Daily Current Affairs of 13th February 2018

• Today (13th February) is World Radio Day.
• The day is observed every year on the 13 of February to celebrate radio as a forum for entertainment and information, as a bridge of communication for remote communities and its role in empowering people.
• This day marks the first broadcast by UN radio in 1946.
• It was proclaimed on 3 November 2011 by UNESCO's 36th General Conference.
• It was originally proposed by the Kingdom of Spain.
• First world radio day was observed in the year 2012.
• Theme of World Radio Day 2018 : “Radio and Sports”.
• The 6th edition of World Government Summit (WGS) 2018, a global platform dedicated to shaping future of government worldwide, was concluded today at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• Note : India is the guest country at this year’s event.