International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed annually on August 29 globally. The global event aims to increase awareness about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions and the need to achieve the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world. International Day against Nuclear Tests was established on December 2, 2009, at the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by the resolution 64/35, which was adopted unanimously. As International Day against Nuclear Tests 2023 nears, here’s all you need to know about the history and significance of the day. Countries With Most Nuclear Weapons List 2023: Russia, US and China Top 3 Nations With Highest Number of Nuclear Weapons, Know How Many Nuclear Warheads India and Pakistan Have.

International Day against Nuclear Tests 2023 Date

International Day against Nuclear Tests 2023 will be observed on Tuesday, August 29.

International Day Against Nuclear Tests History

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on December 2, 2009, declared August 29 as the International Day against Nuclear Tests by unanimously adopting resolution 64/35 at the 64th session. The resolution calls for increasing awareness and education ‘about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions. The Republic of Kazakhstan, along with many sponsors and cosponsors, initiated the resolution to mark the closure of the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test site on August 29, 1991. The International Day against Nuclear Tests was first observed in 2010 and has been commemorated ever since. Japan Begins Pumping Fukushima Nuclear Plant Water into Sea.

International Day Against Nuclear Tests Significance

International Day against Nuclear Tests holds great significance as it educates people to make collective efforts to aim for a nuclear-weapon-free world. The day encourages people to unite and works towards promoting peace and security. Let’s bring hope to the world that, one day, all nuclear weapons will be eliminated. On International Day against Nuclear Tests, various activities like conferences, exhibits, competitions, publications, lectures, media broadcasts, and other initiatives are held worldwide.

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