International Literacy Day
8 September: International Literacy Day observed – Update (September, 2022)
The International Literacy Day (ILD) is being observed every year across the world on 8 September to emphasize importance of literacy to individuals, society and communities. The day was instituted in 1966 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
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September 8: International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day is observed on September 8 every year in a bid to remind the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies. Background The day was proclaimed by UNESCO on October 26, 1966 at the 14th session of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
NSO’s Report on Literacy Rate
A report on ‘Household Social Consumption: Education’ was published by the National Statistical Office (NSO). It surveyed around 1.13 lakh households across 8,000 villages and 6,000 urban blocks. The data for the report were collected during 2017-18 for the age ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
International Literacy Day is being observed across globe today
International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8 across the countries. The day is celebrated to spread awareness about the importance of literacy. It emphasises on the need for intensified efforts towards more literate societies. International Literacy Day-2020 Theme for ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
8 September: International Literacy Day observed
The International Literacy Day (ILD) is being observed every year across the world on 8 September to emphasize importance of literacy to individuals, society and communities. The day was instituted in 1966 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
2019 theme of International Literacy Day (ILD)
The International Literacy Day (ILD) is celebrated every year on 8th of September to raise awareness and remind people of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. The 2019 theme is ‘Literacy and Multilingualism’.