Vigilance Awareness Week 2024

Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 is currently underway. It runs from October 28 to November 3, 2024. This year’s theme is Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity. The Central Vigilance Commissioner, Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava, and Vigilance Commissioner, Shri A.S. Rajeev, ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Act4Dyslexia Campaign Launch

Key government buildings in India, including the Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament, were illuminated in red. This event was part of the ‘Act4Dyslexia’ campaign. The aim was to raise awareness about dyslexia and other learning disabilities affecting 20% of India’s population, ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Mount Fuji Records Latest Snowless Date in History

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has yet to receive its first snowfall of the season. This is unprecedented, marking the latest date without snow since records began in 1894. The previous record was October 26, noted in 1955 and 2016. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

World Polio Day – October 24 – Current Updates (October, 2024)

World Polio Day is observed on October 24 every year. It aims to raise awareness about the fight against poliomyelitis. This day was established by Rotary International in honor of Dr Jonas Salk. He developed the first successful polio vaccine. ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

United Nations Day – October 24

United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24 each year. This day marks the founding of the United Nations (UN) in 1945. The UN Charter was ratified by a majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Great Nicobar Island Gains 13th Major Port Status

The Galathea Bay port in Great Nicobar Island was designated as India’s 13th major port. This follows the establishment of Kamarajar Port as the 12th major port a quarter century earlier. The new port is set to transform maritime trade ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

World Osteoporosis Day 2024 Observed on October 20

World Osteoporosis Day is observed every year on 20 October. This day aims to raise awareness about osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases. The campaign lasts a full year and is organised by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). Events take place ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

National Wildlife Week 2024 – Oct 02 to 08

On the eve of Wildlife Week 2024, the Department of Wildlife Protection in Jammu and Kashmir kicked off celebrations with an inaugural event at the beautiful Dachigam National Park. This year’s theme is celebrating nature’s beauty and highlighting the vital ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Solar Eclipses on October 2

On October 2, 2024, an annular solar eclipse will take place. This means that people in certain parts of South America will be able to see the Moon cover the center of the Sun, leaving a bright ring around the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

“Pact for the Future”

World leaders have officially adopted the “Pact for the Future,” which is an important agreement aimed at promoting global peace, sustainability, and inclusivity for future generations. This declaration is designed to address the pressing issues that the world faces today ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs