Importand days World Soil Day ▪ World Soil Day is celebrated annually on December 5 and commemorates its 10th anniversary. ▪ This year’s theme is “Caring for Soils – Measure, Monitor, Manage”, which focuses on the importance of accurate soil data and the data is crucial for promoting sustainable practices. ▪ These practices support food security and environmental protection and will be hosted in Thailand, also people can participate online via Zoom. Awards & Honours ▪ Michelle Bachelet, former Chilean President and human rights advocate. ▪ Receives Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development ▪ From Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust Contributions ✓ Founding Director of UN Women. ✓ UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) ▪ India got selected the International Social Security Association’s Good Practice Award for Asia and Pacific for this year for five services provided by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Why ? ✓ Efficient communication channels ✓ Outreach programme "Nidhi Aapke Nikat” ✓ initiative "Prayaas" for pension order delivery
