The International Week of Science and Peace (IWOSP), celebrated annually from November 9 to 15, stands as a testament to the vital role that science plays in fostering global peace and development. Originating in 1986 as part of the International Year of Peace, the week was officially recognized ...

World Radiography Day is observed each year on November 8 to commemorate the groundbreaking discovery of X-radiation by German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in 1895. This day holds special significance in the field of radiography, recognizing the vital role of radiographers and highlighting ...

National Cancer Awareness Day is an annual observance in India, held on November 7th, aimed at raising public awareness about the importance of early cancer detection, prevention strategies, and the critical aspects of cancer treatment. This significant day was first initiated in ...

On November 3, the world celebrates the International Day for Biosphere Reserves, a day established by UNESCO during its 41st General Conference in 2022. This occasion provides an opportunity to understand and appreciate Biosphere Reserves (BR) and their ...

Every November 5th, a global community assembles to mark World Tsunami Awareness Day, emphasising the importance of Tsunami knowledge and awareness. Tsunamis are natural disasters of immense destructive power, often caused by underwater disturbances like earthquakes, ...

India’s first home minister, Vallabhbhai Patel, was affectionately called “Sardar” (chief) due to his exceptional leadership skills that played a pivotal role in guiding the nation through its struggle for independence and post-independence challenges. One of his most remarkable achievements was ...

World Thrift Day or World Savings Day is celebrated each year on 30 October to raise awareness to people about their financial security, savings, and freedom. The theme of World Thrift Day in 2023 is “Preparing for the future through saving. Aim:  To promote the importance of saving money and how ...

On October 29th, World Stroke Day was celebrated globally. The theme for World Stroke Day 2023 was officially chosen by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) as ‘Together we are #Greater Than Stroke.’ This event holds significant importance within the realms of healthcare and public ...

This 29 October marks the UN’s first official International Day for Care and Support, which recognises the legacy of the first International Day for Care founded four years ago by trade unions to accelerate public investment in to the care economy.International Day of Care and Support ...

India’s union territory of Jammu and Kashmir celebrates October 26 as a public holiday to commemorate the historic signing of the Instrument of Accession in 1947. This significant document marked the accession of the princely state to India and set the stage for the ...