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1 May: International Workers Day
Every year 1st May is being observed as International Workers Day to pay tribute to workers’ sacrifices in achieving economic and social rights all over the world. The day is also known as International Labours Day and May Day. On ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
28 April: World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Every year 28 year is being observed as the World Day for Safety and Health at Work to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. The day is observed mainly by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) as an ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
26 April: World Intellectual Property Day
Every year World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) is being observed on 26 April to highlight importance of intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright) in encouraging innovation and creativity. 2016 Theme: “Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined“. The theme seeks to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
25 April: World Malaria Day
World Malaria Day (WMD) is being observed annually on 25 April across the world to recognise the global efforts to control preventable vector borne disease malaria. It also seeks to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
24 April: National Panchayati Raj Diwas
Every year April 24 is being observed as National Panchayati Raj (PR) Diwas across India. Significance of the day: It marks the passing of the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 that came into force with effect from 24 April 1993. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
23 April: World Book and Copyright Day
Every year World Book and Copyright Day is being observed on 23 April to promote reading, publishing and copyright. The day seeks to encourage everyone and in particular young people, to discover the pleasure of reading. It also wants them ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
22 April: Earth Day
Every year Earth Day is being observed on the 22nd April to build support for environmental protection around the world. This year is 46th anniversary of Earth Day. Significance of the Day: It recognises that Earth and its ecosystems provide ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
18 April: World Heritage Day
Every year World Heritage Day is being observed across the world on April 18. It is also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites. Objective: To create consciousness to preserve and protect the precious assets and cultural heritage across ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
12 April: International Day of Human Space Flight
Every year 12th April is being observed as the International Day of Human Space Flight to commemorate the date of the first human space flight in the history of mankind. On this day in 1961, Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet Union ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
UN to observe 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
For the first time, United Nations (UN) will observe the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, father of the Indian Constitution on April 13, 2016, a day before his date of birth. The main focus of this observance will be ..