Important Days
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2023 – November 5
- World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on November 5 to mark to emphasise the importance of Tsunami knowledge and awareness.
- Theme 2023: Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future
- Tsunami affected India on 26 December 2004
International Day for Biosphere Reserve 2023- November 03
- International Day for Biosphere Reserve is annually observed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to raise awareness of the importance of biosphere reserves and to promote their conservation and sustainable use.
- It was first observed in 2022.
- Theme for 2023 is “Empowering Sustainable Practices”
Note
- There are 18 notified biosphere reserves in India.