World Drug Day 2023: Date, Theme, Significance and History

International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day 2023 observed on 26 April: International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is held yearly on April 26 in memory and honour of those who died. The following are some of the most important facts concerning the incident. It is a day that will be ...

International Delegate’s Day 2023: Every year on April 25th, International Delegate's Day is held to honour the delegates who are an essential part of the United Nations (UN) and play an important role in its operation. These delegates represent their respective governments and are dedicated to ...

World Malaria Day 2023: Every year on April 25, the world commemorates World Malaria Day (WMD), which recognises global efforts to control malaria. The aim of World Malaria Day is to raise awareness of the devastating impact of malaria and to mobilize resources and support for malaria control and ...

Shri Bhupender Yadav launches Aravalli Green Wall Project: The Union Minister for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, unveiled the Aravalli Green Wall Project in Tikli Village, Haryana, to commemorate the International Day of Forests. The project aims to green the 5 km ...

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: Every year, millions of people around the world are impacted by natural and technological disasters, but most of their impact can be minimized with advanced planning and preventative actions. October 13 is designated as International Day for Disaster ...

The International Day for People of African Descent will be celebrated for the first time on 31 August 2021. Through this Observance the United Nations aims to promote the extraordinary contributions of the African diaspora around the world and to eliminate all forms of discrimination against ...

On August 30 of each year, the UN observes the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearance. This day aims to increase awareness about the numbers of enforced disappearances around the world. According to the UN, more than 6,000 people were registered as missing in Kosovo since ...

National Sports Day, or Rashtriya Khel Divas, is an annual observance that falls on August 29. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, the hockey wizard of India. The purpose behind the observance of National Sports Day is to celebrate the legacy of Major ...

The International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed on August 29. It was established on December 2, 2009, at the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly by the resolution 64/35, which was adopted unanimously. On this day, the United ...