Current Affairs 27th March 2016

Updated : 27-Mar-2016

Current Affairs 27th March 2016 - Important Points

• When was International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations observed - 24th March
• UNSC extended mandate of UN Assistance Mission until March 2017 to which country - Somalia
• 2016 World's Greatest Leaders list released by - Fortune

Current Affairs 27th March 2016 - Details

When was International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations observed - 24th March

Among Important Days, On 24th March 2016, International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations was observed across the globe.
United Nations General Assembly adopted this day on 21 December 2010 with aim to pay tribute to those who have devoted their lives to, and lost their lives in, the struggle to promote and protect human rights.
Why only 24th March ?
Because on 24 March 1980 human rights crusader Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero, of El Salvador, was assasinated.

UNSC extended mandate of UN Assistance Mission until March 2017 to which country - Somalia

Among International Currnet Affairs, On 24th March 2016, UNSC extended the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) till 31 March 2017. It was done after a resolution was approved by all 15 members of the council.

Do You Know :
UNSC : United Nations Security Council. United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the five principal organs of the United Nations, charged with the maintenance of international peace and security as well as accepting new members to the United Nations and approving any changes to its United Nations Charter. Its powers include the establishment of peacekeeping operations.

2016 World's Greatest Leaders list released by - Fortune

On 24th March 2016, Fortune Magazine relased list of Greatest leaders. Leaders from politics, business, religion etc were included in this list.
These leaders were chosen after a poll by the readers. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos topped this list. Chief Minister of Delhi
Arvind Kejriwal was ranked at 42nd position for his contribution ttowards curbing pollution.