Observance of International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South on 16 September 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 19 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South is observed annually on 16 September.
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly established this day in 2024 through Resolution 78/259.
The day aims to promote the development of scientific, technological, and innovative capacities within countries of the Global South.
Slovenia supports development cooperation projects in Kenya and Uganda involving satellite technology, digital models, and sustainable agriculture.