National Youth Festival 2025: This year, the annual National Youth Festival (NYF) on January 10-12 at Bharat Mandapam, will undergo a transformative reimagining as the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue. Under the component ‘Promotion of National Integration’ of the National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development (NPYAD), the NYF is organised from 12th to 16th […]
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Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) marked its 78th Foundation Day
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) marked its 78th Foundation Day: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) commemorated its 78th Foundation Day, underscoring its dedication to quality and innovation. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, emphasized that quality is not merely a measure but a […]
Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2025
Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2025: Savitribai Phule Jayanti is celebrated every year on January 3rd to honor the birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule. She was a remarkable educator, social reformer, and poet who played a significant role in promoting education and fighting for social justice in India.
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness: International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all nations to invest in resilience and equity to make a healthier and safer world for all.It is annually observed on December 27 to advocate the importance of prevention of, preparedness for, and partnership against epidemics.It highlights the urgent need […]
National Farmers’ Day
National Farmers’ Day: National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) was celebrated on 23rd December 2024 to honor farmers and commemorate the birth anniversary of Sri Chaudhary Charan Singh.Known as the ‘Kisan Leader,’ his birth anniversary is celebrated as ‘Kisan Diwas’ since 2001 for his contributions to Indian agriculture and rural development.Born in 1902 at Noorpur, Meerut, […]
Minority Rights Day
Minority Rights Day: December 18 is celebrated as Minority Rights Day, commemorating the UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National, Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities (adopted in 1992).The Constitution of India mentions the term “minority” but does not define it.
Universal Health Coverage Day 2024
Universal Health Coverage Day 2024: Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is observed annually on December 12, serving as a rallying point for the global movement advocating for health for all. Initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO), UHC aims to provide access to quality health services for everyone without causing financial hardship.
Human Rights Day 2024
Human Rights Day 2024: Human Rights Day, observed every year on 10th December highlights the importance of human rights as a foundation for justice, peace, and equality.2024 Theme: “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now” emphasizes the relevance of human rights in shaping a peaceful and sustainable future.
World Soil Day 2024
World Soil Day 2024: World Soil Day is held annually on 5th December focussing on healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.Theme: Caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage.It was adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2013, with the first World Soil Day observed on 5th December 2014.
69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Ambedkar
69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Ambedkar: 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas was observed on December 6 to commemorate the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a stalwart for social justice.Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, honors his legacy, emphasizing his transformative impact on social reform, justice, […]
