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June 8: World Oceans Day
The World Oceans Day is being observed every year on 8th June to raise global awareness of current challenges faced by the international community in connection with the oceans. The day also seeks to provide unique opportunity to honour, protect, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
May 25: World Thyroid Awareness Day
The World Thyroid Day is observed every year on May 25 to spread awareness of thyroid health and educating about prevention and treatment of thyroid diseases. Observance of day highlights five major goals to: Increase awareness of thyroid health. Promote ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
May 11: National Technology Day
National Technology Day is being observed across India on May 11 to mark India’s technological advancements and to promote the development of technology in various fields. The official theme for this year is “Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future”. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
25 April: World Malaria Day
The World Malaria Day (WMD) is being observed every year on 25 April across the world to recognise the global efforts to control preventable vector borne disease malaria. It also seeks to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
24 April: National Panchayati Raj Day
The National Panchayati Raj Diwas (Day) is celebrated every year in India on 24th April. . This day marks the passing of Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 that came into force with effect from 24 April 1993. The passage of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
April 22: Earth Day
Every year Earth Day is being observed on 22nd April to build support for environmental protection around world. It aims to encourage people to carry out activities that will benefit Earth, such as recycling more, using solar power or plant ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Earth Hour 2018 observed across the world
The twelfth edition of Earth Hour was observed across the world on 24 March 2018 to take a global call on climate change. To mark this day, cities worldwide turned their lights off for one hour from 8:30 pm to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
BIRAC celebrates its 6th Foundation Day
The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) celebrated its sixth Foundation Day. The observance of the day was themed around ‘Sustaining Innovation – A Market Driven Pathway’. The event was attended by large number of dignitaries from scientific and industry ..