Minority Rights Day: December 18 is celebrated as Minority Rights Day, commemorating the UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National, Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities (adopted in 1992).The Constitution of India mentions the term “minority” but does not define it.
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Universal Health Coverage Day 2024
Universal Health Coverage Day 2024: Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is observed annually on December 12, serving as a rallying point for the global movement advocating for health for all. Initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO), UHC aims to provide access to quality health services for everyone without causing financial hardship.
Human Rights Day 2024
Human Rights Day 2024: Human Rights Day, observed every year on 10th December highlights the importance of human rights as a foundation for justice, peace, and equality.2024 Theme: “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now” emphasizes the relevance of human rights in shaping a peaceful and sustainable future.
World Soil Day 2024
World Soil Day 2024: World Soil Day is held annually on 5th December focussing on healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.Theme: Caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage.It was adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2013, with the first World Soil Day observed on 5th December 2014.
69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Ambedkar
69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Ambedkar: 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas was observed on December 6 to commemorate the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a stalwart for social justice.Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, honors his legacy, emphasizing his transformative impact on social reform, justice, […]
Indian Navy Day 2024
Indian Navy Day 2024: On 4th December, Indian Navy Day was celebrated, honoring the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War and Operation Trident, which highlighted the Indian Navy’s strategic success in attacking Pakistan’s Karachi port.The theme for 2024 is “Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenization”. The day underscores the critical role of the Indian Navy in maintaining […]
World AIDS Day 2024
World AIDS Day 2024: World AIDS Day, observed on 1st December every year, serves as a platform to raise awareness about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), reflect on the progress made, and highlight ongoing efforts to eliminate the disease. 2024 Theme: “Take the rights path: My health, my right!”. AIDS: It is […]
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2024
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2024: The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, observed annually on December 2, serves as a global call to action to combat modern forms of slavery. This day emphasizes the eradication of human trafficking, forced labour, and other contemporary forms of exploitation while promoting the fundamental rights […]
16th Anniversary of 26/11 Attacks
16th Anniversary of 26/11 Attacks: On 26th November 2008, Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistan-based terror group, carried out attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Nariman House, Oberoi Trident, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station in Mumbai.The attacks revealed significant vulnerabilities in India’s security infrastructure, prompting urgent reforms in counter-terrorism measures.
Guru Tegh Bahadur : Martyrdom Day
Guru Tegh Bahadur : Martyrdom Day Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day is observed every year on 24 November to honour the sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru. Guru Teg Bahadur’s name earlier was Teyag Mal and he was the ninth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion. His father and the sixth Guru of Sikhs, […]
