Observances
International Human Rights Day observed on December 10
The International Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10 to commemorate adaptation of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. On this day in 1948, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)— then headquartered in Paris — ratified Universal Declaration of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Vigilance Awareness Week – 2018
The Central Vigilance Commission observes the Vigilance Awareness Week every year during the week in which birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (31st October) falls. The 2018 Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed from 29th October to 3rd November, 2018. Theme of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
75th anniversary of establishment of Azad Hind government observed
75th anniversary of establishment of Azad Hind government observed October 21, 2018. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted National flag and unveiled plaque at the Red Fort, Delhi. Azad Hind Government Azad Hind Government was founded in Singapore ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
International Day of Rural Women: October 15
The International Day of Rural Women is observed every year on October 15 to recognize the crucial role and contribution of rural women. The 2018 theme of the day was “Sustainable infrastructure, services and social protection for gender equality and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
International Day of the Girl Child: October 11
The International Day of the Girl Child is observed every year across world on October 11 to recognize girls’ rights and unique challenges faced by girls around the world. Observance of the day seeks to increase awareness of gender inequality ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
International Day of Non-Violence: October 2
The International Day of Non-violence is celebrated every year on 2 October throughout world on birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of Indian independence movement and also pioneer of philosophy of non-violence (ahimsa). Observance of this day seeks to promote ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
World Rabies Day: September 28
The World Rabies Day is observed every year on 28 September across the world to raise awareness about rabies disease and its preventable measures. The 2018 theme was ‘Rabies: Share the message. Save a life’. Observance of the day seeks ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
National Nutrition Month being celebrated to mark fight against malnutrition
The National Nutrition Month (Rashtriya Poshan Maah) is being celebrated across the country in September 2018 to mark fight against malnutrition. Union Ministry of Women and Child Development are spearheading various programmes during this month to spread broad awareness on ..