Important Days & Events MCQs - 2026-05-29

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers marks the date in 1948 when the first UN peacekeeping mission, the UN Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), began operations in Palestine. This mission continues to operate to this day.

The primary objective of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers is to honour the memory of the more than 4,200 UN peacekeepers who have lost their lives serving under the UN flag since 1948 and to pay tribute to all peacekeepers for their professionalism, dedication, and courage.

The International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed annually on May 29 to pay tribute to all men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations, and to honour the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.