The National Sports Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Dhyan Chand Singh. States like Haryana, Punjab and Karnataka, among others, organise various sporting events and seminars aimed at spreading awareness about the importance of physical activities and sports in life

This year, Raksha Bandhan falls on Sunday, August 22, 2021. Read on to know more about it. Raksha Bandhan, popularly known as Rakhi, is one of the most important festivals celebrated in India. This auspicious festival is dedicated to the pious bond between a brother and a sister

According to legends, the festival is celebrated to commemorate King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam. It is a harvest festival, one of three major Hindu celebrations along with Vishu and Thiruvathira, and it is observed with numerous festivities

Muharram is celebrated as the advent of the Islamic New Year by participating Muslims around the globe. It is regarded as a pious and important festival by the community. ... Muharram also marks the anniversary of the battle of Karbala, where the Islamic prophet Muhammad's grandson Imam Hussain Ibn Ali was killed

Parsi New Year, also known as Navroz or Nowroz, is celebrated to mark the beginning of the Iranian calendar. In Persian, 'Nav' stands for new, and 'Roz' stands for the day, which literally translates to 'new day

Independence Day, also called Fourth of July or July 4th, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

International Left-Handers Day is held on 13 August all over the world to celebrate the uniqueness of lefties. ... Considering that left-handed person's life is full of obstacles, the day is celebrated to raise awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed in a predominantly right-handed world

This day is dedicated to the role young women and men play in bringing change in tackling global issues and achieving sustainable development. It also serves as an opportunity to raise awareness of challenges and problems facing the world's youth.

International Day of World's Indigenous People Day is celebrated on August 9j every year. The day is celebrated to spread awareness about the indigenous population around the world and to also protect their rights. ... The day marked the first meeting in 1982 of the UN Working Group on indigenous populations

The day is celebrated to honour the handloom community, and acknowledge their contribution towards India's socio-economic development. The aim is to resolve to protect this heritage and to empower the workers in this sector. This day is celebrated on August 7 as a way to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement

On the first Sunday in August, National Friendship Day encourages people across the country and world to connect with friends. Make a new friend or reconnect with an old one. Friendships come in many forms, and we begin developing them when we're very young. Throughout our lives, friendships and their meanings evolve.

World Ranger Day is celebrated on 31 July to commemorate Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and to celebrate the work Rangers do to protect the world's natural and cultural heritage. Climate change, poaching and armed conflict are some of the challenges facing World Heritage.

The International Tiger Day is celebrated on July 29 every year. This year marks the tenth International Tiger Day. The main aim behind this day is to promote a global system for protecting the natural habitats of tigers and to raise public awareness and support for tiger conservation issues.

World Hepatitis Day is commemorated each year on 28 July to enhance awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes a range of health problems, including liver cancer.

The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay. The day marks the victory of Indian soldiers in recapturing the mountain heights that were occupied by the Pakistani Army on July 26, 1999, known as the Kargil War.

On July 24, 1860, income tax was introduced in India by Sir James Wilson to compensate the British government for the losses incurred during the First War of Independence in 1857. ... July 24 has been celebrated as the Income Tax day in India since 2010.

Public Service Broadcasting Day being celebrated to mark Mahatma Gandhi's first visit to AIR. ... The day is celebrated every year to commemorate the first and last visit of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi to the studio of All India Radio, Delhi in 1947.

On 12 December 2019, the General Assembly proclaimed 20 July as World Chess Day to mark the date of the establishment of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Paris in 1924. Under initiative of FIDE, July 20 has been observed as International Chess Day by chess players around the world since 1966

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The United Nations observes 18 July every year as Nelson Mandela International Day. The day acknowledges Nelson Mandela's contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world. Nelson Mandela Day is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change.

World Day for International Justice is celebrated to highlight the importance of the International Criminal Court and the work it does to bring about justice for the victims. This day calls on all countries to join the fight against impunity, so that perpetrators of such crimes are punished, and to help prevent future occurrences of these crimes.

Designated by the General assembly in 2014, the World Youth Skills Day is an opportunity for young people, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, and public and private sector stakeholders to acknowledge and celebrate the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship.

Malala Day is commemorated on July 12, the birthday of Malala Yousafzai, to honour women and children's rights around the world

World Population Day, which seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues, was established by the then-Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989, an outgrowth of the interest generated by the Day of Five Billion, which was observed on 11 July 1987

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International Plastic Bag Free Day was created as a worldwide initiative for the purpose of getting rid of the single-use of plastic bags around the world. It is all about promoting environmental conservation by encouraging us all to stay away from the use of plastic bags and instead look for more eco-friendly alternatives.

Every year July 02 is celebrated as World Sports Journalists Day or International Sports Journalists Day. It is to acknowledge the sports journalists and also mark the anniversary of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). The association was established in 1924 during the Summer Olympics in Paris.

In India, the National Doctors' Day is celebrated on July 1 all across India to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was born on July 1, 1882 and died on the same date in 1962, aged 80 years.

International Asteroid Day aims to raise public awareness about the asteroid impact hazard and to inform the public about the crisis communication actions to be taken at the global level in case of a credible near-Earth object threat.

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as 'World Drug Day', is celebrated annually on June 26. ... The day is dedicated to eradicating drug abuse and neutralise the systemic challenges which sustain the illegal drug issues.

Olympic Day was introduced in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games on 23 June 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris. The goal was to promote participation in sport across the globe regardless of age, gender or athletic ability.

A certain day for yoga was introduced to raise awareness worldwide about the importance and impact of yoga on the health of people. The term 'yoga' is derived from Sanskrit word “Yuja” which means to unite representing the unification of body and consciousness.

World Refugee Day, is an international day which is organized every year on the 20th of June by the United Nations, it is designed to celebrate and honour refugees from around the world. The day was first established on the 20th of June in 2001. The event aims to acknowledge and recognize the strength of the refugees who have fled the conflict and persecution of their country in the hopes to find sanctuary and live a better life

Father's Day is a day of honouring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society.  In America, Father's Day was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd, and celebrated on the third Sunday of June for the first time in 1910 while it is celebrated by the Catholic countries of Europe on 19 March as Saint Joseph's Day since the Middle Ages

Global Wind Day is a worldwide event that occurs annually on 15 June. It is a day for discovering wind energy, its power and the possibilities it holds to reshape our energy systems, decarbonise our economies and boost jobs and growth.

Every year, on June 14, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood transfusion. Within the first 48 hours of blood donation, the donor's body starts replenishing the lost red blood cells.

The Significance of the World Day Against Child Labour is to pay attention to the problem of child labour and to find ways to eradicate it. The day is used to spread awareness about the harmful mental and physical problems faced by children forced into child labour, all over the world.

The World Food Safety Day is celebrated every year on June 7 to draw global attention to the health consequences of contaminated food and water. ... The absence of food safety may harm the health of consumers.

June 6 is World Pest Day, a multinational event established to raise awareness among the public, government and media about the work that pest management professionals (PMPs) do on a daily basis to ensure public health and safety.

Every year, World Environment Day is observed on June 5. This day is celebrated to encourage awareness and environmental protection. According to United Nations, The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to broaden the basis for an enlightened opinion and responsible conduct by individuals, enterprises, and communities in preserving and enhancing the environment.

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed globally on 4th June every year. This day affirms the UN's commitment to guard the rights of children. This day is to acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the planet who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse.

The United Nations General Assembly had on April 2018 declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day. ... The idea behind it is to recognise the longevity, uniqueness and versatility of the bicycle, and that it is an affordable, reliable, simple, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) selected June 1st in 2001 as World Milk Day, which celebrates the contributions of the dairy sector to sustainability, economic development, livelihoods and nutrition.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) selected June 1st in 2001 as World Milk Day, which celebrates the contributions of the dairy sector to sustainability, economic development, livelihoods and nutrition.

As per Jain texts and religious scripts, Lord Mahavira took birth on the 13th day of waxing moon on the Chaitra month (Hindu calendar) in Kundalagrama (now Kundalpur) in Bihar, a few kilometres from Patna. That time, Vaishali was considered to be the capital of the state. As per Swetambar Jains, Mahavira was born in 599 BC while the Digambar Jains consider 615 BC as his birth year. He was named as Vardhaman by his parents – King Siddhartha and Queen Trisala

In 1992 a major change in the Panchayat system of India came in the form of the passage of the Panchayati Raj Act (73rd Amendment). The act came into existence with effect from April 24, 1993. Since then, the National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on April 24 every year in India.

Earth Day is recognised as the largest civic event in the world. ... Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year. The day aims to raise awareness among masses about climate change and global warming. The day inspires to act towards the protection of the environment and focus on the need for conservation.

Ram Navami is celebrated to commemorate Lord Ram's birthday, who is also known to be the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is the part of Chaitra Navratri and falls on the ninth day of the Shukhla Paksha (bright half) in the Hindu calendar month of Chaitra

World Liver day is observed on 19 April every year. The day is observed to spread awareness about the liver-related disease. The liver is the second largest and the most complex organ in the body, with the exception of the brain. Liver diseases can be caused by hepatitis A, B, C, alcohol and drugs.

World Heritage Day is observed every year on April 18 to preserve the human heritage and recognize the efforts of the organizations working for it. ... This day is celebrated to maintain the legacy and save the rich heritage which has been given to us by our ancestors

Baisakhi is a spring harvest festival for Sikhs and Hindus. ... It marks the Sikh new year and commemorates the formation of Khalsa panth of warriors under Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Vaisakhi is also an ancient festival of Hindus, marking the Solar New Year and also celebrating the spring harvest.

On 13th April, 1919 as the whole of Punjab was celebrating the festival, Baisakhi, a British office, Brigadier General Reginald Dyer ordered his troops to open fire on a non-violent and unarmed gathering that had collected there to celebrate Baisakhi at Jallianwala Bagh. In this incident, many people have been died and this day every year is observed as Jallianwal Bagh day to remember the people who paid for their lives.

National Safe Motherhood Day is an initiative of the White Ribbon Alliance. The government of India declared in 2003 the national safe motherhood day on April 11. It became the first country to do so. Every year a theme is decided by White Ribbon Alliance to raise awareness about adequate access to care during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal services.

The world homeopathy day is celebrated each year on April 10. This day is celebrated to honor the birth of the father of the Homeopathy system of medicines Dr. Samuel Hahnemann. Born in Paris, France, he was a German physician, who was an acclaimed scientist, a great scholar, and linguist. He discovered the way to heal through the use of homeopathy

The objective of the World Health Day is to raise global awareness of a specific health theme and to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The National Maritime Day is celebrated every year to illustrate the awareness in supporting intercontinental commerce and the global economy as the most well-organized, safe and sound, environmentally responsive approach of transporting goods from one corner to another corner of the world.

In commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus, Easter also celebrates the defeat of death and the hope of salvation. Christian tradition holds that the sins of humanity were paid for by the death of Jesus and that his Resurrection represents the anticipation believers can have in their own resurrection

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Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passove

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There is a symbolic legend to explain why Holi is celebrated as a festival of triumph of good over evil in the honour of Hindu god Vishnu and his devotee Prahlada. ... Finally, Holika, Prahlada's evil aunt, tricked him into sitting on a pyre with her

The day is mainly celebrated in the memory of 'Prahlad' who depicts the victory of good over evil by defeating his aunt 'Holika'. Holika Dahan is a festival celebrated one day before the festival of colours, Holi. It is celebrated as a festival of victory of good over evil and a triumph of a true devotee

The goals of World Theatre Day, as with International Dance Day are: - To highlight the importance of art form around the world. - To make people aware of the importance of the value of art form. - To enable the dance and theatre communities to promote their work on a broad scale

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World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on 23 March to commemorate the entry into force in 1950 of the convention that created the World Meteorological Organization. The day also highlights the contribution that National Meteorological and Hydrological Services make to the safety and well-being of society

World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. The theme of World Water Day 2021 is valuing water

The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns

The International Day of Happiness was founded by Jayme Illien, CEO of the United Nations New World Order project in 2006. ... The UN in 2015 launched 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which seek to end poverty, reduce inequality, and protect our planet. These are the three key aspects to lead well-being and happiness

The goal is to celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep and to draw society's attention to the burden of sleep problems and their medical, educational, and social aspects, and to promote the prevention and management of sleep disorders

Every year, 18 March is celebrated as the Ordnance Factory Day in India. OFB is the world's largest government-operated production organisation, and the oldest organisation in India. It has a total workforce of about 80,000

On March 16th every year, India observes National Vaccination day, also known as Immunization day. It was on this day in 1995 that the first dose of Oral Polio vaccine was given in India. The initiative to eradicate polio from the country came in the form of the Pulse Polio Campaign launched by the government

National Consumer Day is observed every year on December 24 to spread awareness to about consumer importance, their rights, and responsibilities. ... National Consumers Right Day highlights the importance of the consumer movement and the need to make every consumer more aware of their rights and responsibilities

Maha Shivaratri is a major festival in Hinduism annually observed in honour of Lord Shiva. This year, the festival of Maha Shivratri 2021 falls on Thursday, March 11. Maha Shivratri 2021: Maha Shivratri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals annually observed in honour of Lord Shiva

He will present the Police and Fire Service Medals for distinguished and meritorious services. The Prime Minister will lay wreath at the Martyr's Memorial. He will later address the CISF personnel. March CISF Raising Day 2021 Speech: The CISF Raising Day is celebrated on March 10th of every year

Celebrated on March 8 every year, International Women's Day is a day dedicated to honoring the achievements of women throughout history and all across the globe, and is typically a day for women from all different backgrounds and cultures to band together to fight for gender parity and women's rights.

National Safety Day is celebrated on 4 March to commemorate the foundation of the National Safety Council to raise awareness about the safety measures to prevent mishaps and accidents due to lack of awareness

Feeling appreciated and recognized at work helps employees enjoy their work more while also increasing productivity. According to a SHRM study, 48% of employees reported that management's recognition of their job performance was very important to their job satisfaction

Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated by the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations. The day aims to promote equality before the law and in practice throughout all of the member countries of the UN

National Science Day is being celebrated on Friday It is celebrated every year to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect On this day Sir CV Raman had announced the discovery of the Raman Effect for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930

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World NGO Day is an important annual marking point for NGOs to celebrate their achievements as well as allowing small grassroots

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Central Excise Day is celebrated every year on February 24 across India to encourage the employees of excise department to carry out the central excise duty in a better way

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Theme Shaping Peace Together Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and ceasefire

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World Scout Day is celebrated on 22nd February the birthday of Robert Baden Powell 1st Baron Baden Powell born in 1857 the founder of Scouting, and coincidentally also of his wife Olave Baden Powell

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The theme for International Mother Language Day 2020 is Languages without borders The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO says that local and cross-border languages can promote peaceful dialogue and help to preserve indigenous heritage

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The United Nations (UN) World Day of Social Justice is annually observed on February 20 to encourage people to look at how social justice affects poverty eradication It also focuses on the goal of achieving full employment and support for social integration

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Shivaji Bhonsale I was an Indian warrior king and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan The Government of Maharashtra lists 19 February as a holiday commemorating Shivajis birth Shivaji Jayanti Shivaji was named after a local deity

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For many Hindus Vasant Panchami is the festival dedicated to goddess Saraswati who is their goddess of knowledge language music and all arts The season and festival also celebrate the agricultural fields ripening with yellow flowers of mustard crop which Hindus associate with Saraswatis favorite color

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World Cancer Day is observed worldwide on February 4 The aim is to inform and encourage people on its prevention early detection, and treatment This initiative was taken by the Union for International Cancer Control to campaign and advocate for the targets of the World Cancer Declaration penned in 2008

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WORLD BRAILLE DAY, CELEBRATED SINCE 2019,IS OBSERVED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANACE OF BRAILLE AS A MEANS OF COMMUNICATION IN THE FULL REALIZATION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS FOR BLINDS AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED PEOPLE.

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NCS Vizag bagged C-in-C Rolling Trophy consecutively for the 4th year NCS Vizag bagged C-in-C Rolling Trophy consecutively for the 4th year

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