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18 July: Nelson Mandela International Day
Every year Nelson Mandela International Day (also known as Madela Day) is observed across the world on 18 July to mark birth anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former South African President Nelson Mandela. 2016 Theme: “Take Action, Inspire ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
11 July: World Population Day
The World Population Day is observed across the world on July 11 to attention on the urgency and importance of population issue. 2016 Theme: “Investing in teenage girls”. It focuses on the empowerment of teenage girls. The theme highlights the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
1 July: National Doctors’ Day
The National Doctors’ Day is observed on 1 July every year across to raise the awareness about the doctor’s role in daily life. Significance of the day: The observance of the day seeks to honour legendary physician, Dr Bidhan Chandra ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
29 June: National Statistics Day
The National Statistics Day is being observed every year on 29 June to create public awareness among people about the importance of statistics in daily life and in the process of planning and development. 2016 is the tenth edition of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
June 26: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on June 26 to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs. The day is also observed as an expression of United Nations’ (UN) determination to ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
31 May: World No-Tobacco Day
World No-Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed every year across the world on 31 May. This day highlights the health risks associated with consumption all forms of tobacco and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. 2016 Theme: “World No ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 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
Commemoration of Tatya Tope's 200th birth anniversary
Commemoration 200th Birth Anniversary of Tatya Tope, one of the notable generals in India’s First War of Independence (1857-58) of Revolt of 1857 was observed in NewDelhi. On this occasion, Union Ministry of Culture with the support of Nehru Memorial Museum ..