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Chhatpuja Celebrated
Chhatpuja is an ancient festival celebrated by Hindus and Jains alike. It is believed to be the only Vedic Festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya, a Vedic Goddess. The Chhat Puja is performed to thank the Sun God for sustaining life and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Hijri year 1436 starts
The Hijri new year marks the beginning of a new Islamic calendar year. It is also known as Ras as-Sanah al-Hijriyah. The first day of the year is observed on the first day of Muharram, which is the first month ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, 31 October to be celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
The Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which falls on 31 October, will be celebrated as National Integration Day of Rashtriya Ekta Divas from now on. Objective of the Commemoration The government will attempt to create awareness among the people ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
69th United Nations Day observed on October 24
The 69th UN Day was celebrated all around the world in UN’s member states. UN day falls on October 24 and it marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. October 24 is the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Government reconstitutes the National Committee to commemorate 125th Birth Anniversary of Nehru
The Government has reconstituted the National Committee to commemorate the 125th Birth Anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. The committee will hold its first meeting after Diwali. On its agenda will be the celebrations to be undertaken to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
World Standards Day Observed on October 14
The World Standards Day was celebrated in most countries across the globe on 14 October. World Standards Day is celebrated annually on 14th of October to mark the development of voluntary engineering and scientific standards. Aim of World Standards Day ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Global Handwashing Day celebrated on 15 October
Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is celebrated on the 15th of October every year to motivate and mobilize people around the world to wash their hands with soap. The campaign is dedicated to propagating the benefit of washing hands with soap ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
International Day of the Girl Child Observed on October 11
UN General Assembly on December 19, 2011 adopted a Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child. Ever since, the day has been dedicated to the welfare of the girl child internationally. The theme ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
World Mental Day observed on October 10
World Health Organisation every year observes October 10 as the World Mental Health Day. The Day aims to make people sensitive to issues related to mental health and also become more aware of the mental health issues around the world. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
India celebrates 82nd Air Force Day
The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 82nd foundation day as Air Force Day at the Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, UP. Till 2006, Air Force Day celebrations were held at the Palam airport. Sachin Tendulkar was also present ..