World Dugong Day : 28th May Every year, May 28th is celebrated as World Dugong Day.Dugongs (Dugong dugon) are the only herbivorous mammals found in India’s marine ecosystems.It is known as the sea cow, but resembles a cross between a seal and a whale, and is distributed through the Indo-Pacific region.They are found along the […]
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World Bee Day 2025
World Bee Day 2025: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) celebrated World Bee Day 2025 with the theme “Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all,” highlighting the transformative impact of the Honey Mission. World Bee Day observed on 20th May, World Bee Day was established by the UN in 2018, to raise awareness […]
World Day for Cultural Diversity
World Day for Cultural Diversity: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, observed every year on May 21, is a global celebration recognizing the richness of the world’s cultures and the vital role intercultural dialogue plays in achieving peace and sustainable development. Established by the United Nations following the Universal Declaration on Cultural […]
National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025
National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025: India observes National Anti-Terrorism Day every year on May 21 to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. This day serves as a reminder of the catastrophic consequences of terrorism and violence, urging people to maintain peace, harmony, and unity in society. The observance also reflects India’s unwavering […]
Ayurveda Day
Ayurveda Day: The Government of India has declared that Ayurveda Day will now be observed annually on 23rd September, starting from 2025. The date 23rd September coincides with the autumnal equinox, when day and night are nearly equal. This event represents balance in nature, aligning with the Ayurvedic principle of equilibrium among body, mind, and […]
National Dengue Day 2025
National Dengue Day 2025: National Dengue Day is observed every year on May 16 across India to raise awareness about the prevention and control of dengue fever — a mosquito-borne viral disease that poses a serious public health threat, especially during the monsoon season. Organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, this day […]
International Day of Light Date
International Day of Light Date: The International Day of Light, celebrated every year on May 16, recognizes the importance of light and light-based technologies in science, culture, education, sustainable development, and various sectors such as energy, medicine, communications, and art. It is organized by UNESCO to encourage international cooperation in science and technology and to […]
UN Vesak Day 2025
UN Vesak Day 2025: United Nations Vesak Day (International Day of Vesak) was held in May 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with delegates from 85 countries, themed “Solidarity and Tolerance for Human Dignity: Buddhist Wisdom for World Peace and Sustainable Development.” In another development, India successfully intervened to stop the auction of Piprahwa […]
National Technology Day 2025
National Technology Day 2025: The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has announced the official theme for National Technology Day 2025 as: “YANTRA – Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration.” National Technology Day is observed annually on 11th May to commemorate key milestones in India’s technological advancement. […]
8th UN Global Road Safety Week 2025
8th UN Global Road Safety Week 2025: The 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week is being observed from 12 to 18 May 2025, with the theme #MakeWalkingSafe and #MakeCyclingSafe. This global campaign aims to encourage safer urban infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists and calls upon governments and communities to implement proven measures to reduce […]
