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April 7: World Health Day
Every year World Health Day (WHD) is being observed on 7 April to disseminate knowledge and awareness about human health. The day focuses on increasing life expectancy by adding good health to the lives of people and promoting healthier living ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
April 5: National Maritime Day
Every year 5th April is being observed as National Maritime Day of India. 2016 was the 53rd edition of National Maritime Day and the theme was “Ease of doing business in the maritime sector”. Significance of the day: On this ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
March 25: International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Every year 25th March is being observed as International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Significance of the day: It honours and remembers those who suffered and died as a consequence of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
March 24: World Tuberculosis Day
Every year March 24 is being observed as World Tuberculosis (TB) Day to o build public awareness about the global epidemic of TB and efforts to eliminate the disease. 2016 Theme: “Unite to End TB”. It was adopted on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
21 March: International Day of Forests
Every year 21st March is being observed as International Day of Forests to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests. The observance of the day is also used to communicate the vital ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
March 20: World Sparrow Day
The world sparrow day is being observed every year on March 20 to raise awareness of the house sparrow and other common birds to urban environments and threats to their populations. The day was celebrated globally by carrying out different ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
15 March: World Consumer Rights Day
Every year World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) is being observed on 15 March for celebration and solidarity within the international consumer movement. Significance of Day: It provides (i) an opportunity to promote the basic rights of all consumers (ii) demand ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
8 March: International Women’s Day
Every year International Women’s Day is being observed on 8th March across the globe to highlight the achievements of women while calling for greater equality. 2016 theme declared by United Nations: “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
3rd March: World Wildlife Day
Every year 3rd March is being observed as World Wildlife Day (WWD) to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora. Significance of Day: It calls for taking up urgent steps to fight wildlife crime which has ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
28 February: National Science Day
In India February 28 is celebrated as the National Science Day i.e. Rashtriya Vigyan Diwas (राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान दिवस) every year. Significance of Day: It aims to impart scientific temper in the minds of people of all age groups. The theme ..