Telangana Day is celebrated on 2 June each year from 2014 which marks the state’s bifurcation from Andhra Pradesh. Telangana State Formation Day 2020 marks the sixth Telangana State Formation Day. It is the 29th state of India after the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act was passed in the Parliament. The bill was introduced on 5 […]
World Milk Day is observed on 1 June every year to provide an opportunity to bring attention to activities that are connected with the dairy sector. 2020 Milk day marks the 20th year since the initiative and the entire world celebrates the day to mark the significance of milk intake in the diet. World Milk
Global Day of Parents is celebrated on 1 June every year to honour all the parents throughout the world. The observation of the day recognizes the primary responsibility of the family in nurturing and protecting their children. Global Day of Parents provides an opportunity to appreciate parents across the world for their selfless commitment to
International Day of UN Peacekeepers is observed on 29 May every year to offer a chance to pay tribute to the uniformed and civilian personnel’s invaluable contribution to the work of the Organization. The day also aims to honour more than 3,900 peacekeepers who have lost their lives serving under the UN flag since 1948.
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed on 31 May across the world by the World Health Organization (WHO) and global partners every year. The day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure. It encourages a 24-hour period of abstinence from all forms
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula (IDEOF) is observed on 23 May by the United Nations to increase the attention to affected women and prioritize girls and their health. In 2003, the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF), formerly known as the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) and its partners had launched a global
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed on 21 May to promote culture and highlight the significance of its diversity as an agent of inclusion and positive change. The day celebrates the richness of the world’s cultures and the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development. The
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2020 Read More »
International Tea Day is observed on 21 May every year by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The day provides an opportunity to celebrate the cultural heritage, health benefits, and economic importance of tea. The origins of tea go back to more than 5,000 years. Tea contributes to health, culture, and socioeconomic development.
International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is observed on 22 May to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. It calls people to re-examine human relationship to the natural world. The theme for 2020 International Day for Biological Diversity is “Our solutions are in nature”. The theme emphasizes hope, solidarity, and the importance of working
National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on 21 May every year in India to raise awareness about the anti-social act of terrorism and its impact on human suffering and lives. The day marks the death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, the Former Prime Minister of India. The day also aims to spread the message of peace and
