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30 September: The International Translation Day
The International Translation Day (ITD) is observed every year on September 30 to promote the translation profession in different countries. Observance of the day seeks to show solidarity of worldwide translation community in an effort to promote translation profession among ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
29 September: World Maritime Day
The World Maritime Day is observed across the world on 29 September to highlight the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine environment. Several events are organised to mark this day by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), member ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
28 September: World Rabies Day
The World Rabies Day is observed on 28 September across the world to raise awareness about the rabies disease and its preventable measures. Observance of the day seeks to raise awareness about the impact of rabies on animals and human ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
27 September: World Tourism Day
The World Tourism Day (WTD) is being observed annually on 27th September to raise awareness about the importance of tourism. Significance of the day: To foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
CSIR celebrates its platinum jubilee
India’s largest civilian research and development agency Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) celebrated its platinum jubilee. The platinum jubilee celebrations were inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is also the President of CSIR. PM Modi also ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
15 September: International Democracy Day
The International Democracy Day is being observed every year on 15 September to raise public awareness about the democratic system. The observance of the day provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world. It focuses on ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
14 September: National Hindi Divas
The National Hindi Divas (हिंदी दिवस), an annual literary-day is being observed on 14 September in Hindi speaking regions of India and other countries with Hindi speaking population. Observance of the day seeks to propagate Hindi language and its cultural ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
08 September: International Literacy Day
The International Literacy Day is being observed 08 September every year to emphasize the importance of literacy to individuals, society and communities This year, the world is celebrating 50th International Literacy Day. The day was established in 1966 by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
5 September: National Teachers Day
Every year 5th September is being observed as National Teachers Day in India. Significance of Day: Observance of this day commemorates the birthday of India’s first Vice President and second President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan since 1962. This year’s celebration: Various ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
29 August: National Sports Day
The National Sports Day is observed every year across India on 29 August to mark the birth anniversary of the legendary hockey player Dhyan Chand who was born on 29 August 1905. On this occasion, President Pranab Mukherjee conferred National ..