Foundation Day of Lokpal of India: The Lokpal of India observed its Foundation Day on 16th January, marking the coming into force of Section 3 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, which provided for the establishment of the Lokpal in 2014. The idea of a Lokpal was first mooted in 1963, inspired by the […]
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National Startup Day
National Startup Day: On the occasion of National Startup Day (16th January 2026), Prime Minister highlighted a decade of the Startup India Initiative at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking India’s transformation from a policy-led push for entrepreneurship in 2016 to one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.Startup […]
78th Army Day
78th Army Day: The Indian Army marked its 78th Army Day on 15th January 2026 with a historic parade in Jaipur, Rajasthan, emphasising the force’s shift towards modern, agile, and technology-driven warfare.This was the 4th Army Day Parade held outside Delhi, following events in Bengaluru (2023), Lucknow (2024), and Pune (2025), and marked the first […]
World Hindi Day
World Hindi Day: The Third Technical Hindi Symposium “Abhyuday-3” was organised with the collaboration of CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, and Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur to promote Technical Hindi and inclusive science outreach.Abhyuday-3 reflected India’s push to expand science and technology outreach through Indian languages, especially […]
National Youth Day 2026
National Youth Day 2026: National Youth Day is observed annually on 12th January, commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, whose ideals of character, courage, service, and nation-building continue to guide India’s youth-centric policies.With over 65% of India’s population below 35 years, youth empowerment is central to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.Swami Vivekananda, born […]
Human Rights Day 2025
Human Rights Day 2025: Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10th December to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948, reaffirming the global commitment to dignity, equality and freedom. The day was formally established in 1950 through UNGA Resolution, inviting all countries to celebrate it annually The […]
World AIDS Day 2025
World AIDS Day 2025: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organised the World AIDS Day 2025 observance under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response” and highlighted the national progress on AIDS control. In 1998, WHO marked the first World AIDS Day on 1st December to recognize the crucial role of civil society […]
World Computer Literacy Day 2025
World Computer Literacy Day 2025: World Computer Literacy Day is observed every year on December 2 to promote digital education, technological awareness and equal access to computer skills. It serves as a reminder that in a rapidly digitising world, bridging the digital divide is essential for inclusive growth.World Computer Literacy Day was first introduced in […]
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas : 15th November
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas : 15th November India observes Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on 15th November to honor tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, with 2024–25 marked as Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh for his 150th birth anniversary. Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas day is observed each year to honor tribals’ contributions in preserving cultural heritage and fostering Indian values such as […]
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2025: Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is celebrated on 5th November 2025, marking the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev (1469–1539). The day commemorates the founder of Sikhism, celebrating his message of equality, and compassion.It is celebrated on the day of Kartik Poornima, which is the fifteenth lunar day […]
