On which date is the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness observed annually?

The correct answer is March 5.

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• The International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is observed annually on March 5.

Key Points

• The day is observed annually on March 5 to promote awareness of disarmament and non-proliferation issues.
• It was established by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution A/RES/77/51 in December 2022.
• The day coincides with the date the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons took effect.
• The aim is to deepen public understanding of disarmament’s role in peace and security.

Additional Information

• International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness
  • Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2022.
  • Focuses on promoting global peace, security, and disarmament awareness.
  • Encourages global engagement, particularly from youth and civil society.
• Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
  • Aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote peaceful nuclear cooperation.
  • Signed in 1968 and came into effect in 1970, emphasizing global disarmament.