International Day Against Nuclear Tests: Date, UN resolution, why is it observed-every thing you should know

International Day Against Nuclear Tests is being observed on Tuesday, August 29 across the world. The main aim of observing this day is to increase awareness about the impacts of nuclear tests and nuclear explosions. It also aims to increase awareness about a nuclear-weapon-free world. The U.S.A. is the only country to have used nuclear weapons. It dropped nuclear bombs on the Japanese cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima during World War II. Though no nuclear weapon has been used since then, many more countries have developed nuclear weapons.

Why August 29?

In an attempt to increase awareness of a nuclear-weapon-free world, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed resolution 64/35 on December 2, 2009, to observe the International Day Against Nuclear Tests on August 29. Central Asian Republic of Kazakhstan moved the resolution to commemorate the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Tests site on August 29, 1991.

UN Resolution

The UN resolution was passed unanimously and it called for increasing awareness and education about the nuclear weapon test explosions. It was observed for the first time in 2010. The day is observed every year to remind the people of the dangers of nuclear weapons and the need to make the world nuclear-weapon-free.

FAQs:

Q1. When did the UN declare to observe International Day Against Nuclear Tests?
A1. The UN adopted a unanimous resolution on December 2, 2009, and declared to observe International Day Against Nuclear Tests on August 29. The date was chosen to commemorate the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Tests site on August 29, 1991.

Q2. Why is International Day Against Nuclear Tests observed?
A2. International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed every year on August 29 to increase awareness against nuclear tests and nuclear explosions. It is observed to educate the people on the dangers of nuclear tests.