29 August: International Day Against Nuclear Tests

The International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed on 29 August across the world to raise awareness about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions. Observance of the day calls for the urgent need to ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

August 20: World Mosquito Day

The World Mosquito Day is observed every year on August 20 to raise awareness about the causes of malaria. The observance of the day seeks to created awareness to prevent and also to fundraise for research into the cure of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

19 August: World Humanitarian Day

The World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on 19 August to recognize work of humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. The observance of the day also provides an opportunity to celebrate ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

August 12: International Youth Day 

The International Youth Day (IYD) is observed every year on August 12 to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. 2016 Theme: “The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production”. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

August 10: World Bio-fuel Day

The International Biodiesel Day (or World Bio-fuel Day) is observed every year on August 10 to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels. Significance of the day: To create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels or Bio-fuels). Bio-fuels are ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

PM Narendra Modi launches Yaad Karo Kurbani celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Yaad Karo Kurbani (remember the sacrifices) celebrations at birthplace of freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad at Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh. The Yaad Karo Kurbani is 15-day programme aimed to commemorate 75th anniversary of the Quit India ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed every year on 9 August to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. Significance of the Day: It recognizes the contributions and achievements of the indigenous people ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

August 7: National Handloom Day

The National Handloom Day is being observed annually on 7 August to honour the handloom weavers in the country and also carter an impetus to India’s handloom industry. Significance of the Day: It seeks to highlight the contribution of handloom ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

30 July: World Day against Trafficking in Persons

The World Day against Trafficking in Persons is observed across the world on 30 July to raise awareness of the plight of victims of human trafficking and to protect their rights. Human trafficking is the trade of humans, most commonly ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

29 July: International Tiger Day

The International Tiger Day (also known as Global Tiger Day) is observed annually on 29 July to raise awareness for tiger conservation. The goal of observance of the day is to promote the protection and expansion of the wild tigers ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016