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Banaras Hindu University turns 100 years
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) founded by Freedom fighter Pt Madan Mohan Malviya has turned 100 years on 13th February 2016. BHU was founded as important seat of higher education in 1916. During time of its establishment it was first university ..
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
4 February: World Cancer Day
Every year World Cancer Day (WCD) is being observed on 4 February across the world to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. The theme (tagline) for year 2016 WCD is “We can. I can”. ..
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
150th birth anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai
150th birth anniversary of great freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai, also known as Punjab Kesri is being celebrated 28th January 2016. To celebrate this occasion a state level function has been organised in Punjab and special event will be held ..
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 ..