Page-35 of Days and Events
Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Bhopal gas tragedy which is considered as the world’s worst industrial disaster has completed 30 years on 3rd December. Members of both the Houses of the Parliament stood in silence for a few minutes as a mark of respect to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Centenary Celebrations of Shiksha Mandal Wardha begins
On 26th November 2014, centenary celebrations of national institution- Shiksha Mandal Wardha began. President Pranab Mukherjee was Chief Guest of the celebration function. Governor of Maharashtra, C Vidyasagar Rao was also present along with Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
93rd birth anniversary of Dr.Verghese Kurien observed as National Milk Day in Gujarat
National Milk Day was observed in Gujarat to mark 93rd birth anniversary of Dr.Verghese Kurien. It was the first of its kind initiative organized by all dairy majors to celebrate November 26 as National Milk Day in the memory Dr ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
Martyrdom day of Guru Teg Bahadur observed on 24 November
Martyrdom Day of 9th Sikh guru, Guru Teg Bahadur was being observed on 24th November 2014. It was on this day in 1675, Guru Teg Bahadur had sacrificed his life in Chandni Chowk, Delhi on the orders of the sixth ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
66th anniversary of NCC observed on 23 Nov, 2014
National Cadet Corps (NCC) is celebrated its 66th anniversary on 23rd November 2014 with traditional fervour. 23rd November is traditionally celebrated as the ‘NCC Day’ to mark the function of raising the first NCC Unit at Delhi which was presided ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
International Toilet Festival inaugurated in Delhi
On 19th November 2014, three-day International Toilet Festival began on the eve of World Toilet Day with an aim to spread the message of total sanitation and to put an end to the scourge of open defecation. About the Event ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
Government launches National Bal Swachhta Mission
On 14th November 2014, Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smt. Maneka Gandhi launched the National Bal Swachhta Mission in New Delhi. It was launched on 125th birth anniversary of first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. On this ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
Government to launch year of Bal Swachhta on 125th Birth Anniversary of Nehru
The Central Government is set to celebrate Jawaharlal Nehru’s 125th birth anniversary this year by undertaking various initiatives aimed at creating awareness of Nehru and his work. The initiatives aim to increase awareness about Nehru among the younger generation. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
First Rashtriya Ekta Diwas observed on October 31, 2014
First Rashtriya Ekta Diwas observed, people across India participate in ‘Run for Unity’ On 31st October 2014, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was observed nationwide to commemorate the 139th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The decision to observe 31 October as ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2014
Foundation Day of Jamia Millia Islamia observed
The Jamia Millia Islamia celebrated its 94th Foundation Day on October 29. The celebrations of Foundation Day are spread out over three days. Chief Guest The Foundation Day celebrations began with the Chief Guest, Dr. Karan Singh, Member of Parliament ..