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Sadbhavna Diwas: Birth anniversary of late Rajiv Gandhi celebrated
Every year 20 August is celebrated as Sadbhavana Diwas or Communal Harmony Day to commemorate birth anniversary of late Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India. This day is observed to encourage national integration, peace, affection and communal harmony among Indian people of all religions. On this observance, close family members and senior Congress party ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 75th birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi • Anti-Terrorism Day • Communal Harmony Day • Rajiv Gandhi • Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award • Sadbhavana Diwas • Sadbhavna Diwas • Veer Bhoomi • Youngest prime minister of India
UGC directs Universities: observe 21 May as Anti-Terrorism Day
The University Grants Commission (UGC, the higher education regulator) has directed universities and higher educational institutions (HEIs) in India to observe 21 May as Anti-Terrorism Day so as to wean youth away from terrorism. Key Highlights Background: Every year 21 May is observed as Anti-Terrorism Day throughout India. It seeks to spread awareness among people ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 21 May: Anti-Terrorism Day • Anti-Terrorism Day • Higher Educational Institutions • Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam • LTTE • MHA • Ministry of Home Affairs • Prime Minister of India • Rajiv Gandhi • UGC • University Grants Commission
May 21: Anti-Terrorism Day
Anti-Terrorism Day is observed annually in India on May 21 to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. It is a day to remember the victims of terrorism and to renew the commitment to eliminate terrorism from society. The day is celebrated to spread the message of peace and non-violence across the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Anti-Terrorism Day • Days and Events • Rajiv Gandhi • Terrorism