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Sharjah declared as 2019 World Book Capital (WBC)

The World Book and Copyright Day (WBCD) is celebrated worldwide on 23rd April to pay tribute to the veteran literary figures like William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso De La Vega. It is a symbolic date in world literature. On this day, UNESCO and organisations representing publishers, booksellers and libraries select World Book Capital ..

Topics: Americas • Emirate of Sharjah • Garcilaso de la Vega • Inca Empire • Miguel de Cervantes • Persian Gulf • Reading • Sharjah • UNESCO • World Book Capital • World Book Day • Writers

2019 World Book and Copyright Day (WBCD)

The World Book and Copyright Day (WBCD) is observed every year on April 23 to recognise the scope of books which are seen as a link between the past and the future, a bridge between cultures and generations. It is an occasion to promote the joy of books and the art of reading. Through this ..

Topics: Americas • Garcilaso de la Vega • Inca Empire • Miguel de Cervantes • Reading • UNESCO • World Book Day • Writers

2018 International Literacy Day (ILD)

The International Literacy Day (ILD) is celebrated every year on 8 September to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. The 2018 theme “Literacy and skills development” explores and highlights integrated approaches that simultaneously can support the development of literacy and skills, to ultimately improve people’s life and work and contribute to ..

Topics: Academic disciplines • Information literacy • International Literacy Day • Linguistics • Literacy • Reading • World Literacy Foundation

World Book And Copyright Day (WBD) observed on April 23

The World Book and Copyright Day is observed every year on April 23 to raise public awareness of books and reading and pay tribute to authors in the book industry, professionals or volunteers. The day is being organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing and copyright. It ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Topics: Americas • Garcilaso de la Vega • Inca Empire • Inca Garcilaso de la Vega • Miguel de Cervantes • Reading • UNESCO • Units of time • World Book Capital • World Book Day • Writers

Sakshar Bharti Portal launched by the Government

Sakshar Bharat Portal launched with an objective for superior planning, monitoring and impact analysis of Sakshar Bharat Mission being implemented under National Literacy Mission Authority The portal will also provide information about the scheme and its implementation in States It will facilitate citizen feedback and correction through public participation and social audit Sakshar Bharati was launched ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2011

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Academic disciplines • Knowledge • Linguistics • Literacy • Reading • Writing