Future Officers

Ministry of Finance stated that around 39 crore poor people received financial assistance of Rs.34,800 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) as of 5 May 2020. The amount was transferred to the beneficiaries using the digital payment infrastructure.

About Scheme:

PMGKP announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 26 March 2020 to protect poor people from the impact of the lockdown due to COVID-19.
The Government announced free food grains and cash payment to women and poor senior citizens and farmers under the scheme.
The swift implementation of the package is continuously monitored by Central and State governments.
Central/State governments ensure that the relief measures reach the needy swiftly and in line with the intent of the lockdown.
Fintech and digital technology have been employed for efficient transfer to the beneficiary.
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) ensures that the amount is directly credited into the account of the beneficiary, eliminates leakage, and improves efficiency. It has also ensured credit to the beneficiary’s account without the need for the beneficiary to physically go to the branch.

Nigah Scheme:

Why it is in News?

Himachal Pradesh State Government is to launch the “Nigah” Scheme to properly sensitize and educate family members of people coming from other states so that social distancing is effectively maintained.

About the scheme:

Under the scheme, a team of ASHA workers, health workers, and Anganwadi workers would visit the family members of persons arriving from other states.
The will educate them about the importance of social distancing so that they could be saved from any possible infection.
The state government also ordered to mark the people who have come from other states.
Also, the govt. stated that strict action would be taken against those jumping home quarantine as this would not only harm their family members but also society as a whole.
The persons entering the state have been asked to download Aarogya Setu App and must also be provided with Information Education Communication (IEC) material regarding the importance of social distancing.

Ayush Kavach app:

Why it is in news?

Uttar Pradesh state government unveiled the Ayush Kavach app that will provide health-related tips and information about ayurvedic medicines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The app was launched by the UP Chief Minister.

About App:

Ayush Kavach mobile app will help people access prescriptions to strengthen their resistance through the ancient mode of Yoga and Ayurveda of India.
Ayurveda and the ancient traditions of India.
It is expected to boost immunity through Ayurveda which will help in fighting these types of viruses.
The mobile app Ayush Kavach was developed by the Ayush Department of Uttar Pradesh in view of the COVID-19 health crisis.

Defence

Operation Samudra Setu:

Why it is in News?

Indian Navy launched Operation Samudra Setu, meaning Sea Bridge, as a part of a national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas.
Indian Naval Ships (INS) Jalashwa and Magar are presently en route to the port of Malè, the Republic of Maldives to commence evacuation operations from 8 May 2020 as part of Phase-1.

About Operation:

The operation aims to evacuate personnel who repatriate Indian citizens from overseas.
GoI is monitoring the situation with respect to the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the citizens abroad.
The Indian Navy has been directed to make suitable preparations for their evacuation by sea.
The Indian Mission in the Republic of Maldives is preparing a list of Indian nationals to be evacuated by Naval ships and will facilitate their embarkation after the requisite medical screening.
Under the operation, a total of 1000 persons are planned to be evacuated during the first trip, catering for COVID-related social distancing norms vis-a-vis the carrying capacity and medical facilities available onboard.
The ships are provisioned for the evacuation operation. The evacuated personnel will be provided the basic amenities and medical facilities during the sea-passage.
Stringent protocols have been stipulated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The evacuated personnel will be disembarked at Kochi, Kerala. They will be entrusted to the care of State authorities.
This operation is done by the Ministries of Defence, External Affairs, Home Affairs, Health, and various other agencies of Central/State governments.

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Economy

MSME Policy:

Why it is in News?

The Government of India is to implement a new Agro MSME policy. The policy is to focus entrepreneurship in rural, tribal, forest and agricultural areas.

About Policy:

The policy will try to replace foreign imports with domestic production.
The industries will be encouraged to focus more on science and technology, innovation, research skills, entrepreneurship. This will help to convert knowledge to wealth.
The GoI has already launched several initiatives in order to achieve this. For instance, 100 lakh crores have been allocated to improve the infrastructure sector.
The policy will utilize this opportunity to divert those investments towards India.
The policy will encourage investors to invest in other cities other than Delhi and Mumbai.

Important News Articles – May 6/2020

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International

The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-says-us-has-flattened-coronavirus-curve/article31514708.ece?homepage=true

The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pfizer-biontech-begin-virus-vaccine-trial/article31512251.ece?homepage=true

The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/coronavirus-european-leaders-push-vaccine-financing-drive/article31497360.ece?utm_source=udmprecommendation_asidefiller&utm_medium=asidefiller

Government Policy ans Schemes

The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/mplads-its-suspension-and-why-it-must-go/article31504548.ece

Health and Welfare: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/getting-over-pandemic-stage-fright/article31512655.ece

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Economy

The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pfizer-biontech-begin-virus-vaccine-trial/article31512251.ece?homepage=true

Daily Current Affairs – May 5/2020

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National

Virtual summit of Non – Alingned Movement:

PM is to participate in a virtual summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on 4 May. The summit aims to enhance the coordination of the member states in their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The External Affairs Minister will also participate in the summit.
The summit will be conducted under the Presidency of Azerbaijan, who is the president of the NAM till 2022.
The summit will be convened by President Ilham Aliyev.
The summit will identify measures for enhanced coordination among NAM members in their common fight against COVID-19.
The online session will conclude with a political declaration of the movement “uniting against COVID-19.”
The summit-level meeting will witness the participation from representatives of international organizations such as the United Nations

About NAM summit:

The Non-Alignment Movement was founded in 1961. The NAM summit was instituted based upon Bandung principles that were adopted at the Belgrade Summit in 1955.
The Belgrade Summit was an Afro-Asian Conference. The movement works towards the attainment of independence for many countries.
NAM marks the biggest grouping of countries outside the United Nations. It comprises 120 developing countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
India is one of the founding members of the NAM summit.
The non-alignment principles constitute one of the basic tenets of Nepal’s foreign policy NAM. The 18th NAM Summit was held in 2019 at the Island of Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Government Policies and Schemes

IDEAthon: The future of River management.

The National Mission for Clean Ganga operating (NMCG) under Ministry of Jal Shakti and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) launched “IDEAthon” titled “The future of River Management” to explore how the COVID-19 crisis can shape River Management strategies for the future.
The move focuses on creating awareness about the ecological importance and economic potential of the rivers to help the cities.

About IDEAthon:

This created a framework called River Management in a city’s urban river management plan.
It examined how the social angle of rivers can be leveraged to address other crises.
The IDEAthon sought to brainstorm the learnings from COVID-19 pandemic, the following lockdown, and its impact on river management.
It also aims to mainstream River Management in a city’s Urban Planning framework. NMCG has developed a template for an Urban River Management Plan with the National Institute of Urban Affairs.
Interactive discussion on various aspects of river management was held during the event.

Science and Technology

Arktika – M satellite:

Russia announced that it is to launch the country’s first Arktika-M satellite from the Baikonur space center on 9 December 2020 at the end of 2020.

About Satellite:

The number one Arktika-M spacecraft which has been developed is undergoing radio-electronic testing.
The satellite will be used for monitoring the Arctic climate and the environment.
The satellite will be launched using a Soyuz-2.Ib carrier rocket with the Fregat booster.
Russia’s Arktika-M remote-sensing and emergency communications satellite will gather meteorological data in the polar regions of the Earth.
The data collected will allow improving weather forecasts and will enable scientists to better study climate change.
The 2nd Arktika-M satellite is still under development and will be launched in 2023.

Economy

Agro MSME policy:

Centre is to introduce an Agro MSME Policy that will focus on entrepreneurship development in rural, tribal, agricultural, and forest areas for manufacturing products using local raw material.
The move focuses on export enhancement and import substitution to replace foreign imports with domestic production.
It also focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, science and technology, research skill and experiences to convert the knowledge into wealth.
The policy will also focus on further extension of the moratorium, payment of salaries to workers during lockdown from their ESI and Provident Fund, a helpline for MSMEs, strengthening access to finance, etc.
Also, the Ministry of MSME has signed an MoU with AYUSH Ministry to promote the AYUSH sector through various schemes of Ministry of MSMEs in the areas of training, skilling, handholding, and entrepreneurship development.
The MSME sector needs to be ensured by industries that necessary preventive measures are taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He emphasized on the usage of PPE (Masks, sanitizer, etc.) and advised to maintain social distancing norms during business operations.

विश्व अस्थमा दिवस

प्रसंग:

• विश्व अस्थमा दिवस दुनिया भर में स्वास्थ्य देखभाल समूहों और अस्थमा शिक्षकों के सहयोग से मई में पहले मंगलवार को आयोजित एक वार्षिक कार्यक्रम है।
• दिन स्वास्थ्य के मुद्दे पर ध्यान देता है और अस्थमा से जूझता है।
• लक्ष्य दुनिया भर में अस्थमा जागरूकता और देखभाल में सुधार करना है।

इतिहास:
• पहला विश्व अस्थमा दिवस, 1998 में, बार्सिलोना, स्पेन में आयोजित पहली विश्व अस्थमा बैठक के संयोजन में 35 से अधिक देशों में मनाया गया था।
• तब से प्रत्येक विश्व अस्थमा दिवस के साथ भागीदारी बढ़ गई है, और दिन दुनिया की सबसे महत्वपूर्ण अस्थमा जागरूकता और शिक्षा की घटनाओं में से एक बन गया है।

क्यों मनाया जाता है?
• GINA अस्थमा “प्रसार, रुग्णता और मृत्यु दर” को कम करने के लिए स्वास्थ्य देखभाल समूहों और अस्थमा शिक्षकों के साथ काम करता है।
• अस्थमा से पीड़ित लोगों के जीवन को बेहतर बनाने के लिए, GINA सबूत इकट्ठा करता है, अनुसंधान आयोजित करता है और विश्व अस्थमा दिवस जैसे आयोजन करता है।
लक्षण:
• लक्षण एक व्यक्ति से दूसरे व्यक्ति में और तीव्रता में भिन्न होते हैं, लेकिन आम तौर पर उन लक्षणों में खांसी, घरघराहट, सांस की तकलीफ, सीने में दर्द या दबाव शामिल हैं। अस्थमा पीड़ितों में अक्सर सांस की तकलीफ और घरघराहट के हमले होते हैं।
• लक्षण दिन या सप्ताह में कई बार हो सकते हैं और शारीरिक गतिविधि के दौरान या रात के दौरान खराब हो सकते हैं।
विश्व अस्थमा दिवस 2020 का विषय ‘पर्याप्त अस्थमा से होने वाली मृत्यु’ है।

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राष्ट्रीय

केसर के लिए जीआई टैग:

• भौगोलिक संकेत (जीआई) टैग उन उत्पादों पर एक संकेत है जिनकी एक विशिष्ट भौगोलिक उत्पत्ति है और उत्पाद में विशेष गुणवत्ता या प्रतिष्ठा हो सकती है।
• एक उत्पाद को टैग करने से उत्पादकों की समग्र आर्थिक समृद्धि होगी।
• कश्मीरी केसर को भौगोलिक संकेत (जीआई) टैग मिला। • कृषि कश्मीर विभाग को प्रमाणपत्र प्रदान किया गया था।
• यह प्रसिद्ध और अद्वितीय है क्योंकि यह 1,600 मीटर की ऊंचाई पर उगाया जाता है।
• मसाला क्रोकस फूल से प्राप्त होता है। कश्मीर केसर लंबा, मोटा होता है, और प्राकृतिक लाल रंग का होता है।
• केसर का गहरा लाल रंग क्रोकिन की उच्च मात्रा के कारण होता है। सफारी के कारण इसका भरपूर स्वाद है और कड़वाहट पिक्रोक्रोसिन की उपस्थिति के कारण है।
• कश्मीर में उगाए जाने वाले केसर में तेज़ सुगंध होती है और इसे बिना किसी रसायन के मिलाया जाता है।
• केसर कश्मीर घाटी में सैकड़ों वर्षों से उगाया जाता है और यह बहुत महंगा है।
• केसर का उपयोग दवाओं और कश्मीर में खाना पकाने में बड़े पैमाने पर किया जाता है, जिसमें दावा किया जाता है कि केसर एक कामोत्तेजक है।

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विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी

यूवी कीटाणुशोधन टॉवर:
• रक्षा अनुसंधान और विकास संगठन (DRDO) ने उच्च संक्रमण-प्रवण क्षेत्रों के तेजी से और रासायनिक-मुक्त कीटाणुशोधन के लिए ‘यूवी ब्लास्टर,’ एक अल्ट्रा वायलेट (यूवी) कीटाणुशोधन टॉवर विकसित किया।
• यूवी ब्लास्टर लेजर साइंस एंड टेक्नोलॉजी सेंटर (LASTEC) द्वारा डिजाइन और विकसित एक यूवी आधारित क्षेत्र सैनिटाइज़र है, जो मैसर्स न्यू एज इंस्ट्रूमेंट्स एंड मैटेरियल्स प्राइवेट लिमिटेड, गुरुग्राम की सहायता से डीआरडीओ की दिल्ली स्थित प्रमुख प्रयोगशाला है।
• यूवी ब्लास्टर का उपयोग उच्च तकनीक सतहों जैसे इलेक्ट्रॉनिक उपकरण, कंप्यूटर, और प्रयोगशालाओं और कार्यालयों में अन्य उपकरणों के लिए किया जा सकता है जो रासायनिक तरीकों से कीटाणुशोधन के लिए उपयुक्त नहीं हैं।
• यह उपकरण उन क्षेत्रों के लिए भी प्रभावी है, जहां हवाई अड्डों, शॉपिंग मॉल, महानगरों, होटलों, कारखानों, कार्यालयों आदि का बड़ा प्रवाह है।
• यूवी आधारित क्षेत्र सैनिटाइजर का उपयोग रिमोट ऑपरेशन द्वारा लैपटॉप / मोबाइल फोन के माध्यम से वाईफाई लिंक का उपयोग करके किया जा सकता है।
• उपकरण में 43-यूवी रोशनी के लिए 254 एनएम तरंग दैर्ध्य पर 43 वाट यूवी-सी बिजली के साथ छह लैंप हैं।
• लगभग 12 x 12 फीट आयाम वाले कमरे के लिए, कीटाणुशोधन समय 400 वर्ग फुट क्षेत्र के लिए लगभग 10 मिनट और 30 मिनट है। यह कमरे के भीतर विभिन्न स्थानों पर उपकरणों की स्थिति के आधार पर किया जाता है।
• यह सैनिटाइज़र कमरे या मानव हस्तक्षेप के आकस्मिक उद्घाटन पर बंद हो जाता है।

अर्थव्यवस्था

बांस के संसाधन और भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था:

• केंद्रीय राज्य मंत्री (स्वतंत्र प्रभार) उत्तर पूर्वी क्षेत्र (DoNER) का विकास, वीडियो कॉन्फ्रेंस के माध्यम से बांस कॉन्क्लेव को संबोधित किया। सम्मेलन में केंद्रीय कृषि मंत्रालय और विभिन्न क्षेत्रों के हितधारकों ने भाग लिया।
• मंत्री ने भारत की पोस्ट-COVID अर्थव्यवस्था पर चर्चा की जो भारत को अपने बांस संसाधनों के समर्थन से आर्थिक शक्ति के रूप में उभरने का अवसर प्रदान करेगी।
• पूर्वोत्तर में भारत का 60% हिस्सा बांस का है।
• भारत में “अगरबत्ती” की कुल आवश्यकता लगभग 2,30,000 प्रति वर्ष है और इसका बाजार मूल्य रु। 5000 करोड़ तक है। भारत इसका बड़ा हिस्सा चीन और वियतनाम जैसे देशों से आयात करता रहा है।
• यह उम्मीद की जाती है कि पोस्ट-कोविद युग, उत्तर-पूर्वी क्षेत्र के लिए एक अवसर प्रदान करेगा ताकि भारत बदले हुए परिदृश्य में विश्व प्रतिस्पर्धी और आत्मनिर्भर बन सके।
• केंद्र बांस विनिर्माण और व्यापार को बढ़ावा देने के लिए भी योजना बना रहा है और इस क्षेत्र में सार्वजनिक-निजी भागीदारी (पीपीपी) की व्यवहार्यता पर काम करता है।
बांस क्यों:
• बांस को कई उत्पादों में संसाधित किया जा सकता है, जिसमें जैव-डीजल और हरे ईंधन, लकड़ी के लकड़ी और प्लाईवुड शामिल हैं।
• यह अर्थव्यवस्था की संपूर्ण प्रकृति को बदल सकता है और कई क्षेत्रों में रोजगार के अवसर पैदा कर सकता है

World Asthma Day

Context:

World Asthma Day is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in May, in collaboration with health care groups and asthma educators throughout the world.
The day calls attention to the health issue and the struggles of asthma suffers.
The goal is to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.

History:

The first World Asthma Day, in 1998, was celebrated in more than 35 countries in conjunction with the first World Asthma Meeting held in Barcelona, Spain.
Participation has increased with each World Asthma Day held since then, and the day has become one of the world’s most important asthma awareness and education events.

Why it is celebrated?

GINA works with health care groups and asthma educators to reduce asthma “prevalence, morbidity, and mortality”.
In a bid to improve the lives of people suffering from asthma, GINA collects evidence, conducts research and organizes events such as World Asthma Day.

Symptoms:

Symptoms vary from person to person and in intensity, but generally, those symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure. Asthma sufferers often have recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing.
Symptoms may occur several times a day or week and may become worse during physical activity or during the night.

The theme for World Asthma Day 2020 is ‘Enough Asthma Deaths’.

Important News Articles – May 5/2020

This day On 1861

Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-the-importance-of-cinco-de-mayo-for-mexico-and-mexicans-6394297/

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International

The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-lodges-protest-with-islamabad-over-pak-courts-order-on-gilgit-baltistan/article31498259.ece?homepage=true

National

The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/off-course-on-cauvery-water-issue/article31504544.ece

Governance

The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/app-for-one-season-on-centres-directive-to-use-arogya-setu/article31504541.ece

The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-grain-stockist-with-a-role-still-relevant/article31504557.ece

Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/coronavirus-lockdown-cases-india-common-man-migrant-workers-prasoon-joshi-6393949/

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Government policies and Schemes

The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/mplads-its-suspension-and-why-it-must-go/article31504548.ece

Economy

The Hindu – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/covid-19-and-indias-fiscal-conundrum/article31504085.ece

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Ethics

Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/india-lockdown-migrants-train-ticket-fare-6393884/

Indian Express – https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-moral-contagion-coronavirus-pandemic-6393936/

Daily Current affairs – May 4/2020

GS – 2

National

GI tag for Saffron:

Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a sign on products that have a specific geographical origin and the product may have special quality or reputation.
By tagging a product will lead to the overall economic prosperity of the producers.
Kashmiri saffron received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
The Certificate was granted to the Department of Agriculture Kashmir.
It is famous and unique as it is grown at an altitude of 1,600 m.
The spice is derived from the crocus flower. The Kashmir Saffron is long, thick, and has a natural deep red colour.
The deep red colour of the saffron is due to the high quantity of crocin. It has a rich flavour because of the safranal and the bitterness is due to the presence of picrocrocin.
The Saffron cultivated in Kashmir has a high aroma and is processed without adding any chemical.
Saffron has been grown in the Kashmir valley for hundreds of years and it is very expensive.
Saffron is used extensively in medicines and cooking in Kashmir with some claiming that saffron is an aphrodisiac.

GS – 3

Science and Technology

UV Disinfection tower:

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed ‘UV blaster,’ an Ultra Violet (UV) Disinfection Tower for rapid and chemical-free disinfection of high infection-prone areas.
UV blaster is a UV based area sanitizer designed and developed by Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC), the Delhi based premier laboratory of DRDO with the help of M/s New Age Instruments and Materials Private Limited, Gurugram.
The UV Blaster can be used for high tech surfaces like electronic equipment, computers, and other gadgets in laboratories and offices that are not suitable for disinfection with chemical methods.
The device is also effective for areas with a large flow of people such as airports, shopping malls, metros, hotels, factories, offices, etc.
The UV based area sanitizer may be used by remote operation through laptop/mobile phone using wifi link.
The equipment has six lamps each with 43 watts of UV-C power at 254 nm wavelength for 360-degree illumination.
For a room of about 12 x 12 feet dimension, the disinfection time is about 10 minutes and 30 minutes for 400 square feet area by positioning the equipment at different places within the room.
This sanitizer switches off on the accidental opening of the room or human intervention.

Economy

Bamboo resources and Indian Economy:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), addressed the Bamboo Conclave through Video Conference. The Union Ministry of Agriculture and stakeholders from different sectors participated in the conference.
The Minister discussed India’s Post-COVID economy which will provide an opportunity for India to emerge as an economic power with the support of its Bamboo resources.
Northeast consists of 60% of India’s reserve of Bamboo.
The total requirement of “Agarbatti” in India is about 2,30,000 per annum and the market value of it is up to Rs.5000 crore. India has been importing a large bulk of it from countries like China and Vietnam.
It is expected that the Post-COVID era, will provide an opportunity for the North-Eastern region to help India become world competitive and self-sufficient in the changed scenario.
Centre also plans for the promotion of bamboo manufacturing and trade and works out the feasibility of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in this sector.

Why Bamboo:

Bamboo can be processed into multiple products, including bio-diesel and green fuel, wooden lumber, and plywood.
It can change the entire face of the economy and create employment opportunities in multiple sectors

विश्व प्रेस स्वतंत्रता दिवस – 3 मई

प्रसंग:
यूनेस्को की आम सम्मेलन की सिफारिश के बाद, संयुक्त राष्ट्र महासभा द्वारा दिसंबर 1993 में विश्व प्रेस स्वतंत्रता दिवस घोषित किया गया था।
तब से, 3 मई, विंडहोक की घोषणा की सालगिरह को विश्व प्रेस स्वतंत्रता दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है।
3 मई प्रेस स्वतंत्रता के लिए अपनी प्रतिबद्धता का सम्मान करने की आवश्यकता की सरकारों को एक चेतावनी के रूप में कार्य करता है। यह प्रेस की स्वतंत्रता और पेशेवर नैतिकता के मुद्दों के बारे में मीडिया पेशेवरों के बीच प्रतिबिंब का भी दिन है।
यह अवसर है:
प्रेस स्वतंत्रता के मूल सिद्धांतों का जश्न मनाएं;
दुनिया भर में प्रेस की स्वतंत्रता की स्थिति का आकलन करें;
अपनी स्वतंत्रता पर हमलों से मीडिया की रक्षा करें;
और उन पत्रकारों को श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करते हैं, जिन्होंने कर्तव्य की पंक्ति में अपना जीवन खो दिया है।
दिन के बारे मे
यूनेस्को मीडिया और सोशल मीडिया चैनलों पर एक वैश्विक अभियान शुरू कर रहा है, जिसमें तेजी से जटिल मीडिया परिदृश्य में “जर्नलिज्म विदाउट फियर या फेवर” पर ध्यान केंद्रित किया गया है।
विश्व प्रेस स्वतंत्रता दिवस 2020 मनाने के लिए एक इंटरैक्टिव मुक्त लाइवस्ट्रीमेड इवेंट के लिए 3 मई: “अंतर दिवस सम्मेलन 2020।
6 मई से 6 मई के बीच, कई इवेंट होंगे, जिनमें सीओवीआईडी -19 के संदर्भ में प्रेस फ्रीडम और टैकलिंग डिसइनफ़ॉर्मेशन पर उच्च स्तरीय संवाद, वेबिनार, और फ़ेसबुक लाइव, YouTube और Microsoft टीमों के माध्यम से ऑनलाइन डिजिटल प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पर चर्चाएं शामिल हैं।

विषय:
2020 विषय : फियर या फेवर के बिना पत्रकारिता
इस वर्ष के उप-विषय हैं:
महिला और पुरुष पत्रकारों और मीडियाकर्मियों की सुरक्षा।
स्वतंत्र और व्यावसायिक पत्रकारिता राजनीतिक और वाणिज्यिक प्रभाव से मुक्त।
मीडिया के सभी पहलू में लैंगिक समानता।