National Flag Day 2025: India observed National Flag Day (Tiranga Adoption Day), on 22nd July 2025, to mark the anniversary of the Indian National Flag’s official adoption by the Constituent Assembly in 1947. The National Flag in possession of the Archaeological Survey of India at Fort St George Museum in Chennai is known as the […]
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Nelson Mandela International Day 2025
Nelson Mandela International Day 2025: Nelson Mandela International Day, observed annually on 18th July, commemorates the birth of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first Black President and a global icon of peace, justice, and reconciliation. Recognized by the United Nations in 2009, the day promotes the values Mandela stood for—freedom, dignity, equality, and human rights by […]
97th Foundation Day of ICAR
97th Foundation Day of ICAR: The 97th Foundation Day of ICAR was celebrated in New Delhi, where Union Agriculture Minister addressed scientists and farmers. Major Initiatives Announced at ICAR’s 97th Foundation Day: Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: Largest farmer-scientist dialogue, 500 research areas identified for region- and crop-specific needs. Field-Guided Research Agenda: Farmer-driven research priorities and […]
AI Appreciation Day
AI Appreciation Day: India observed AI Appreciation Day on July 16 to highlight the country’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence across sectors like healthcare, education, governance, and agriculture.An annual event that recognizes the transformative role of AI in society, and acknowledges the contributions of developers, scientists, and policymakers in advancing AI for public good. Celebrated […]
World Population Day 2025
World Population Day 2025: This year’s World Population Day will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025, with the theme “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world” World Population Day (WPD) is Observed annually on July 11, World Population Day is a United Nations initiative aimed at […]
World Bioproduct Day 2025 and BioE3 Policy
World Bioproduct Day 2025 and BioE3 Policy: The Department of Science & Technology (DST), along with BIRAC and iBRIC+, organized World Bioproduct Day 2025, focusing on Equity, Environment, and Economy to highlight the importance of inclusive public participation in biotechnology. The event also reiterated the government’s goal of achieving a USD 300 billion bioeconomy by […]
International Day of Cooperatives
International Day of Cooperatives: As India celebrates the International Day of Cooperatives (5th July, 2025) and marks four years of the Ministry of Cooperation, the focus is on harnessing the potential of cooperatives and MSMEs, especially through initiatives like the PM Vishwakarma scheme to empower artisans and promote inclusive economic growth.
Statistics Day 2025
Statistics Day 2025: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will celebrate the 19th Statistics Day in Delhi on June 29th. Statistics Day is celebrated annually on 29th June to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, a pioneering Indian statistician and planner. The day aims to create awareness, especially among the […]
11th International Day of Yoga
11th International Day of Yoga: The 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be observed on June 21, 2025, with the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”; global participation has grown from 9 crore in 2018 to 24.53 crore in 2024.An annual global observance promoting yoga as a holistic health practice for mind-body balance, […]
UN Declares 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer
UN Declares 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer: The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer to acknowledge and amplify the crucial role played by women in global agriculture. The initiative aims to highlight gender disparities in land ownership, technology access, market participation, and agricultural […]