Vigilance Awareness Week 2023: The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is observing the Vigilance Awareness Week 2023 from 30th October to 5th November, 2023, centered around the theme “Say no to corruption; commit to the Nation.” This comprehensive initiative demonstrates a concerted effort towards promoting vigilance and combating corruption within government departments and organizations. CVC is […]
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World Polio Day 2023
World Polio Day 2023: World Polio Day is celebrated every year on October 24 to create awareness around the importance of polio vaccination to protect children. Polio is a very infectious illness that has been around since ancient times, is a life threatening and disabling disease that can spread from person to person and can […]
International Day Of The Girl 2023
International Day Of The Girl 2023: International Day of the Girl Child, observed annually on 11th October was first celebrated in 2012. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 1995, proposed an action plan to advance the rights of girls. In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare 11th October […]
World Mental Health Day 2023
World Mental Health Day 2023: 10th October marks World Mental Health Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about mental health issues and rallying support for mental health care worldwide. In the context of India, this day serves as a crucial reminder of the urgent need to address the mental health challenges faced by […]
World Animal Day 2023
World Animal Day 2023: World Animal Day is observed on 4th October, serving as a global commemoration focused on the promotion of animal welfare and the protection of their rights. It serves as a powerful reminder of our responsibility to protect and care for the diverse species that share our planet. The theme for World […]
International Day Of Sign Languages 2023
International Day Of Sign Languages 2023: On the occasion of International Day of Sign Languages (23rd September), the Government of India has introduced several initiatives to improve communication and accessibility for the hearing-impaired. Initiatives for the hearing-impaired include online Indian Sign Language (ISL) courses, introduction of 267 signs for financial terms in ISL, a comprehensive […]
World Rhino Day 2023
World Rhino Day 2023: World Rhino Day is observed on 22nd September. World Rhino Day 2023 observed on 22th September. Objective is to spread awareness for all five species of rhino and the work being done to save them. It was first announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010. This special day provides the opportunity for […]
World Ozone Day 2023
World Ozone Day 2023: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) recently celebrated the 29th World Ozone Day. World Ozone Day or International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, is observed annually on September 16. It is celebrated every year to spread awareness among people about the depletion of the Ozone Layer […]
National Engineer’s Day 2023
National Engineer’s Day 2023: Engineer’s Day is celebrated in India on September 15 every year to honour the contributions of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, also known as Sir MV, who was born on this day in 1861. Sir M Visvesvaraya: Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, widely known as Sir MV, was a distinguished engineer, statesman, and scholar […]
World Lymphoma Awareness Day 2023
World Lymphoma Awareness Day 2023: World Lymphoma Awareness Day is observed every year on September 15. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is a part of the body’s immune system. The lymphatic system includes lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, the spleen, tonsils, and the bone marrow. Lymphomas are characterised […]
