World Day of Social Justice 2025: The United Nations (UN) observed World Day of Social Justice (WDSJ) on 20th February 2025 advocating against poverty, exclusion, and unemployment while promoting equality and solidarity. The 2025 theme of WDSJ, “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps of Social Justice,” focuses on inclusive policies and social protection, while highlighting the importance […]
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: The world observed the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) (6th February) under the theme “Step up the Pace”, emphasizing the need for stronger alliances and expanding movements to end FGM.FGM involves altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons. It […]
World Wetlands Day 2025
World Wetlands Day 2025: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organised the World Wetlands Day 2025 celebrations at the Parvati Arga Ramsar Site. World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on February 2. This date marks the adoption of the Ramsar Convention in 1971. It aims to spread awareness about conserving the […]
World Leprosy Day
World Leprosy Day: World Leprosy Day is observed on January 30 every year to make people aware of leprosy and remove the misconceptions spread in society.Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Left untreated, […]
National Girl Child Day 2025
National Girl Child Day 2025: National Girl Child Day is observed annually on 24th January aimed at promoting the rights, empowerment, and potential of girls across India.Theme: “Empowering Girls for a Bright Future” emphasizes equal opportunities for girls in education, healthcare, and personal growth. It was started in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and […]
15th National Voters’ Day 2025
15th National Voters’ Day 2025: The 15th National Voters’ Day (NVD) on 25th January 2025, marks 75 years of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and follows the successful 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, the world’s largest democratic exercise.Celebrated annually on 25th January since 2011 to commemorate the establishment of the ECI on 25th January 1950, […]
National Voters’ Day 2025 : Theme
National Voters’ Day 2025 : Theme The 15th National Voters’ Day (NVD) will be celebrated across the country on 25th January. It has been observed annually on January 25 since 2011 to commemorate the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, i.e. on January 25, 1950 It aims to underline the centrality of the […]
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti: India celebrates Parakram Diwas annually on January 23rd to honor the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a visionary leader and a key figure in the Indian freedom movement. Introduced in 2021 by the Government of India to commemorate the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.Aim is To instill […]
Lokpal Foundation Day
Lokpal Foundation Day: On 16th January 2025, social activist Anna Hazare, Justice (retd) N. Santosh Hegde, and Attorney-General R. Venkataramani will be felicitated on the occasion of Lokpal Foundation Day. The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, which empowers the anti-corruption body to investigate allegations of corruption, came into effect on 16th January 2014. Lokpal is […]
World Hindi Day 2025
World Hindi Day 2025: Vishwa Hindi Divas or World Hindi Day is celebrated annually on 10th January to expand Hindi’s presence on the international stage.This date commemorates the historic moment in 1949, when Hindi was first spoken at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).The theme for World Hindi Day 2025 is “A Global Voice of […]
