Here we are going to discuss some important days of the year which are generally asked in various competitive exams.
Some of the important days of the year are as :-
Date |
Day |
Remarks |
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9 January |
Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas or NRI day |
Mahatama Gandhi Ji returned from South Africa |
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12 January |
National youth day |
On birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand Ji |
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15 January |
Army day |
Field Marshall K.M. Cariappa took over the command of Indian Army on 15th Januray 1949 from the British |
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23 January |
Parakram diwas |
On birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Ji |
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24 Januray |
National girl child day |
To spread awareness about inequities that girls face in Indian society. It was celebrated from 2008 onwards. |
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26 January |
Republic day of India |
As on this date Constitution of India came into existence on 26th Januray 1950 |
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30 Januray |
Martyr’s day |
Mahatama Gandhiji’s martyred on this day |
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2 February |
World Wetlands day |
To raise public awareness about values and benefits of wetlands, to promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands. |
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4 Februry |
World Cancer day |
It aims to prevent millions of death each year by raising awareness and education about cancer |
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28 February |
National Science day |
To commemorate the invention of “Raman effect”, this effect led to winning of noble prize by Sir C.V.Raman in physics. |
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8 March |
International Women’s day |
To celebrate social, cultural, economic and political achievements of women. To bring attention to issues such gender equality, violence and abuse against women etc. |
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20 March |
International day of happiness/ World Sparrow day |
Aims to celebrate happiness all over the world, inspiring people to spread positivity |
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22 March |
World Water day |
To highlight the importance of fresh water, as 2.2 billion people are living without access to safe water. |
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23 March |
World Meteorological day |
To commemorate the coming into existense of WMO(World meteorological organisation) on 23 March 1950 |
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24 March |
World Tuberculosis(TB) day |
To raise public awareness about devastating health, economic and social consequences of Tuberculosis. |
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5 April |
National Maritime day |
As on this date in 1919, SS Loyality(the first Indian flag merchant ship) sailed from mumbai to London. |
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7 April |
World Health day |
WHO(World health organisation) was formed on this day in 1948 |
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13 April |
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre day |
This brutal massacre was done by the British on 1919 |
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18 April |
World Heritage day |
To promote cultural heritage and diversity on the planet |
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21 April |
National Civil Services day |
To commemorate the day when first Home minister of independent India Sardar Patel Ji addressed the probationers of Administrative Services officers in 1947 in Delhi. He referred the “civil servants as the Steel frame of India” |
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22 April |
World Earth day |
To raise awareness about protection of Earth’s natural resources for future generations. |
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24 April |
National Panchayati Raj day |
To commemorates the 73rd Amendment act, 1992 which gave Panchayati Raj institutions a constitutional status |
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25 April |
World Malaria day |
To raise awareness about prevention, control and ultimately eradication of malaria. |
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1 May |
International Labour day |
To commemorate the struggles and sacrifices of the workers and labours movement. It is also known as May day. |
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3 May |
Press freedom day |
To recognise service provided by press professionals. Also to pay tribute to journalists who lost their lives during their work. |
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8 May |
World Red Cross day |
JH Dunant was born in this day in 1828, he was the man behind the Red Cross |
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11 May |
National technology day |
Nuclear test in Pokhran(Rajasthan) conducted on this day in 1998 |
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12 May |
International Nurses day |
To commemorate the birth anniversary of Florence Nightangle, the foundational philosopher of modern nursing. |
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14 May |
World Migration day |
To raise awareness about challenges and difficulties of International migration. |
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21 May |
National anti-terrorism day |
On Rajiv Gandhiji’s death anniversary |
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31 May |
Anti-tobacco day |
To draw global attention to preventable deaths and diseases caused by tobacco. |
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5 June |
World Environment day |
To raise awareness about environmental issues like global warming, marine pollution, overpopulation, sustainable development and wildlife crime etc. |
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7 June |
World Food saftey day |
To bring awareness to contaminated food and foodborne diseases. |
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21 June |
International Yoga day |
To raise awareness worlwide about the importance and impact of Yoga on the people’s health. |
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11 July |
World population day |
To raise awareness about increasing global population. |
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18 July |
International Nelson Mandela day |
Birth anniversary of former South African President Nelson Mandela Ji. He led anti-apartheid movement for more than 27 years in South Africa. |
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29 July |
International tiger day |
To raise awareness about the conservation of tigers. |
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6 August |
Hiroshima day |
Hiroshima(Japan) was bombed on this day in 1945 during the Second-world war |
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9 August |
Nagasaki day, Quit India day |
Nagasaki(Japan) was bombed on this day in 1945 during the Second-world war |
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12 August |
International youth day, World Elephant day |
It is dedicated to role of young women and men play in tackling global issues and achieving sustainable development. |
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14 August |
Independence day of Pakistan |
Pakistan got independence in 1947 |
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15 August |
Independence day of India |
India got independence in 1947 from British empire on this day |
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20 August |
Sadbhavna diwas |
On birth anniversary of late former Prime minister Shri Rajiv Gandhi Ji |
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29 August |
National Sports day |
On birth anniversary of Major Dhyan chand. He was a legend in the game of hockey. |
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5 September |
Teacher’s day |
On eve of former President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan birthday |
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8 September |
International literacy day |
To remind the public about importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights |
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14 September |
Hindi diwas |
Hindi language got the official language status by the constituent assembly on this day in 1949 |
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15 September |
International day of democracy |
To strengthen democracies around the world and highlight its values and principles. |
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16 September |
World Ozone day |
To commemorate the date of signing in 1987, of Montreal protocol on substances that depletes the ozone layer. |
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21 September |
Alzheimer’s day |
To raise awareness about Alzheimer and Dementia. |
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27 September |
World Tourism day |
To demonstrate the cultural, economic, social and political values of tourism across the world. |
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2 October |
International day of non-violence, Gandhi Jayanti |
On birthday of Mahatama Gandhiji (1869, 2nd October) |
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8 October |
Indian Air Force day |
Indian air force was established in 1932 on this day |
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11 October |
International girl child day |
To address the challenges faced by girls and to promote girls empowerment |
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16 October |
World Food day |
FAO(Food & agricultural organisation) was founded in 1945 on this day |
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24 October |
United Nations day |
United nations charter came into force in 1945 on this day |
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31 October |
National unity day |
On birth anniversary of Sardar Patel Ji |
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14 November |
Children’s day |
On birthday of Shri Jawaharlal Nehru Ji (1889) |
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1 December |
World AIDS day |
To call for standing in solidarity with the 38 million people suffered from HIV worldwide and to remember millions who lost their lives due to AIDS. |
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4 December |
Navy day |
To commemorate the atack by Indian Navy on the Karachi Harbour during 1971 Indo-Pakistan war under operaton Trident. |
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7 December |
Indian Armed Forces Flag day, International civil aviation day |
To honour the martyrs and soldiers who fought on borders to safeguard the country. |
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10 December |
Human rights day |
On this day universal declaration of human rights was adopted in 1948 |
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14 December |
World energy conservation day |
To drive awareness about importance of energy conservation and energy efficiency. |
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16 December |
Vijay Diwas |
It commemorates India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971 war |
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23 December |
Kisan Diwas |
On birthday of Shri Chaudhary Charan Singh Ji |
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25 December |
Good governance day |
On birthday of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji |
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