National Unity Day 2022

 National Unity Day ( Rashtriya Ekta Diwas), is celebrated in India on 31 October. It was introduced by the Government of India in 2014. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel who had a major role in the political integration of India. Objective and pledge The official statement for National Unity Day by the Home Ministry of India cites that the...

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152nd Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Or Bapu, as he was lovingly addressed by all, was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, a coastal town on the Kathiawar Peninsula. Mohandas Gandhi was the last child of his father (Karamchand Gandhi) and his father's fourth wife (Putlibai). Karamchand Gandhi (1822-1885), served as the diwan (chief minister) of Porbander state. His mother, Putlibai, was from a Pranami Vaishnava family. Mohandas has his schooling in...

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Teachers' Day 2022

Teachers' Day is a special day for the appreciation of teachers and may include celebrations to honor them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community tone in education. This is the primary reason why countries celebrate this day on different dates, unlike many other International Days. For example, Argentina has commemorated Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's death on 11 September as Teachers'...

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VIJAY DIWAS (16TH DECEMBER 1971)

 Vijay Diwas is observed in every year on December 16 as a mark of victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that also led to the creation of Bangladesh.    History The 1971 Indo-Pak war lasted for almost 13 days and ended on December 16. Pakistan's Army General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi surrendered before the Indian Army and Mukti-Bahini leading to the creation of a new state in India's east called Bangladesh. Gen. Niazi surrendered...

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World population Day - 11 July 2022

 World Population Day is celebrated annually on 11 July to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.The Day was established by the then-Governing Council of the UN Development Programme in 1989, an outgrowth of the interest generated by the Day of Five Billion, which was observed on 11 July 1987. By resolution 45/216 of December 1990, the UN General Assembly decided to continue observing World Population Day to enhance...

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Celebration of Reading Day, Week & Month

 Celebration of Reading Day, Week & Month 2022P N Panicker, the father of Library and Literacy Movement in Kerala is an eminent personality, who was the pillar behind the socio- cultural rebirth in Kerala. P N Panicker Foundation, the mother organization of P N Panicker Vigyan Vikas Kendra was established during the Sathabhishek year under the Chairmanship of Justice V R Krishna Iyer to spearhead developmental issues...

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7th International Yoga Day 21st June 2022

 8th International Yoga Day 21st June 2022 Yoga is a trend that has been flourishing from the years; rather this has become a trendsetter in maintaining both physical and mental well-being. Each Yogic activity is a key to improving flexibility, strength, balance and attaining harmony. The present resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic has added stress and anxiety among the people. The disease and isolation are not only affecting a patient's...

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