World Food Day 2026: On World Food Day 2026 (October 16), the heads of FAO, IFAD, and WFP emphasised technology-driven agrifood innovations to combat global hunger, highlighting India’s digital food security model. World Food Day is observed annually on October 16 to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945 and […]
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World Tourism Day 2026
World Tourism Day 2026: World Tourism Day 2026 was observed on 27th September 2026 under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”, highlighting the role of technology in shaping the future of tourism. World Tourism Day is an initiative of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). It was first observed in […]
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: On the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (September 29), an FAO assessment highlighted India’s need to reduce post-harvest food loss and urban food waste.Occurs primarily along the upstream supply chain—from post-harvest handling, storage, moisture spoilage, processing, and transportation to wholesale distribution before […]
11th Ayurveda Day
11th Ayurveda Day: The 11th Ayurveda Day was celebrated by the Ministry of Ayush in Nagpur with the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthy Future.”The celebrations witnessed the release of Safety Dossiers on Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) and Chandrashura (Lepidium sativum), Standard Treatment Guidelines for dermatological disorders, and the “From Traditional Wisdom to Global Leadership: Ayush Vision […]
9th India International Water Week 2026
9th India International Water Week 2026: The 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, focusing on climate-resilient water management and global cooperation for water security.IIWW 2026: Organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti from 22nd–26th September 2026 on the theme “Climate Resilient Water Management,” the event has evolved […]
Hindi Diwas 2026
Hindi Diwas 2026: Hindi Diwas was observed on 14th September, marking the historic decision of the Constituent Assembly on 14th September 1949, to adopt the Munshi–Ayyangar formula for resolving India’s contentious language question. Hindi Diwas 2026 Highlights: The 6th All India Official Language Conference: Held alongside Hindi Diwas 2026 in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It promotes […]
Birth Anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Birth Anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birth anniversary on 5th September has been observed as Teachers’ Day in India since 1962 to recognise the contribution of teachers and their role in shaping society. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on 5th September 1888 in Tiruttani, present-day Tamil Nadu. He completed his education at […]
World Tribal Day 2026
World Tribal Day 2026: Ahead of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, also known as World Tribal Day, a two-day cultural festival showcasing the heritage of indigenous communities was held at Vellalar College for Women, Erode, Tamil Nadu. World Tribal Day, also referred to as International Day of World’s Indigenous People, is observed […]
Lalit Kala Akademi : 72nd Foundation Day
Lalit Kala Akademi: 72nd Foundation Day The Lalit Kala Akademi celebrated its 72nd Foundation Day at Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi. Lalit Kala Akademi was inaugurated on 5th August 1954 by the then Minister for Education, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. The Akademi was given the status of statutory authority in 1957, under the Societies Registration Act […]
World Hepatitis Day (WHD) 2026
World Hepatitis Day (WHD) 2026: The world observed World Hepatitis Day on 28th July to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, one of the deadliest infectious diseases. The theme for World Hepatitis Day 2026 is “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down,” calling for the removal of financial, social and systemic barriers to hepatitis services. Hepatitis is inflammation […]
