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February 21: International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day (Bhasha Divas) is being observed across the world on 21 February. Importance of Day: Seeks to promote awareness of linguistic, multilingualism and cultural diversity. It also signifies importance of mother language as the greatest weapon to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
13 February: World Radio Day
World Radio Day (WRD) is observed globally on 13th February to remember the unique power of radio that touches lives and bring people together across every corner of the globe. Significance of Day: It marks global celebration of radio as ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
February 10: National Deworming Day
Every year on 10 February is observed as National Deworming Day to combat parasitic worm infections among preschool and school-age children across India. This year it is second edition of the observance of this day after it was launched in ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
2 February: World Wetland Day
Every year World Wetland Day (WWD) is observed on 2 February. The theme for the world wetland day for year 2016 is “Wetlands for our Future – Sustainable Livelihoods”. It highlights the value of wetlands in securing local livelihoods through ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016
EC celebrates 6th National Voters’ Day across India
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has celebrated the 6th National Voters’ Day across the country. Theme for year 2016 is Inclusive and Qualitative Participation. Observances To mark this day, ECI has organised National level function in New Delhi in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
15 January: Indian Army Day
Indian Army Day is being observed every year on 15 January in India. This year it will be the 68th Indian Army Day. Significance of Day: On this day in 1949, Lt. General (later Field Marshal) Kodandera Madappa Cariappa became ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
January 12: National Youth Day
In India, January 12 is being observed as National Youth Day. This day marks birth anniversary of social reformer, philosopher and thinker Swami Vivekananda. On this day, numbers of functions are being organised nationwide to celebrate the birth anniversary of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
10 January: World Hindi Day
The World Hindi Day is being observed annually on 10 January. On this occasion, Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has conducted special events to spread the greatness of the language through its missions abroad. The Department of Official Language ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
4th January: World Braille Day
Every year World Braille Day is being observed across the world on 4 January to mark the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, inventor of Braille script or Braille code. Observance of the day helps people to spread the importance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
25th December: National Good Governance Day
In India, National Good Governance Day is being observed every year on 25th December on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna recipient Atal Bihari Vajpayee. In order to mark the occasion of this day on the ..