International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is being observed on 24 April. It seeks to reaffirm the UN Charter and its principles of resolving disputes among countries through peaceful means. The Day acknowledges the use of multilateral decision-making and diplomacy in achieving peaceful resolutions to conflicts among nations.
World Earth Day 2023

World Earth Day 2023

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2023 is Invest In Our Planet.
World Liver Day 2023

World Liver Day 2023

World Liver Day is observed annually on April 19 to raise awareness about liver-related diseases. This day educates the public on lifestyle modifications that can help prevent liver diseases, such as maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and getting vaccinated against hepatitis.
World Hemophilia Day 2023

World Hemophilia Day 2023

World Hemophilia Day is celebrated every year on April 17th to honor the birth anniversary of Frank Schnabel, who established the World Federation of Hemophilia. It is a rare medical condition where the blood fails to clot correctly due to the lack of specific clotting factors.

Indian Army celebrates 39th Siachen Day

Every year on April 13, the Siachen Warriors celebrate Siachen Day. This year marks the 39th anniversary of Operation Meghdoot, launched by the Indian Army on April 13, 1984, to secure the Siachen Glacier, which was important from a strategic point of view since the glacier shares boundaries with Pakistan and China.
World Health Day 2023

World Health Day 2023

World Health Day is observed every year on April 7 to draw attention to a particular health topic that affects people all over the world. It also marks the birthday of the World Health Organisation (WHO) which was founded in 1948. This year the world health body is observing its 75th anniversary.
National Maritime Day 2023

National Maritime Day 2023

India observed the 60th National Maritime Day on April 5, 2023, to commemorate the sailing of the first Indian commercial vessel, SS Loyalty. The ship sailed from Mumbai to London. This day was started by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways in 1964.
Rajasthan State hood day

Rajasthan State hood day

Rajasthan was formed on 30 March 1949 when Rajputana – the name adopted by the British Raj for its dependencies in the region – was merged into the Dominion of India. Its capital and largest city is Jaipur.
Purple Day of Epilepsy 2023

Purple Day of Epilepsy 2023

Purple Day of Epilepsy is an international day of awareness dedicated to raising understanding and reducing the social stigma associated with epilepsy, a neurological condition. It is celebrated annually on March 26 with the goal of educating people about epilepsy, recognizing the signs of a seizure, and offering support to those who are impacted by it.
World Water Day 2023

World Water Day 2023

World Water Day is observed on March 22 each year to emphasize the significance of water and to create awareness about the global water crisis.
World Poetry Day 2023

World Poetry Day 2023

21 March, 2023 is celebrated as World Poetry Day 2023. Every year on March 21, people throughout the world celebrate World Poetry Day to honour an expression of language with which they can all identify.
International Nowruz Day 2023

International Nowruz Day 2023

21 March 2023 is celebrated as International Nowruz Day 2023. Every year on March 21, the International Nowruz Day is a much-anticipated global New Year's festival that marks the spring equinox, ushering in the season of rebirth and nature's renewal.
5th Poshan Pakhwada celebrations

5th Poshan Pakhwada celebrations

The Ministry of Women and Child Development will celebrate the fifth Poshan Pakhwada from 20th March to 3rd April 2023 with various activities nationwide. The Pakhwada aims to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition and promote healthy eating habits through Jan Andolan and Jan Bhagidari.
Global Recycling Day 2023 observed on 18th March

Global Recycling Day 2023 observed on 18th March

Every year on March 18th, Global Recycling Day is celebrated to increase people's comprehension about the harmful effects of plastic on the environment. This day also promotes recycling as a crucial concept and encourages people to organize events throughout the year to spread awareness about this cause.
World Kidney Day 2023

World Kidney Day 2023

World Kidney Day is a yearly health-related event that takes place on the second Thursday of March. This year it is commemorated on March 9, 2023.

Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2023: 7th March

The 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas is being organized on 7th March 2023 across India to enhance awareness about the scheme and promote generic medicines. Theme 2023: Jan Aushadhi – Sasti bhi Acchi bhi

PM inaugurates India Energy Week 2023 in Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased India’s phenomenal projected growth in energy demand, stable and decisive leadership, and sustained reforms to invite global investors in the country's oil and gas exploration and new energy, including green hydrogen.

International Customs Day 2023: 26th January 2023

International Customs Day (ICD) is observed every year on January 26 globally to commemorate the maiden session of the World Customs Organization (WCO) held in 1953. Theme 2023: Nurturing the next generation: Promoting a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs

National Girl Child Day 2023: 24 January

On January 24, the nation celebrates National Girl Child Day. This day was established in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The goal of National Female Child Day is to highlight the prejudice and injustice that girl children face. This day also encourages awareness of women's rights in our country.

23rd January: Parakram Diwas 2023

Parakram Diwas is celebrated on January 23 to commemorate the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose. This year marks the 126th birth anniversary of Bose, fondly known as ‘Netaji’.

Indian Army Day 2023: 15th January

Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India, in recognition of Lieutenant General Kodandera M. Cariappa's (later who became Field Marshal ) taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Roy Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on 15 January 1949.

Road Safety Week

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will observe the Road Safety Week from Wednesday to 17th of January across the country to propagate the cause of safer roads for all under the Swachhata Pakhwada.

World Hindi Day 2023

World Hindi Day is celebrated on January 10 every year to promote awareness about the language across the world. It is also the day when Hindi, India’s national language, was spoken for the first time in the United Nations General Assembly.
Universal Health Coverage Day 2022

Universal Health Coverage Day 2022

Universal Health Coverage Day 2022 is observed on 12 December. This year’s theme, “Build the world we want: A healthy future for all,” emphasizes that in order to build strong health systems we need equity, trust, healthy environments, investments and accountability.
International Mountain Day 2022

International Mountain Day 2022

International Mountain Day is celebrated annually on December 11 to increase public awareness of the value of mountains to both life and climate. The theme this year is ‘Women Move Mountains.’
Nobel Prize Day 2022

Nobel Prize Day 2022

Every year people across the globe observe Nobel Prize Day on December 10 to honour the work of Alfred Nobel. The day also marks the death anniversary of Alfred Nobel, who created a series of award categories for achievements made for the benefit of humanity.
Human Rights Day 2022

Human Rights Day 2022

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Theme 2022: Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All.
Technotex 2023 to be held in Mumbai on 22-24 February

Technotex 2023 to be held in Mumbai on 22-24 February

Technotex 2023 will be held in Mumbai from 22-24 February, 2023. The largest event of technical textile industry in India will be held during the G-20 Presidency. It offers exceptional opportunity for India to contribute to the global agenda on insistent matters of global importance," said the Ministry of textiles in a press release. 
World Soil Day 2022

World Soil Day 2022

World Soil Day is observed annually on December 5 to highlight the value of healthy soil and to promote the sustainable management of soil resources. 2022 theme: Soils: Where food begins
World AIDS Day 2022

World AIDS Day 2022

World AIDS Day is observed annually on December 1. This is a chance for people all over the world to come together in the battle against HIV, to support those who are living with HIV, and to remember those who have passed away from an AIDS-related illness.
Constitution Day 2022

Constitution Day 2022

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the Constitution Day celebrations in the Supreme Court on 26th November, 2022. The day has been celebrated as Constitution Day since 2015, to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.
National Newborn Week 2022

National Newborn Week 2022

National Newborn Week is being observed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India from 15th through 21st November to reinforces the importance of newborn health as a key priority area and reiterates its commitment steered at the highest level.
National Epilepsy Day 2022

National Epilepsy Day 2022

Every year, November is observed as the Epilepsy Awareness Month to educate and aware people about the signs, symptoms and impact of this dreadful disease. India recognizes 17th of November as National Epilepsy Day to raise awareness about Epilepsy.
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

Government of India has declared 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas dedicated to the memory of brave tribal freedom fighters. The declaration was done during 2021.
World Radiography Day 2022

World Radiography Day 2022

World Radiography Day is commemorated on November 8, every year, to mark the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays. Commemorated by the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technology, the theme for World Radiography Day 2022 is “Radiographers at the Forefront of Patient Safety”. 
National Cancer Awareness Day 2022

National Cancer Awareness Day 2022

National Cancer Awareness Day is celebrated on 7 November in India and this day aims to focus on cancer prevention and early detection. According to WHO, approximately 70% of deaths from cancer occur in low and middle-income countries. In India, nearly 1.1 million new cases of cancer are reported annually.
7th India Water Week

7th India Water Week

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 7th India Water Week on November 1, 2022 at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Denmark, Finland, Germany, Israel and the European Union are participating in the 7th India Water Week. 

Vigilance Awareness Week 2022

Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week every year during the last week of October is taken up to encourage all stakeholders to collectively participate in the prevention of, and the fight against corruption and to raise public awareness regarding the existence, causes and gravity of and the threat posed by corruption. It is driven by the Central Vigilance Commission. This year Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed from 31st October 2022 to 6th November 2022.

National Unity Day

National Unity Day is celebrated in India on 31 October. It was introduced by the Government of India in 2014. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who had a major role in the political integration of India.

World Polio Day 2022: 24th October

World Polio Day 2022 has observed every year on October 24 to raise awareness about the polio vaccination and eradication of polio. 2022 theme: World Polio Day 2022 and Beyond: A healthier future for mothers and children

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2022: Date, theme, significance

Every year on October 17, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed to recognise the struggle and efforts made by those who, due to various circumstances, are forced to live below the poverty line (BPL). The term "poverty line" refers to the minimum level of consumption deemed adequate in a particular country. The theme for this year's International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is "Dignity For All in Practice: The commitments we make together for social justice, peace, and the planet".

International Day of Girl Child

International Day of the Girl Child is observed on 10th October. On December 2011 the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution to declare 11th October as the International Day of the Girl Child to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.This year’s theme for the International Day of the Girl Child is - 'Our time is now - our rights, our future.'

Sharad Purnima observed on 9th October

Sharad Purnima was observed on 9th October. This religious festival is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin. The full-moon night is celebrated differently in different cultural regions of the country.

Indian Air Force Day 2022

The Indian Air Force (IAF) observes Air Force Day on 8th October 2022. The Air Force is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its complement of personnel and aircraft assets ranks third amongst the air forces of the world. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflict.

World Cotton Day 2022 is celebrated on October 7

October 7 is celebrated each year as World Cotton Day. The theme for 2022’s celebration of World Cotton Day appears to be “Weaving a better future for cotton,” as apparent from the posters released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).

International Solar Alliance’s Fifth Assembly to be held in New Delhi from 17th to 20th October 2022

International Solar Alliance’s Fifth Assembly will be held in New Delhi from 17th to 20th October 2022. India holds the office of the President of the ISA Assembly. Ministers, missions and delegates from 109 Member and Signatory Countries are set to participate in this meeting. The Assembly will be presided over by Shri R.K. Singh, Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy.

World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022

World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed on October 6. Cerebral Palsy is a lifelong disability with no known cure. The Theme for World Cerebral Palsy Day 2022 is “Millions of Reasons”.

Gandhi Jayanti and International Day of Non Violence Observed on 2nd October 2022

Gandhi Jayanti is an event celebrated in India to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. It is celebrated annually on 2 October, and is one of the three national holidays of India. The UN General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that 2 October will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence as he was a non-violent freedom fighter.

World Maritime Day 2022: Theme, History

Every year on the final Thursday in September, which falls on 29th this year, people around the world commemorate World Maritime Day to recognise the hard work of those who work in the maritime industry. The theme for this year is ‘New technologies for greener shipping’.

World Pharmacy Day 2022: Date, theme, history, significance

Every year on September 25, World Pharmacist Day is commemorated with the goal of highlighting and advocating the pharmacist's contribution to health improvement. This year's theme, "Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world," aims to promote unity and highlight the sound effects of pharmacy on health.

Antyodaya Divas 2022 observed on 25 September

Antyodaya Diwas is celebrated annually on 25th September in India. It marks the birth anniversary of Indian leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and is celebrated in his honour to remember his life and legacy. This year, the Antyodaya Diwas marks the 105th birth anniversary of Upadhyaya. He was the co-founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) and a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) thinker.
World Rhino Day 2022

World Rhino Day 2022

Every year World Rhino Day is observed on September 22, 2022. The theme for this year's World Rhino Day is Five Rhino Species Forever.