International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day 2025 Observed on April 26 to Honour the Victims and Raise Awareness.

Important Days | Dated: 29 Apr 2025

The United Nations (UN)'s International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is annually observed across the globe on 26th April to commemorate the anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The day is observed to honour the victims and survivors of the Chernobyl disaster and to raise awareness about its long-lasting impacts.
  • - 26th April 2025 marks the 39th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) On 8th December 2016, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution A/RES/71/125 and proclaimed 26th April of every year as International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day.
  • (ii) The first-ever International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day was observed on 26th April 2017.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, when was the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day 2025 observed?

Correct Answer: April 26

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