World Press Freedom Day is ‘Journalism without Fear or Favour‘, an idea that is especially significant in the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, when the press has been declared an essential service, and journalists are part of the frontline battle, bringing stories on everything to do with the coronavirus. The theme also creates awareness on specific issues about the safety of journalists, their independence from political or commercial influence, and gender equality in all aspects of the media.
The second extraordinary G20 virtual Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting were held under the presidency of Saudi Arabia on May 14, 2020. The meeting will be led by the Saudi Minister of Commerce, Dr. Majed Al-Qasabi, and joined by the Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih. Particularly, Country ministers will discuss the “G20 Actions to Support World Trade and Investment through the COVID-19 Pandemic” developed by the TIWG.
C. Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health.
D. Nurses make the society around the world
Correct Answer: C. Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health.
This year the theme of the International Nurses Day is “Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health.” focusing on the true value of nurses to the people of the world and how nurses are central to addressing a wide range of health challenges. The theme aims to inspire nurses and make the public aware of their contribution to healthcare.
The French government said on May 27, 2020, that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients, an unproven and potentially harmful treatment for the disease nonetheless promoted by US President Donald Trump.
On May 12, 2020, the United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides 3.6 million USD assistance to India in order to fight against COVID-19. The funds will be used to strengthen laboratory capacities and support the Infection Prevention and Control centers of India.
On May 8, 2020, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) approved 500 million USD to COVID-19 to India. The funds are to be used for Emergency Response and strengthen the health system.
On May 27, 2020, a joint study by Save the Children and UNICEF showed that Covid-19 pandemic puts 86 million children at risk of poverty by the end of 2020. Nearly two-thirds of those children overall live in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. That would bring the total number of children affected by poverty worldwide to 672 million, an increase of 15 percent over last year.
The 32nd Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting through video conference was held on 14 May 2020. The meeting was held under the theme “Delivering a coordinated Commonwealth COVID-19 response”. The Commonwealth is a political association of 54 member states, nearly all former territories of the British Empire. The member countries shared their experiences and lessons in the fight against COVID-19.
