28 July: World Hepatitis Day

The World Hepatitis Day is being observed every year on July 28 around the globe to spread awareness about viral hepatitis. Significance of the Day: It seeks to encourage diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Hepatitis. Provide a single global platform ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

18 July: Nelson Mandela International Day

Every year Nelson Mandela International Day (also known as Madela Day) is observed across the world on 18 July to mark birth anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former South African President Nelson Mandela. 2016 Theme: “Take Action, Inspire ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

15 July: World Youth Skills Day

The World Youth Skills Day is observed globally on 15 July every year to raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development. Significance of Day: Create more awareness on training and the development of skills for the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

11 July: World Population Day

The World Population Day is observed across the world on July 11 to attention on the urgency and importance of population issue. 2016 Theme: “Investing in teenage girls”. It focuses on the empowerment of teenage girls. The theme highlights the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

July 6: World Zoonoses Day

The World Zoonoses Day is observed every year on July 6 to create awareness on zoonotic diseases, how to prevent them and what actions to take when exposed. About Zoonoses The word zoonoses has been derived from the Greek words ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee presents BC Roy National Awards for 2008, 2009 & 2010

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday presented the Dr BC Roy national awards for 2008, 2009 and 2010 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. These awards were presented on the occasion of National Doctors’ Day observed on July 1 to pay honour and tribute ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

1 July: National Doctors’ Day

The National Doctors’ Day is observed on 1 July every year across to raise the awareness about the doctor’s role in daily life. Significance of the day: The observance of the day seeks to honour legendary physician, Dr Bidhan Chandra ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

29 June: National Statistics Day

The National Statistics Day is being observed every year on 29 June to create public awareness among people about the importance of statistics in daily life and in the process of planning and development. 2016 is the tenth edition of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

June 26: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on June 26 to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs. The day is also observed as an expression of United Nations’ (UN) determination to ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

25 June: Day of the Seafarer

The Day of the Seafarer is being observed on 25 June every year as an expression of thanks to the seafarers for their contribution to the economy and civil society of the world. The observance of the day also acknowledges ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016