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No Smoking Day – 2024

March 12, 2024

No Smoking Day is an annual event observed on the second Wednesday of March, with the aim of creating awareness about the harmful effects of smoking and encouraging individuals to quit the habit. This year, 2024, the day falls on ..

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World Wildlife Day

March 4, 2024

World Wildlife Day, held annually on March 3rd, celebrates the world’s animals and plants while raising awareness about wildlife conservation. As designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013, the date marks the signing of the Convention on International ..

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National Science Day

February 28, 2024

India celebrates National Science Day on February 28. National Science Day is celebrated in the country to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect. Raman discovered the Raman Effect on February 28, 1928, and received Nobel Prize for his discovery ..

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Gurudas Ravidas Jayanti

February 24, 2024

Guru Ravidas Jayanti has been recently observed on February 24, 2024, in the honour of birthday of Guru Ravidas. Key Facts This festival is celebrated with joviality in North India, specifically in Punjab. The day marks the birthday of Indian ..

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International Mother Language Day 2024

February 24, 2024

International Mother Language Day is observed every year to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Background International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999. ..

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International Arabian Leopard Day – 10th February

February 10, 2024

The Arabian leopard is a subspecies of leopard found only on the Arabian Peninsula. Weighing 25-40 kg, it is one of the smallest leopard subspecies. Its habitat was once widespread across the Arabian Peninsula but has now shrunk to small ..

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World Pulses Day – Current Updates (February, 2024)

February 10, 2024

World Pulses Day is observed every year on 10th February. The day originated from the UN’s International Year of Pulses (IYP) in 2016. The IYP raised awareness about the merits of pulses globally. Following its success, the UN officially recognized ..

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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

February 6, 2024

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed on 6 February. The day seeks to raise awareness on ending the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves altering or injuring female ..

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