International Mother Language Day 2026: On International Mother Language Day (21 February), UNESCO reaffirms the importance of promoting and supporting Indigenous Peoples in using their mother tongue, in line with the framework of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032). It is observed every year on February 21 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity across […]
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International Conference on Dam Safety 2026
International Conference on Dam Safety 2026: The International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) 2026 concluded successfully in Bengaluru, serving as a pivotal platform for strengthening India’s dam safety ecosystem. Key Highlights of ICDS 2026: Dam Safety Framework: The conference emphasized the implementation of the Dam Safety Act, 2021 and the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project […]
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026: International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed every year on 11 February. The United Nations marks this day to promote equal participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Despite progress in education, gender gaps still exist in STEM careers […]
National Leprosy Day
National Leprosy Day: On National Leprosy Day (last Sunday of January), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conducted an Information, Education and Communication (IEC) outreach programme to promote awareness, early detection, and stigma reduction related to leprosy.Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae (bacteria), affecting skin and peripheral nerves, transmitted via […]
International Data Privacy Day
International Data Privacy Day: The Tamil Nadu Governor walked out of the State Assembly during his customary address. Simultaneously, the Kerala Governor omitted specific paragraphs. These incidents have reignited the debate on the discretionary powers of the Governor and the sanctity of Article 176.Article 176: Mandates that the Governor shall address the Legislative Assembly, or […]
National Girl Child Day 2026
National Girl Child Day 2026: National Girl Child Day is observed annually on 24th January, serving as a critical platform to reaffirm India’s commitment to eradicating gender discrimination and accelerating girls’ empowerment through holistic development. Initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), the day serves as a platform to raise […]
National Voters’ Day
National Voters’ Day: The Prime Minister of India extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of National Voters’ Day.It is observed on January 25th across India every year since 2011 to commemorate the foundation day of the Election Commission of India.It is celebrated to honour voters, encourage youth participation, and strengthen democratic values, and promote […]
Parakram Diwas 2026
Parakram Diwas 2026: Parakram Diwas was observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose.Parakram Diwas (Day of Valor) is celebrated annually on 23rd January to honor the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, one of India’s greatest freedom fighters. Parakram Diwas 2026 is being celebrated on the 129th birth anniversary of Subhash […]
Foundation Day of Lokpal of India
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 […]
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 […]
