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August 12: International Youth Day

August 12, 2024

International Youth Day is celebrated every year on August 12. This day is dedicated to recognizing the important role that young people play in making society better and to drawing attention to the challenges they face. It’s a time for ..

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DAE Launches ‘One DAE One Subscription’ Initiative in Mumbai

July 31, 2024

The first ceremony for the ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS) program took place at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. This initiative aims to improve access to scientific research for the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and its around 60 units. ..

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Laos Unveils World’s First Stamp of Lord Rama

July 30, 2024

In July 2024, Laos introduced a special set of commemorative stamps featuring Lord Rama and Lord Buddha to highlight the cultural ties between Laos and India. This event was attended by India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, and his Lao ..

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25th Kargil Vijay Diwas

July 26, 2024

India holds Kargil Vijay Diwas every year on July 26 to remember the brave soldiers who died in the 1999 Kargil Conflict.  On the 25th anniversary in 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, ..

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July 21 Marks Hottest Day Recorded Globally Ever

July 25, 2024

The average temperature of the Earth’s surface air rose to a record-high 17.09°C (62.7°F) on July 21, 2023. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) of the European Union reported this all-time high. It shows a worrying trend of rising temperatures ..

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National Flag Day on July 22

July 22, 2024

The Constituent Assembly of India officially accepted the National Flag on July 22, 1947. This was a big step in India’s journey to become free from colonial rule. This adoption was a sign of the hopes and togetherness of the ..

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Apollo 11 Anniversary

July 22, 2024

NASA’s Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history on July 20, 1969, when they landed on the moon. One of the most important parts of this task was planting the American flag, which has come to represent national pride and ..

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World’s First ‘Miss AI’ Beauty Pageant Features AI Judges

April 18, 2024

The World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs) has announced the world’s first ‘Miss AI’ beauty pageant, featuring AI-generated models competing in a unique event that blends traditional beauty pageantry with the world of AI creators. Contestants will be judged on beauty, ..

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16th April: Birth Anniversary of Kandukuri Veeresalingam

April 16, 2024

Kandukuri Veeresalingam, born on April 16, 1848, was a prominent writer and social reformer from the Madras Presidency, British India. He is often hailed as the father of the Telugu Renaissance movement and is known for his significant contributions to ..

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World Chagas Disease Day Observed by WHO on April 14

April 15, 2024

Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the feces of infected triatomine bugs, also known as “kissing bugs,” that typically bite humans on ..

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