National Press Day 2023: The day is observed on 16th November every year to commemorate a free and responsible press. It is observed in honour of the Press Council of India (PCI). Press Council of India (PCI) was established by the Parliament On 4 July 1966. The day is meant to mark the presence of […]
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Bestu Varsh 2023 : Gujarati New Year
Bestu Varsh 2023 : Gujarati New Year The Prime Minister of India has extended New Year greetings on the occasion of Gujarati New Year. Gujarati New Year 2023, also known as Padwa or Bestu Varas, is being celebrated on November 14. It is celebrated as part of the five-day Diwali Celebrations. It ideally falls on […]
World Diabetes Day 2023 : Theme
World Diabetes Day 2023 : Theme World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated annually on 14 November, coinciding with the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the co-discoverer of insulin in 1922 alongside Charles Best. World Diabetes Day originated in 1991 as a response to the increasing health threat of diabetes, established by the International Diabetes Federation […]
National Education Day 2023
National Education Day 2023: National Education Day is celebrated every year on November 11 across India to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam. National Education Day is celebrated on November 11 every year (Since 2008) to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first education minister. The purpose of celebrating […]
Uttarakhand State Foundation Day
Uttarakhand State Foundation Day: 9th November is celebrated as Uttarakhand State Foundation Day, as on this day Uttarakhand became India’s 27th state on November 9, 2000, when it was carved out of northern Uttar Pradesh. The state was originally named Uttaranchal, but was renamed Uttarakhand in 2007. The name Uttarakhand comes from the Sanskrit dialect […]
World Cities Day 2023
World Cities Day 2023: World Cities Day, designated by the United Nations General Assembly, is celebrated annually on 31st October and was first celebrated in 2014. The Day serves as an opportunity to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in addressing challenges of urbanization and contribute to sustainable […]
Vigilance Awareness Week 2023
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 […]
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 […]
