World Customs Organization (WCO) celebrates International Customs Day on which day every year?

Daily Current Affairs

January 23

January 24

January 25

January 26

Correct Answer : January 26

* Commemorating the maiden session of the World Customs Organization (WCO) held in 1953, International Customs Day is held every year on January 26.

* The day is celebrated to honour and spread awareness about the role played by Customs authorities in the smooth movement of goods across borders.

* It also raises awareness about the importance of Customs authorities in cross-border regulatory activities. Every year, Customs authorities of WCO’s member administrations organise events on this day.

International Customs Day 2023 Theme : The theme of International Customs Day 2023 is ‘Nurturing the next generation: Promoting a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs’ which is set with an aim to increase a sense of belonging to the world’s Customs community.

International Customs Day History : The WCO was previously known as the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) and was formed in 1952 in Brussels. As an intergovernmental body, it was formed with the primary function to boost the efficiency of customs authorities. The body held its first session on January 26, 1953, with only 17 member nations participating. Since then, the council has grown to have 183 member administrations monitoring at least 98% of world trade.

Source : Economic Times

Published On : January 26, 2023

Recently Updated Current Affairs

Q .

Where was India's largest Climate Clock unveiled for the Earth Day celebration?

Mumbai

New Delhi

Kolkata

Bangalore

Correct Answer : Option (B) - New Delhi

India's largest Climate Clock was unveiled at the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) headquarters in New Delhi for the Earth Day celebration.

CSIR, established in 1942, is dedicated to scientific research and industrial development across various domains, emphasizing its commitment to raising awareness about climate change and its impacts through initiatives like the Climate Clock unveiling.

Published On : April 24, 2024

Q .

When is the World Book and Copyright Day observed every year?

24th April

23rd April

22nd April

21st April

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 23rd April

On April 23, people all over the world celebrate World Book and Copyright Day, also known as International Day of the Book and World Book Day, to spread the joy of reading. This global event celebrates the profound influence that books have on people and societies.

Celebrations are held all over the world on this day to highlight the importance of books and their capacity to inspire, educate, and unite people of all backgrounds. World Book and Copyright Day celebrates literature in all its forms and encourages reading enjoyment. It's also a day to read and think about the future and the past.

The theme during the current year's World Book and Copyright Day is 'Read Your Way'. The significance of cultivating a passion for reading is emphasised in this theme. The theme inspires people from all walks of life, young and old, to adopt the habit of book reading, and promotes it as an indispensable passion of a person.

Published On : April 23, 2024

Q .

Volcano Mount Erebus was in news recently, in which continent is it located?

Antarctica

Asia

Europe

North America

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Antarctica

Antarctica's most famous active volcano, Mount Erebus, has recently come into the news because of the release of 'gold dust' worth $6000 every day.

Mount Erebus is the second highest and most active volcano in Antarctica and is located on Ross Island in Antarctica.

Published On : April 23, 2024

World Book And Copyright Day 2024 Theme :