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World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day

The World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is celebrated on January 30. The day is marked to create awareness on the neglected tropical diseases. Theme In 2022, the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is celebrated under the following theme: Achieving health ..

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World Leprosy Day

Every year, the World Leprosy Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of January. This year, the day was celebrated on January 30, 2022. It is marked by the World Health Organization and also by several other international organizations. The ..

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Ireland: 50 years of bloody Sunday

On 30 January 1972, the British soldiers killed a group of unarmed civilians. These civilians were protesting in the Bogside area of Derry. This incident is referred to as bloody Sunday. In 2022, the people of Northern Ireland marked fifty ..

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International Customs Day, 2022

Every year the International Customs Day is celebrated on January 26. The day is celebrated by the United Nations and several other international organizations. The day is celebrated to acknowledge the role of custom officials in the flow of goods. ..

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National Conference on Agriculture for Summer Campaign

The Union Agricultural Minister recently addressed the fourth National Conference on Agriculture for Summer Campaign. The conference is also called the Zaid conference. The conference focuses on summer crops. About the conference The conference reviewed the crop performances. Also, it ..

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Swachhata Start-Up Challenge

Swachhata Start-Up challenge was launched to increase innovation in waste management. It was launched by the Agence Francaise de Developpment, AFD and the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, DPIIT. The AFD is a French public financial institution. ..

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Highlights of 12 State/UT tableaux

A total of 21 tableaux from twelve states and union territories participated in the republic day parade. Meghalaya The state showcased fifty years of its statehood. This included the women led self-help groups and women cooperative societies. The tableau also ..

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Pal Dadhvav Martyrs

On the 73rd Republic Day Parade, the Gujarat Tableau showcased the massacre that happened in the villages of Pal and Dadhvav. The massacre happened in 1922. Around 1,200 tribals were brutally killed by the Britishers during the massacre. What happened? ..

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January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

The United Nations marked “International Holocaust Remembrance Day” on January 27, 2022 to honour six million Jews killed in the Holocaust. Key Points The day also honour millions of other victims of Nazism. During the observance, UN urges every member ..

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National Voters Day

Every year, the National Voters Day is celebrated on January 25. The day is celebrated to increase the enrolment of new voters in the country. Theme of National Voters Day 2022 Making elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participative Awards Every year, ..

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