World Blood Donor Day

(14-06-2018)

Countries all over the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day every year on 14 June.
It was first observed in 2004.
The idea behind the event is to raise awareness for the need of blood, blood products,
and need for safe blood.
Moreover, it is an act of thanking the blood donors who, voluntary comes out and
donate blood to those in need.
It is also one of eight official global public health campaigns initiated by the World
Health Organization, along with World Health Day, World Tuberculosis Day, World
Immunization Week, World No Tobacco Day, World Malaria Day, World Aids Day and
World Hepatitis Day.
 World Refugee Day
(20-06-2018)

The World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 every year. It was first recognized by
the United Nations (UN).
This event marks the courage, strength and determination of all the men, women and
children who were forced to flee from their homeland under threat of conflict and violence.
People honour the courage of millions of refugees across the world on this day.
Organizations such as Amnesty International and the International Rescue Committee (IRC)
get involved actively in the various activities of the day.
 International Day of Yoga
(21-06-2018)

The idea of International Day of Yoga was first observed by the Prime Minister, Mr.
Narendra Modi during his speech at the UNGA, on 27 September 2014.
He stated,
"Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and
body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a
holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise, but to discover the sense
of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating
consciousness, it can help in well being. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga
Day."
- Narendra Modi, UN General Assembly

The day, which is also referred to as Yoga Day commonly, is celebrated on June 21
since its inception in 2015.
The day is celebrated to mark the importance of physical, mental and spiritual
practice, which was first originally practiced in India.
The United Nations suggested the date of 21 June, as it is the longest day of the year
in the Northern Hemisphere and carries special significance in many parts of the world.
It was considered unanimously by the UNGA (United Nations General Assembly).
 International Day Against Drug Abuse and
Illicit Trafficking
(26-06-2018)

The international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking is observed every year
on June 26, since its inception in 1989.
The idea is to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international
society free of drug abuse.
During the international conference on drug abuse and illicit trafficking, which was
held in Vienna during 17-26 June 1987, two important texts i.e. Comprehensive
multidisciplinary outline of future activities in Drug Abuse Control and Declaration of the
International Conference on drug abuse and illicit trafficking was observed.
The Conference recommended that there should be an annual day to mark the
importance of the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
The final date of June 26 was taken into consideration and the draft was prepared and final
resolution.
 World Population day
(11-07-2018)

World Population day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which
seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. The event was established by the
Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989.
 World Nature Conservation
(28-07-2018)
Celebrated on July 28 each year, World Nature Conservation Day recognizes that a
healthy environment is the foundation for a stable and productive society and to ensure the
well-being of present and future generations, we all must participate to protect, conserve, and
sustainably manage our natural resources.
 International Lefthanders Day
(13-08-2018)
Every year on 13 August Lefthanders Day is observed. It was first celebrated in 1976.
It raises awareness about the problems and difficulty that left handed persons faced.
 Sadbhavna Diwas
(20-08-2018)
Sadbhavna Divas is observed on 20 August every year to commemorate the memory
of our late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. In English, Sadbhavna means goodwill and
bonafide.
 World Mosquito Day
(20-08-2018)
World Mosquito Day is observed on 20 August every year to commemorate the
British doctor, Sir Ronald Ross's discovery in 1897 that 'female mosquitoes transmit malaria
between humans'.
 National Senior Citizens Day
(21-08-2018)

. On August 21st, National Senior Citizens Day recognizes the achievements of the

more mature representatives of our nation. The day provides an opportunity to show our
appreciation for their dedication, accomplishments, and services they give throughout their
lives.
 National Sports Day
(29-08-2018)

National Sports Day is celebrated on 29 August every year to honour the birthday of
Dhyan Chand a field hockey player. National Sports Day is also known as Rashtriya Khel
Divas.
 Teachers' Day (India)
(05-09-2018)

Teachers Day in India is celebrated on 5 September every year to mark the birth
anniversary of India's second President Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. On this day we
appreciate and acknowledge the efforts of teachers in making responsible individual.
 International Literacy Day
(08-09-2018)

International Literacy Day is observed on 8 September every year to make people

aware about the importance of literacy which no doubt is a matter of dignity and human
rights. Let us tell you that it is key component of the UNs Sustainable Developmental Goals.
 World First Aid Day
(14-09-2018)

World First Aid Day is observed on 14 September to raise awareness among public
about how first aid can save lives in case of crises. According to the International Federation,
first aid should be accessible to all people and should be an important part of the
developmental societies.
 Hindi Diwas
(14-09-2018)

Hindi Divas is celebrated on 14 September as on this day the Constituent Assembly of

India had adopted Hindi written in Devanagri script in 1949 as the official language of the
Republic of India.
 International Day of Democracy
(15-09-2018)

International Day of Democracy is observed on 15 September to remind people that

democracy is about people. This day provide an opportunity to make people understand about
the importance of democracy and the effective realisation of Human Rights.
 National Engineer's Day
(15-09-2018)

In India, we celebrate National Engineer's Day on September 15, the birth

anniversary of Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, who is considered one of the
finest engineers of the country. The theme of Engineer's Day 2018 is
'Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era'
 Rose Day (Welfare of Cancer patients)
(22-09-2018)

Rose Day is observed on 21 September for the welfare of cancer patients or we can
say that this day marks the hope for cancer patients that cancer is curable. This day is
celebrated in the memory of a 12 year old Melinda Rose of Canada, who when diagnosed
with a rare form of blood cancer and did not give up hope.
 World Tourism Day
(27-09-2018)

About World Tourism Day. World Tourism Day (WTD) is held annually on 27

September. Its purpose is to foster awareness among the international community of the
importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value
 World Heart Day
(29-09-2018)

World Heart Day is observed annually on 29 September. This day informs people
about the heart disease and stroke which is the world's leading cause of death.
 World Animal Welfare Day
(04-10-2018)

World Animal Welfare Day is celebrated on 4 October to raise awareness among

people about taking actions worldwide for the rights of animal as well as welfare. It is
necessary to improve the welfare standards worldwide.
 Indian Air Force Day
(08-10-2018)
Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October all over India. On 8 October, 1932
Indian Air Force Day was established.
 World Post Day or World Post Office Day
(09-10-2018)
World Postal Day or World Post Office Day is celebrated on 9 October every year to
raise awareness among people about the role of the postal sector for people and businesses
every day. In 1874, the Universal Postal Union was established in Bern, Switzerland and its
anniversary is declared as the World Postal Day by the Universal Postal union Congress in
Tokyo, Japan in 1969..
 11 October - International Day of the Girl Child
(11-10-2018)
International Day of the Girl Child is observed on 11 October to raise voices for girls
and stand up for their rights. International Day of Girl 2019 theme is "GirlForce: Unscripted
and Unstoppable".
 World Calamity Control Day (UN) or UN
International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
(13-09-2018)
International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction is observed annually on 13 October
to raise awareness about the risk of disaster reduction. In 1989, the International Day of
Disaster Risk Reduction was started by the United nations General assembly. The theme of
2019 is Reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services.
 16 October - World Food Day
(16-10-2018)
World Food Day is celebrated every year on 16 October to inspire people about
healthy diets. On this day Food and Agriculture Organisation was established and launched
by the United Nations in 1945.
 World Vegan Day
(01-11-2018)
World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated by vegans around the world every 1
November. The claimed benefits of veganism for humans and the natural environment are
celebrated through activities such as setting up stalls, hosting potlucks, and planting memorial
trees.
 Children's Day
(14-11-2018)

Children's Day is celebrated on 14 November in India and is also known as Bal Divas.
This day increase awareness in people about the rights, care, and education of children.
Children are the future of the country

. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India,
Jawaharlal Nehru.
 International Students Day
(17-11-2018)

The International Students' Day is celebrated all around the world on November

17th. ... Nine students were executed without trail in concentration camps on the 17th
November 1939. Nowadays, November 17 marks a celebration of multiculturalism
of international students.
 Universal Children's Day
(20-11-2018)
Universal Children's Day is observed on 20 November annually to promote international
togetherness, awareness among children worldwide and improving children's welfare. It was
established in 1954. On this day in 1959, the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration
of the Rights of the Child. And in 1989 on the same day, the UN General Assembly also
adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Law Day (India)

 (26-11-2018)

Law day is also known as Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas. It is observed on 26

November to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. The Constituent
Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India on 26 November, 1949 and it came into
effect on 26 January, 1950.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

 (03-12-2018)
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) is an international
observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It has been observed with varying
degrees of success around the planet.2018 Theme: Empowering persons with disabilities and
ensuring inclusiveness and equality

Navy Day
 (04-12-2018)
Navy Day in India is observed on 4 December every year to celebrate the
achievements and role of the naval force to the country. The Indian Navy is the marine
branch of the Indian Armed Forces and is led by the President of India as Commander-in-
Chief.
 Human Rights Day
(10-12-2018)
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December, which is the anniversary
of the day that the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights. In 2018, Human Rights Day will mark the 70th anniversary of
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
 Swami Vivakananda's birthday/
National youth Day
(12-01-2019)
National Youth Day is celebrated in India on January 12 on the birthday of Swami
Vivekananda. In 1984, the Government of India declared the day as the National Youth Day,
and since 1985, the event is celebrated in India every year..
 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti
(23-01-2019)
In 2019, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti is celebrated on January 23, 2019, in
Assam, Odisha, Tripura, West Bengal.
It marks the birthday of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, who is seen as a prominent figure in
India's struggle for freedom.

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 National Voters Day
(25-01-2019)

Every year on January 25 National Voter's Day or Rashtriya Matdata Diwas is

celebrated to encourage young voters to take part in the political process. In 2011, it was first
celebrated to mark Election Commission's Foundation Day.
 World Cancer Day
(04-02-2019)

The World Cancer Day was founded by the Union for International Cancer Control to
support the goals of the World Cancer Declaration, written in 2008. The aim is to support
cancer patients with one collective voice and raise awareness.
 International Mother Language Day
(21-02-2019)
It was first announced by UNESCO in November 1999 to encourage languages on
Earth and cultural diversity all across the globe.
 International Women's Day
(08-03-2019)
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social,
economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action
for accelerating gender parity. ... International Women's Day is a collective day of global
celebration and a call for gender parity.
 International Day of Happiness
(20-03-2019)
The International Day of Happiness is celebrated worldwide every 20 March, and
was conceptualized and founded by philanthropist, activist, statesman, and prominent United
Nations special advisor Jayme Illien to inspire and activate global action to advance a new
paradigm which achieves the UN's global goals and the happiness, wellbeing, and freedom of
all life on earth.