International Labour Day: International Labour Day is being celebrated across the world on May 1. International Labour Day/international Workers Day is often referred to as May Day. The day is celebrated to honour the contribution of working men and women and to pay tribute to workers sacrifices in achieving economic and social rights all over […]
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12th National Panchayati Raj Day
12th National Panchayati Raj Day: India will commemorate the 12th National Panchayati Raj Day virtually on 24th April, 2021. 24th April 1993 marks a defining moment in the history of decentralization of power to the grassroots, with the institutionalization of Panchayati Raj, through the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 which came into force with effect […]
World Malaria Day 2021
World Malaria Day: The report, titled ‘Zeroing in on malaria elimination, was released by the World Health Organization (WHO) ahead of World Malaria Day 2021. World Malaria Day is observed on 25th April every year. The 2021 theme is “Reaching the Zero Malaria target”. The WHO has also identified 25 countries with the potential to […]
Civil Services Day 2021
Civil Services Day: Every year, 21st April is celebrated as Civil Services Day by the Government of India. It is celebrated as an occasion for the civil servants to rededicate themselves to the causes of citizens and renew their commitments to public service and excellence in work. The date is chosen to commemorate the day […]
Earth Day 2021 : Theme
Earth Day: Every year, 22nd April is celebrated as Earth Day to raise public awareness about the environment and inspire people to save and protect it. The theme for the year 2021 ‘Restores Our Earth’ examines natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems. Earth Day was first observed […]
International Day For Monuments And Sites 2021 : Theme
International Day For Monuments And Sites: Every year, the United Nations marks April 18 as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, in many countries also celebrated as World Heritage Day. The theme for this year is “Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures”. Globally, the day is promoted by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). […]
World Health Day 2021 : Theme
World Health Day: World Health Day is celebrated on April 07, 2021. The World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO). Since 1950, World Health Day is held annually on April 7. The date of April 7 marks the […]
58th National Maritime Day 2021 : Theme
58th National Maritime Day (5th April): The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways celebrated the 58th National Maritime Day (5th April). Maritime India Vision-2030, was also discussed at the occasion. National Maritime Day is celebrated every year on 5th April to commemorate the maiden voyage of the first Indian flag merchant vessel ‘S.S LOYALTY’ from […]
When is Shaheed Diwas Celebrated?
Shaheed Diwas: Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru on Shaheed Diwas (23rd March). The Day is also known as Martyrs’ Day or Sarvodaya Day. This Day should not be confused with the Martyrs’ Day observed on 30th January, the day Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated. Every year on 23rd March, Shaheed […]
World Water Day 2021 Theme
World Water Day: “Valuing Water’ is the theme for 2021’s World Water Day. World Water Day is an annual UN observance day (22 March) that highlights the importance of freshwater. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme of each day focuses on topics relevant to clean water, […]