Page-12 of Days and Events
8th National Voters’ Day observed
The Election Commission of India (ECI) celebrated 8th National Voters’ Day across nation for enhanced participation of citizens in electoral process. The objective of the Day is to increase enrollment of voters, especially of newly eligible ones. It also spreads ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
January 12: National Youth Day
The National Youth Day is observed every year on 12 January to mark the birth anniversary of social reformer, philosopher, thinker and youth icon of India Swami Vivekananda. This year it is 155th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Observance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Corps of Army Air Defence celebrates 25th Raising Day
On January 10, 2018, the Corps of Army Air Defence celebrated its 25th raising day. Corps of Army Air Defence is one of the active corps of Indian army tasked with protection of Indian air spaces from enemy aircrafts and missiles, specially ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
December 25: Good Governance Day
The Good Governance Day (GGD) is celebrated every year in India on December 25 to mark the birthday anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The day was established by Central Government in 2014 to honor Vajpayee by fostering ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
18 December: International Migrants Day
The United Nations (UN) International Migrants Day is observed every year on December 18 to rcreate awareness about the protection and safety of the migrants. It also recognize efforts, contributions and rights of workers and members of their families worldwide. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
December 10: World Human Rights Day
The World Human Rights Day (WHRD) is observed every year on December 10 to commemorate adaptation of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Observance of the day seeks to encourage, support and amplify measures to be taken by everyone to defend ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
December 9: International Anti-Corruption Day
The International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is observed annually across the world on December 9 to raise public awareness of corruption and what people can do to fight it. Observance of the day aims to promote and strengthen measures to prevent ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
December 7: Indian Armed Force Flag Day
The Indian Armed Forces Flag Day is observed every year on December 7 to honour the soldiers, airmen and sailors of India who fought on the borders to safeguard country’s honour. To observe this day, three branches of the Armed ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
5 December: World Soil Day
The World Soil Day is celebrated every year on 5th of December by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It aims to communicate messages on the importance of soil quality for food security, healthy ecosystems and human ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
December 4: Navy Day
The Indian Navy Day is observed every year on 4 December to celebrate achievements and role of the naval force to the country. This year is 46th Navy Day. Celebrations of Navy Day not only display India’s technological progress but ..