Important Days and Dates GK Questions

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World Mental Health Day is observed every year on 10 October across the world. It aims to create awareness about mental health issues around the world.
The First World Mental Health Day was observed on 10 October 1992. As per the World Health Organisation, the goal of this year’s World Mental Health Day campaign is ‘Increased investment in mental health’.

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On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950.
To commemorate the event, Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) is observed every year on 26 November. This year, ‘All India Presiding Officers’ Conference’ has been organised in Gujarat. The President participated in ‘Reading of Preamble to the Constitution’ event, held every year.

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December 2 is observed as National Pollution Control Day every year, in the memory of those who lost their lives in the Bhopal Gas tragedy and to create awareness on environment pollution.
Bhopal Gas tragedy, one of the biggest industrial pollution disasters of the country, occurred on the night of December 2nd and 3rd, 1984. Many people died due to the leakage of the poisonous gas Methyl Isocyanate.

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The International Volunteer Day, also called as the International Volunteer Day Economic and Social Development is observed every year on the 5th December by the United Nations.
This has been mandated by the UN General Assembly since 1885. This day promotes volunteer efforts and volunteerism for achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local, national and international levels.

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Every year December 12th is observed as the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day by the World Health Organisation. UHC ensures that all people get access to quality health services without any financial hardships.
Universal health coverage has been inducted as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations.

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• United Nations observes 23 August every year as “International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition”.
• This day is intended to remember and honour the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples who were dehumanised by the cruel practice or systemic racism.
• It is a day to honour the memory of the men and women who, in Saint-Domingue in 1791, revolted and paved the way for the end of slavery and dehumanization.

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is an association of organizations that regulate the world’s securities and futures markets. It is headquartered at Madrid, Spain.
The World Investor Week is a week-long global celebration promoted by the IOSCO to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. Stock exchanges BSE and NSE announced the launch of celebrations of World Investor Week 2021, during November 21-28.

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Ministry of Education (MoE), AICTE, and Ministry of Commerce & Industry (DPIIT) is organising ‘National Innovation Week’ from January 10 to 16, 2022.
During the innovation week, various initiatives undertaken by these agencies to spread awareness to promote innovation and entrepreneurship will be highlighted.  An e- symposium on ‘Building Innovation Ecosystem in educational institutions was held by the Ministry of Education.

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A week-long commemoration event titled Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate was launched by Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh and Union Minister of Culture G Kishan Reddy.
This was launched as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The event is being held simultaneously at 75 locations across the country till February 28, National Science Day. It will display the country’s legacy in science and technology.

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World Hemophilia Day, which is marked on 17 April annually, is dedicated to raising awareness about hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders.
Hemophilia is an inherited genetic disorder in which the blood’s capacity to clot is substantially impaired, causing one to bleed excessively even from minor injuries. The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) began observing World Hemophilia Day since 1989 to honour WFH founder Frank Schnabel’s birthday.