The National Energy Conservation Day is being celebrated every year on December 14 since 1991. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, spearheads the celebrations every year. This day is celebrated to raise awareness regarding the conservation of energy as it is the best way to have a greener and brighter […]
Every year on December 12th, the International Day of Neutrality promotes the importance of peaceful, friendly, and mutually beneficial relations between countries. It was officially declared by a UN General Assembly resolution adopted in February 2017 and first observed on December 12, 2017. History of the Day: On 2 February 2017, the UN General Assembly adopted without
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Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, commemorated each 12 December, is the anniversary of the first unanimous United Nations resolution calling for countries to provide affordable, quality health care to every person, everywhere. International Universal Health Coverage Day aims to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage with
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International Mountain Day is observed annually on 11 December every year. The day is celebrated to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development, and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world. The UN General Assembly
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Ministry of Power is celebrating the Energy Conservation Week from 8th to 14th December 2021 under “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”. Celebration by BIreau of Energy Efficiency will include three major activities i.e. National Painting Competition for school children, National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) for Industries and establishments and National Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards (NEEIA) to recognize
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Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December (A/RES/423 (V)) — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This day is observed every year across the world, as it empowers us all. The day also acknowledges the advocates and defenders of human rights around
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed annually on December 9 to raise awareness on the importance of getting rid of corruption. Corruption affects every area in our society and preventing corruption unlocks progress towards sustainable development goals. The day is observed since the passage of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on 31 October 2003. The 2021 International
The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime is marked annually on 9 December. Purpose: It is observed to raise awareness about genocide and the role of the United Nations’ Genocide Convention in preventing it. Significance of the day: This year marks the
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International Civil Aviation Day is observed every year on December 7 to recognize the importance of aviation to the social and economic development of the world. International Civil Aviation Day was established in 1994 as part of ICAO’s 50th-anniversary activities. In 1996, pursuant to an ICAO initiative and with the assistance of the Canadian Government, the United Nations
International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5 December was designated by the United Nations in 1985 as an international observance day to celebrate the power and potential of volunteerism. International Volunteer Day (IVD), also called International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. The theme for International Day 2021 is “Volunteer now for our common future. The purpose of
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