United Nations International Day of Conscience observed on 5th April.

Why in news?

• The United Nations General Assembly has designated 5 April to be observed as an International Day of Conscience every year.
• The resolution was adopted on 31 July 2019 by the UN General Assembly.
• The year 2022 marks the third edition of the celebrations.
• This day serves to remind people to self-reflect, follow their conscience, and do the right things.
• This Day is observed every year on the 5^th of April and the first International Conscience Day was observed in 2020.