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Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti 2024

Ambedkar Jayanti 2024, celebrating the birth anniversary of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar, the “Father of Indian Constitution,” was observed on April 14, 2024. This year marks the 134th birthday of the iconic figure, who dedicated his life to eradicating discrimination ..

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Siachen Day 2024 Observed

Siachen Day, observed on April 13, commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Indian Army soldiers serving at the highest battlefield in the world, the Siachen Glacier. ‘Operation Meghdoot’ was launched on the same day in 1984 to secure the glacier, ..

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Plastic Overshoot Day Report

According to the Plastic Overshoot Day report by Swiss non-profit EA Earth Action, India has one of the lowest per capita plastic waste production rates globally. However, global plastic waste generation has increased by 7.11% since 2021, with an estimated ..

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World Homeopathy Day 2024 Observed

World Homeopathy Day was celebrated on April 10, in honor of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. A Homoeopathy Symposium took place in New Delhi, focusing on global collaboration to enhance the efficacy and acceptance of homeopathy worldwide. The ..

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President’s Greetings on eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, has conveyed her greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu Cheiraoba. These festivals, celebrated in different parts of the country, mark the beginning ..

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International Day of Reflection on 1994 Rwanda Genocide

On April 7, 2024, Rwanda marked 30 years of the genocide orchestrated by armed Hutu extremists. The 100-day massacre, which began on April 7, 1994, claimed the lives of approximately 800,000 people, mostly Tutsis and moderate Hutus. The genocide is ..

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100th Anniversary of Discovery of Electroencephalogram (EEG) Observed

The year 2024 marks the centennial of the discovery of the electroencephalogram (EEG) by German psychiatrist Hans Berger. The EEG, a medical test that measures the electrical activity of the brain, has become a crucial tool for understanding the brain ..

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Odisha Day- Utkal Divas

Odisha was officially established as a separate state on April 1, 1936, making it the first state in India to be formed on a linguistic basis (during British Era). After independence, Andhra State was first to be formed on linguistic ..

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Good Friday Observance and Significance

Good Friday is a solemn Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at the hands of the Romans. Good Friday is part of the Holy Week, which includes Palm Sunday, Maundy ..

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Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month

Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month is observed annually in March to raise awareness about a rare type of blood cancer that develops in the bones and other parts of the body. What is Multiple Myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a form of ..

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