World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It is supported by many non-governmental organisations, businesses, government entities, and represents the primary United Nations outreach day supporting the environment. First held in 1973, it has been a platform for raising awareness on environmental issues as marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development and …
World Bicycle Day – In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 3 as World Bicycle Day. The resolution for World Bicycle Day recognises “the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and that it is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport.” World Bicycle Day …
International Labour Day, referred to as ‘May Day’, is observed globally on May 1st every year. This day honours the hard-working workers who have moulded economies and civilisations worldwide. This day honours the industrious people whose commitment and work have moulded economies and communities all around the world. Not only should their efforts be honoured, …
World Malaria Day (WMD) is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 April and recognises global efforts to control malaria. Globally, 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk of malariaIn 2012, malaria caused an estimated 627,000 deaths, mostly among African children. Asia, Latin America, and to a lesser extent the Middle East and parts of Europe are also affected. …
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year . It’s a day to encourage individuals, communities, and governments to take steps towards a more sustainable and healthy environment for future generations. It inspires individuals, communities, and businesses to take concrete actions to protect the environment, such as reducing energy consumption, conserving water, reducing waste, and …
India celebrates CISF Raising Day on March 10 every year to honour the Central Industrial Security Forces of India (CISF), and this year, it will be the 56th Raising Day and be observed on March 10, 2025, Monday. This year, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah attended the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in …
No Smoking Day Every year, No Smoking Day is celebrated across the world to spread awareness about the harmful effects of smoking. It encourages people to quit smoking and promotes the importance of a smoke-free environment. No Smoking Day is observed annually on March 13. The first No Smoking Day was celebrated on Ash Wednesday in 1984 in the United Kingdom. It is now observed on …
International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues still impacting women’s advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about women’s equality. Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid, that’s what makes IWD …
भारत में राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा दिवस हर वर्ष 4 मार्च को मनाया जाता है। राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा दिवस (National Safety Day) एक महत्वपूर्ण अवसर है जो सुरक्षा और स्वास्थ्य के महत्व को याद दिलाता है और उपायों की जागरूकता पैदा करता है। 4 मार्च को राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा दिवस के रूप में मनाने का प्रस्ताव 1972 में शुरू किया गया …
What is World Wildlife Day? On 20 December 2013 at the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), March 3 was declared United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD). This day holds significance as the day that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed in …
