List of Important Days, Events, and Festivals in February 2022

1 February – Indian Coast Guard Day

On 1st February, the Indian Coast Guard celebrates its foundation day. This year, Indian Coast Guard is celebrating its 46th Raising Day.  Indian Coast Guard has played a significant role in securing the Indian Coasts and enforcing regulations within the Maritime Zones of India

2 February – World Wetlands Day

Every year on 2nd February, World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February, 1971, in Ramsar, Iran. It was first celebrated in 1997. World Wetlands Day 2020 theme is ‘Wetlands and biodiversity’.

2 February – RA Awareness Day

RA Awareness Day is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day and is observed on 2 February to spread awareness for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

4 February – World Cancer Day

Every year on 4 February World Cancer Day is observed globally and is celebrated by WHO to aware people of the disease Cancer and how to cure it. 2020 theme is ‘I Am and I Will’. According to WHO, the theme is an empowering call-to-action urging for personal commitment and represents the power of individual action taken now to impact the future.

4 February – National Day of Sri Lanka

On 4 February every year, Sri Lanka’s National Day is celebrated as Independence Day. Sri Lanka got freedom from British rule on 4 February, 1948.

6 February: International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed on 6 February to spread awareness and educate people about the consequences and problems that females faced due to genital mutilation. The theme for 2021 is “No time for Global inaction, unite, fund, and act to end Female Genital Mutilation.”

6 February to 12 February – International Development Week

International Development Week (IDW) is celebrated from 6 February to 12 February and this year marks the 30th anniversary of International Development Week in Canada. This day informs about different roles and career paths in the international development sector. 

8 February – Safer Internet Day 

This year, it is celebrated on 8 February. The day calls all stakeholders to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, mainly for children and young people.

10 February – National Deworming Day

It is observed on 10 February. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to make every child worm-free in the country.

10 February – World Pulses Day

 It is observed on 10 February to spread awareness about the nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production. 

11 February – World Day of the Sick

It is observed on 11 February. The day was introduced by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illness.

11 February – International Day of Women and Girls in Science

It is observed on 11 February to recognise the role of women and girls in science, not only as beneficiaries but also as agents of change. Therefore, the day focuses on achieving full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Also, to achieve gender equality and empowerment of women and girls.

12 February – Darwin Day

12 February is celebrated every year as Darwin Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of the father of evolutionary biology, Charles Darwin in 1809. This day highlights Darwin’s contribution to evolutionary and plant science. In 2015, Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species was voted the most influential academic book in history.

Charles Darwin: Theory of evolution and natural selection

12 February – Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

12 February is celebrated as the birthday of the most popular president in United States history namely Abraham Lincoln. This day is also known as Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, Abraham Lincoln Day, or Lincoln Day.

12 February – National Productivity Day

It is observed on 12 February annually to increase the productivity culture in India. It is celebrated by the National Productivity Council (NPC) with a theme. 

13 February – World Radio Day

World Radio Day is celebrated on 13 February to raise awareness about the importance of Radio. In several countries, it is the primary source for providing information.

13 February – Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary 

13th February is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the Nightingale of India i.e. Sarojini Naidu. She was born on 13 February 1879 in Hyderabad to scientist and philosopher Aghornath Chattopadhyaya and Barada Sundari Devi. She was the first Indian woman President of the Indian National Congress and also the first woman governor of an Indian state that is Governor of United Province which is now known as Uttar Pradesh.

National Youth Day: Theme, History, Celebrations, and Significance

14 February – Saint Valentine’s Day

On 14 February every year, Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is observed. Valentine’s Day is named after a Catholic priest named Saint Valentine who lived in Rome in the 3rd Century.

14 February – International Epilepsy Day

 Every year the second Monday of February is observed as International Epilepsy Day, and this year it is celebrated on 14 February which coincides with Valentine’s Day. The day spreads awareness and educates people about the true facts of epilepsy and the urgent need for improved treatment, better care, and greater investment in research. 

20 February – Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day

Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day is celebrated on 20 February as on this day it gained the status of the Union Territory and named Arunachal Pradesh. 

20 February – World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice is observed every year on 20 February to encourage people to see how social justice affects poverty eradication. The main aim of this day is to achieve full employment and support for social integration. This day tackle issues like poverty, exclusion, and unemployment.

21 February – International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day is celebrated annually on 21 February worldwide to aware of the diversity of the language and its variety. This day promotes the awareness of language and cultural diversity across the world. On 17 November, 1999, it was first announced by UNESCO.

22 February – World Scout Day

22 February every year World Scout Day is celebrated and millions of Scouts from around the world gather at local, national, and international levels to celebrate the Founder’s Day. This day marks the birthday of Lord Baden-Powell, the pioneer of Scouting.

24 February – Central Excise Day

Central Excise Day is observed in India on 24 February every year to encourage the employees of the excise department to carry out the central excise duty in a better way to prevent corruption in the manufacturing business and to carry out the best possible exercise services in India.

27 February – World NGO Day

The day is dedicated to recognising, celebrating, and honour all non-governmental and non-profit organisations, and also the people behind them that contribute to society.

28 February – National Science Day

National Science Day is celebrated every year in India on 28 February to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by the Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. He discovered the Raman Effect on 28 February, 1928 and for this discovery, he was honoured by the Nobel Prize in Physics subject in 1930.

28 February – Rare Disease Day

The day raises awareness and generates change for the people who are living with a rare disease, their families, and their carers

So, these are the National and International important Days and Dates of February month 2022 that may help in the preparation of various competitive examinations.

February 2022: Important Days and Dates
Date	Name of important Days
1 February	Indian Coast Guard Day
2 February	World Wetlands Day
4 February	World Cancer Day
5 February to 13 February	Kala Ghoda Festival
6 February	International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
6 February to 12 February	International Development Week
8 February	Safer Internet Day
10 February	National Deworming Day
10 February	World Pulses Day
11 February	World Day of the Sick
11 February	International Day of Women and Girls in Science
12 February	Darwin Day
12 February	Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
12 February	National Productivity Day
13 February	World Radio Day
13 February	Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary
14 February	Saint Valentine’s Day
18 February to 27 February	Taj Mahotsav
20 February	Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day
20 February	World Day of Social Justice
21 February	International Mother Language Day
22 February	World Scout Day
24 February	Central Excise Day
27 February	World NGO Day
28 February	National Science Day
28 February	Rare Disease Day

Important Days and Dates in January 2022

1 January – Global Family Day

It is celebrated as a day of peace and sharing. Its aim is to unite and spread a message of peace by considering and promoting the idea that Earth is one Global Family so as to make the world a better place to live for everyone.

4 January – World Braille Day

It is observed on January 4 to honour the birth of Braille’s inventor, Louis Braille.

6 January – World Day of War Orphans

On 6 January every year, World Day of War Orphans is celebrated to create awareness about the plight of the war orphans and to address the traumatic conditions faced by them.

8 January – African National Congress Foundation Day

South African Native National Congress (SANNC) was founded on 8 January 1912 by John Langalibalele Dube in Bloemfontein. Behind this, the primary motive was to give voting rights to black and mixed-race Africans or to unite African people and spearhead the struggle for fundamental political, social, and economic change.

9 January – NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Day or Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

NRI or Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is observed every year on 9 January to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community towards the development of India. This day also commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to Mumbai on 9 January, 1915.

9 January – Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

He was the 10th and last of the personal Sikh Gurus known for his creation of Khalsa, the military brotherhood of the Sikhs. He was the son of the ninth Guru Tegh Bahadur.

10 January –  World Hindi Day

 It is celebrated on 10 January to commemorate the First World Hindi Conference.

11 January – Death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri

He was the second Prime Minister of Independent India. He popularised the slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’ He actively participated in India’s freedom struggle. Due to cardiac arrest, he died on 11 January, 1966.

11 January – National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

It is observed on 11 January to spread awareness about the persistent issue of human trafficking. 

12 January – National Youth Day

The birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda also called Swami Vivekananda Jayanti is celebrated every year on 12 January. He was born on 12 January, 1863. The government had decided to observe it as National Youth Day because the philosophy of Swamiji and the ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source of inspiration for the Indian Youth. He had given a speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago and glorified India’s name.

Swami Vivekananda: History, Teachings, Philosophy and Biography

14 January –  Makar Sankranti

This year it will be celebrated on 14 January and marks the termination of the WInter season and the beginning of a new harvest season.

15 January – Indian Army Day

Every year 15 January is observed as Indian Army Day because on this day in 1949 field Marshal Kodandera M Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief.

23 January – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was born on 23 January, 1897 in Cuttack, Orissa. He was one of the most prominent Indian freedom fighters. His army was known as Indian National Army (INA) or Azad Hind Fauj. He also led an Indian national force from abroad against the Western powers during World War II.

24 January- National Girl Child Day

On 24 January every year, National Girl Child Day is celebrated to highlight the inequalities faced by a majority of the girls in India, the importance of education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care and safety of girl children, etc.

Anti Terrorism Day

25 January- National Voters Day

Every year on 25 January National Voter’s Day or Rashtriya Matdata Diwas is celebrated to encourage young voters to take part in the political process. In 2011 the first time this day was celebrated to mark Election Commission’s Foundation Day.

25 January- National Tourism Day

Every year on 25 January National Tourism Day is celebrated in India to raise awareness and educate people about the importance of tourism and the role it plays in the Indian economy.

26 January- Republic Day

On 26 November, 1949 the Indian Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution the supreme law of the land and replaced the Government of India Act 1935. It came into effect on 26 January 1950 with a democratic government system. This day marks the largest parade that took place at Rajpath, Delhi every year.

26 January – International Customs Day

International Customs Day (ICD) is celebrated every year on 26 January by Custom Organisation to recognise the role of custom officials and agencies in maintaining border security. It also focuses on the working conditions and challenges that customs officers face in their jobs.

28 January- Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai

Lala Lajpat Rai was born on 28 January, 1865 in Punjab. He was a prominent nationalist leader who played an important role in India’s struggle for freedom. He also earned the title of ‘Punjab Kesari’ or ‘the Lion of the Punjab’. He initiated the foundation of Punjab National Bank. He died on 17 November, 1928, due to serious injuries. The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in Hisar, Haryana is named after Lala Lajpat Rai.

30 January – Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas

30 January is celebrated as Martyr’s Day or Shaheed Diwas every year in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi and the sacrifice of three revolutionaries of India. As, of 30 January, 1948, the ‘Father of Nation’ was assassinated. And on 23rd March 3 heroes namely Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar of the nation were hanged to death by the British.

30 January – World Leprosy Eradication Day

World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January to focus on the target of zero cases of leprosy-related disabilities in children. As we know that disabilities do not occur overnight but happen after a prolonged period of undiagnosed disease.

So, these are the National and International important Days of January 2022 which may also help in the preparation for several exams and also enhance your knowledge.

January 2022 Important Days
Date	Name of important Days
1 January	Global Family Day
4 January	World Braille Day
6 January	World Day of War Orphans
8 January	African National Congress Foundation Day
9 January	NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Day or Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
11 January	Death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri
12 January	National Youth Day
15 January	Indian Army Day
23 January	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti
24 January	National Girl Child Day
25 January	National Voters Day
25 January	National Tourism Day
26 January	Republic Day
26 January	International Customs Day
28 January	Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai
30 January	Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas
30 January	World Leprosy Eradication Day (Last Sunday of January)

December word is derived from the Latin word “Decem” which means 10. In the ancient Roman calendar, the word Decem depicts the 10th month.

1 December – World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December every year to raise awareness and knowledge about HIV and a call to move toward ending the HIV epidemic. It was first celebrated in 1988. The theme of 2019 is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Community by Community”. And according to UNAIDS, the theme of this year is “Communities make the difference

2 December – 

National Pollution Control Day

National Pollution Control Day is celebrated on 2 December to raise awareness about pollution and its hazardous effects. This day is observed in the memory of the people who lost their lives in the Bhopal gas calamity and is considered as one of the biggest industrial disaster

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

December – World Computer Literacy Day

3 December – World Day of the Handicapped or International Day of Persons with Disabilities

World Day of the Handicapped is also known as the International Day of People with Disability (IDPD). It is observed on 3 December to raise awareness about understanding and accepting people with disabilities. The theme for 2021 is “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.”

4 December – Indian Navy Day

Indian Navy Day is celebrated every year on 4 December to highlight the role, achievements, and difficulties that Navy people face.

5 December – International Volunteer Day

International Volunteer Day (IVD) is celebrated on 5 December every year. This day provides a chance for volunteers and organisations to celebrate their efforts, values and promote their work among their communities, etc. 

World Soil Day

World Soil Day is observed on 5 December to raise awareness about the importance of soil, healthy ecosystems and human well-being.

National Microwave Oven Day

It is observed on 6 December to celebrate and honour the invention that has made the lives easier by making it convenient and faster for them to cook and reheat food.

7 December –

 Armed Forces Flag Day

Armed Forces Flag Day is observed across the country on 7 December with the objective of collecting funds from the common people and honour the martyrs and the men who fought with bravery on the borders to safeguard the country’s honour.

International Civil Aviation Day

International Civil Aviation Day is observed on 7 December worldwide to raise awareness about its importance to the social and economic development of States and the role that ICAO plays in International air transport.

9 December – International Anti-Corruption Day

International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9 December every year to highlight how corruption affects health, education, justice, democracy, prosperity, and development.

10 December – Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly. This day is observed to protect the fundamental human rights of all people and their basic human freedom.

11 December – International Mountain Day

International Mountain Day is celebrated on 11 December every year to educate children and people about the role that mountains play in providing fresh water, clean energy, food, and recreation. The theme of 2021 is “Sustainable mountain tourism”. 

11 December – UNICEF Day

It is observed on 11 December by the United Nations. UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children Emergency Fund. 

12 December – Universal Health Coverage Day

The United Nations proclaimed 12 December as International Health Coverage Day (UHC) by resolution 72/138 on 12 December 2017. The purpose behind celebrating the day is to spread awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage with multi-stakeholder partners.

14 December – National Energy Conservation Day

It is observed on 14 December to raise awareness about the need for energy and its conservation in daily life. Since 1991, it is celebrated every year on 14 December by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power. Ministry of Power is celebrating the Energy Conservation Week from 8th to 14th December 2021 under “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”. 

16 December- Vijay Diwas

Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 16 December in India to remember the martyrs, their sacrifices, and to strengthen the role of armed forces for the cause of the nation.

18 December – Minorities Rights Day in India

Minorities Rights Day in India is observed on 18 December to preserve and promote the rights of minority communities in India. This day focuses on issues like the safety of minorities in the state. On this day several campaigns, seminars, and events are conducted to inform and educate people about them.

18 December – International Migrants Day

International Migrants Day is celebrated on 18 December to raise awareness about the protection of migrants and refugees. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is calling an international community to come together and remember the migrants and refugees who have lost their lives or have disappeared while reaching a safe harbour.

19 December – Goa’s Liberation Day

The Liberation Day of Goa is celebrated on 19 December annually. On this date in 1961, Goa was released from the Portuguese dominion after army operation and extended freedom movement. This day is celebrated in commemoration of the Indian armed forces that helped Goa to receive freedom from Portuguese rule.

20 December – International Human Solidarity Day

International Human Solidarity Day is observed on 20 December annually to highlight the importance of unity in diversity. This day also reminds people to work together in fighting against poverty, hunger, and disease.

22 December – National Mathematics Day

National Mathematics Day is celebrated on 22 December annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of the famous mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. He had made remarkable contributions in various fields of mathematics and its branches. He was born on 22 December 1887 in Erode (today in the city of Tamil Nadu).

23 December – Kisan Diwas

Kisan Divas or Farmer’s Day in India or National Farmer’s Day is celebrated on 23 December across the country to commemorate the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh. On this day various events, seminars, functions, and competitions are organised on agriculture and its importance to educate and provide knowledge to the people.

24 December – National Consumer Rights Day

National Consumer Rights Day is observed on 24 December annually with a particular theme across the country. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 had received the assent of the president on this day. No doubt it is considered a historic milestone in the consumer movement in the country. This day also provides awareness about consumer rights and responsibilities.

25 December – Christmas Day

Christmas Day is celebrated on 25 December worldwide annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Good Governance Day (India)

 Good Governance Day in India is observed on 25 December to commemorate the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, His Samadhi namely ‘Sadiav Atal’ was dedicated to the nation and reflects his personality as a poet, humanist, statesman, and a great leader.

He died at the age of 93 on 16 August, 2018. The Good Governance Day was established in 2014 to pay tribute to the former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to raise awareness about the accountability in governance among the people of India.

31 December – New Year’s Eve

According to the Gregorian calendar, New Year’s Eve is celebrated on 31st December as the last day of the year. People gather together to celebrate the evening by dancing, eating, singing, etc. and welcome New Year.

Important Days and Dates in December
Date	Name of Important Days
1 December	World AIDS Day
2 December	National Pollution Control Day
2 December	International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
3 December	World Day of the Handicapped
4 December	Indian Navy Day
5 December	International Volunteer Day
5 December	World Soil Day
7 December	Armed Forces Flag Day
7 December	International Civil Aviation Day
9 December	International Anti-Corruption Day
10 December	Human Rights Day
11 December	International Mountain Day
14 December	National Energy Conservation Day
16 December	Vijay Diwas
18 December	Minorities Rights Day in India
18 December	International Migrants Day
19 December	Goa’s Liberation Day
20 December	International Human Solidarity Day
22 December	National Mathematics Day
23 December	Kisan Diwas
24 December	National Consumer Rights Day
25 December	Christmas Day
25 December	Good Governance Day (India)

1st November – World Vegan Day

Every year 1st November is celebrated as World Vegan Day for the purpose of raising awareness about the benefits of a vegan diet and veganism in general. The first Vegan Day was celebrated on 1st November 2021 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the UK Vegan Society.

1st November – All Saints’ Day

On 1st November of every year, All Saints, Day is celebrated for the purpose of praising all the saints’. It is considered to be an opportunity for the believers to remember all of the saints and martyrs, known ad unknown, throughout the Christian history. All Saints’ Day is known as All Hallows’ Day or Hallowmas.

1st November – Rajyotsava Day (Karnataka Formation Day)

Rajyotsava Day which is also known as Karnataka Rajyotsava or Kannada Rajyotsava or Kannada Day or Karnataka Day is celebrated on 1st November every year. On 1st November 1956, all Kannada language – speaking regions of the South India were merged to develop the State of Karnataka.

Haryana Day

Haryana state was carved out of the former state of East Punjab on a linguistic basis on 1st November 1966. Therefore, every year, Haryana Day is observed on 1st November. 

2nd November – All Souls’ Day

2nd November is observed as All Souls’ Day for the purpose of honoring the dead souls. During Roman Catholicism, 2nd November commemorates all those souls who are faithfully departed and are believed to be in purgatory because they died with the guilt of lesser sins on their souls.

1st Tuesday in November (falls on 2nd November): Melbourne Cup Day

First Tuesday of November (2nd November on this year) is observed as Melbourne Cup Day. This day is also known for one of the most famous horse races in different parts of the globe.

2nd November -Parumala Perunnal

This festival is celebrated in Kerala and this is also one of the most famous celebrations which is held in evergreen state of India. The celebration starts from 2nd November every year.

5th November – World Tsunami Awareness Day

On 5th November, World Tsunami Day is observed and this is to highlight the dangers of tsunami and to focus on the importance of early warning systems to minimize the damage caused due to natural hazards. Traditional Knowledge about Tsunamis are provided by many organizations to make people aware of the situation.

5th November – Virat Kohli Birthday

Virat Kohli was born on 5th November 1988 in Delhi. He is the current captain of Indian National Team. He has already completed 20000 runs in the International Cricket along with the help of 68 centuries and also 6 double centuries.

International Day for Disaster Reduction 

6th November – International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

On 5th November 2001, the UN General Assembly declared that on 6th November every year the ‘International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict’ will be observed.

7th November – Infant Protection Day

On 7th November every year, Infant Protection day is observed for the purpose of spreading awareness regarding protecting, promoting, and developing infants. There is no doubt that if Infants are protected then they will become the future of this world as they are tomorrow’s citizens. It is important to protect the future of this world.

7th November – National Cancer Awareness Day

National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on 7 November to spread awareness about cancer and to make it a global health priority. During the year of 2014, the National Cancer Awareness Day was established by the former Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan to make people aware of the situation.

7th November – Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman Birthday

Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman or C.V Raman was born on 7th November 1888 in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. C.V Raman was awarded with the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the Raman effect, in which light that passes through a material is scattered and the wavelength of the scattered light is changed because it has caused an energy state transition in the material’s molecules.

8th November – L.K Advani’s Birthday

Lal Krishna Advani was born on 8th November 1927 in Karachi, Pakistan. Lal Krishna Advani, Indian politician who was a founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and deputy prime minister of India (2002–04).

9th November – World Services Day

9th November is observed as the World Services Day in India to raise awareness among the people where Legal Literacy is lacking. During the year of 1995 the Legal Services Authorities Act was enforced and since then on this day people gets aware about the lack in legal literacy.

9th November – Iqbal Day

Iqbal Day is Celebrated in Pakistan for the purpose of commemorate the contribution of Allama Muhammad Iqbal for the Muslims. He was born on 9th November 1877. Allama Muhammad Iqbal played an important role in Pakistan Movement.

9th November – Uttarakhand Foundation Day

Uttarakhand was established on 9th November 2000. Uttarakhand is well-known as the Land of Gods or “Dev Bhumi”. On 19th November, Uttarakhand Foundation Day was celebrated. During the time of its formation, its name was Uttaranchal and on 2007 the name changed to Uttarakhand formally.

9th November – Kartarpur Corridor Inauguration

Kartarpur Corridor was developed on 9th November 2019 by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India and also by the Prime Minster Imran Khan in Pakistan. This day has religious importance from 1552 because on this day the Guru Nanak Dev Ji who is the first Sikh Guru has established Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara

9 November – Legal Services Day

Legal Services Day is observed on 9 November in India to raise awareness among the people where Legal Literacy is lacking. On this day, in 1995, the Legal Services Authorities Act was enforced

10th November – World Science Day for Peace and Development

Every year 10th November is observed to focus on the important role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. Main highlight here is the important of Peace and Development of Scientific works.

11th November – Armistice Day (Remembrance Day)

11th November is observed as the Armistice Day as it is also known as Laemistice de la Premiere Guerre Mondiale in France. This day is also observed as the commemoration of the end of World War I. There are some countries which also calls this day as Remembrance Day. During 11th November 1918, an armistice was also signed between the Allied Forces and Germany at Compiegne in northern France.

11th November – National Education Day

On 11th November, it is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s first Education Minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. The Minister has also served the first education minister of independent India from 1947 to 1958.

2nd Thursday in November – World Usability Day (falls on 11th November 2021)

It is observed that World Usability Day is celebrated on every 2nd Thursday in November. In this year the the World Usability Days falls on 11th November. The day brings different communities together to celebrate how we can make our world easy for all.

12th November – World Pneumonia Day

12th November is observed as World Pneumonia Day which is to raise awareness about Pneumonia and its prevention. This is considered to be the world’s leading infectious disease and the much impacted age group are children below 5 years of age.

13th November – World Kindness Day

On 13th November of every year, World Kindness Day is celebrated. The main focus of this day is to provide every person with an opportunity to reflect and follow the most important and one of the unique human principles. This day also helps to promote small acts of the kindness and then bring people together.

14th November – Children’s Day

Children’s Day is celebrated in India on 14th November every year. This day is also called as Bal Divas. On this day people are made aware about the rights, care, and education of children. This day exists with the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. The day aims to acknowledge the efforts of Kalam towards education and students.

14th November – Jawaharlal Nehru Jayanti

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of Independent India and he was born on 14th November 1889 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Children’s Day is celebrated in India to remember this auspicious day of Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday.

14th November – World Diabetes Day

On every 14th November , the World Diabetes Day is observed. The main focus of this day is to raise awareness about the impact of diabetes disease, its prevention, and education on diabetes among people.

World Health Day 

15th November – Jharkhand Foundation Day

Jharkhand was established on 15th November 2000. This establishment was done by the Bihar Reorganization Act as 28th State of India.

16th November – International Day for Tolerance

International Day for Tolerance is observed on 16 November for the purpose of raising awareness about strengthening tolerance by encouraging mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. On 16th November 1966, The UN General Assembly invited the UN Member States to observe the International Day for Tolerance by resolution 51/95.

17th November – International Students Day

International Students Day was established on 17th November 1939 by the Nazi troops. 9 students leaders and the bravery displayed by the students during this incident was exceptional on this day.

17th November – National Epilepsy Day

National Epilepsy Day is observed on 17 November. On this the main focus is to make people aware about the epilepsy disease, its symptoms, and prevention. Epilepsy is considered to be a chronic disorder of the brain which is symbolized by recurrent ‘seizures’ or ‘fits’. It is seen that this can also impact people of any age group and different person gets different set of concerns and problems to deal with.

17th November – World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day or World COPD Day

17th November is observed as the day of World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day or World COPD Day every year. Theme of this year is “Healthy Lungs – Never More Important”.

19th November – World Toilet Day

World Toilet Day is observed on 19th November every year. This day mainly focuses on to inspire people about tackling the issue of the global sanitation crisis and to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which promises sanitation for all by 2030. As per UNICEF and WHO there are around 60% of global population which is equal to approximately 4.5 billion people either do not have toilet at home or they does not safely manage to dispose toilet properly.

Menstrual Hygiene Day: Theme and Significance

19th November – International Men’s Day

The main theme for International Men’s Day is to promote better health for men and boys. 19th November is celebrated as International Men’s Day every year and this day highlights the main issues faced by men on a global scale.

20th November – Universal Children’s Day

Universal Children’s Day is observed on 20th November every year. This day mainly focuses to promote the international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improve children’s welfare. Universal Children’s Day was established on 20th November 1954.

20th November – Africa Industrialization Day

On 20th November every year, Africa Industrialization Day is celebrated to raise worldwide about the problems and challenges of industrialization in Africa. It is also observed that the governments and other organizations in various African Countries focuses on examining different ways to stimulate the industrialization process of Africa.

21st November – World Television Day

World Television Day is celebrated on 21st November every year. On this day the daily role of Television is highlighted as it presents different issues that affect people according to the UN. People celebrates this day as the acceptance of the impact and reach of geo-televisual communication on the world scenario.

21st November – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

21st November is observed as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims every year. This day highlights the number of annual road traffic deaths has increased. There has been increase in road traffic injuries and now there are some leading killer of the people who are aged between 5 years to 29 years.

25th November – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed on 25th November every year. This day was established by UN General Assembly during the year of 1993. This day defines the violence against women as an act of gender-based violence that results in physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats, etc.

26th November – Constitution Day of India

Constitution Day of India is also known as Law Day or Samwidhan Divas of India and this is observed on 26th November every year. The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India on 26th November 1949. This came into effect on 26th January 1950.

World Day for International Justice 

29th November – International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People

International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People is observed on 29th November every year. During the year of 1977, the General Assembly declared this day as International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People with the help of adoption of resolution 32/40 B. During 29 November 1947, the Assembly adopted resolution 181 (II) on the partition of Palestine.

30th November – Saint Andrew’s Day

On 30th November of every year, Saint Andrew’s Day is celebrated  in  Scotland and especially in the countries where Saint Andrew is the patron saint like Barbados, Bulgaria, Columbia, Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Russia, Scotland, and Ukraine. This day is the feast day of Andrew the Apostle. This is one of the important dates in Scottish calendar after Burns Night and Hogmanay, signalling the beginning of Scotland’s Winter Festival each year.

Important Days and Dates in November 2021
Date	Name of Important Days
1 November	World Vegan Day
1 November	All Saints’ Day
1 November	Rajyotsava Day (Karnataka Formation Day)
2 November	All Souls’ Day
1st Tuesday in November (In 2021, it falls on 2 November)	Melbourne Cup Day
5 November	World Tsunami Awareness Day
6 November	International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
7 November	Infant Protection Day
7 November	National Cancer Awareness Day
9 November	Iqbal Day
9 November	Legal Services Day
10 November	World Science Day for Peace and Development
11 November	Armistice Day (Remembrance Day)
11 November	National Education Day
11 November	World Usability Day (Second Thursday in November)
12 November	World Pneumonia Day
12 November	Guru Nanak Dev’s Birth Anniversary
13 November	World Kindness Day
14 November	World Diabetes Day
14 November	Children’s Day
16 November	International Day for Tolerance
17 November	National Epilepsy Day
19 November	International Men’s Day
19 November	World Toilet Day
20 November	Universal Children’s Day
20 November	Africa Industrialisation Day
21 November	World Television Day
21 November	World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
25 November	International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
26 November	Constitution Day of India
29 November	International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People
30 November	Saint Andrew’s Day

October, is the 10th month of the Gregorian calendar. Its name is derived from octo, Latin for “eight,” an indication of its position in the early Roman calendar. Caesar developed the precursor to the Gregorian calendar we use today

List of important days in October, 2021

October 1:                                World Smile Day,       October 2: National Custodian Day. …

World Vegetarian Day

World Vegetarian Day was founded in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) and in 1978 was endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union. A vegetarian diet focuses on vegetables, seeds, legumes, fruits, nuts and grains. It also includes animal products such as eggs, dairy and honey. “For those new to vegetarianism, it serves as an enticement to give meatless fare a try (even for a day) and learn about its many benefits,” according to the website of World Vegetarian Day.

The day aims to raise awareness about saving animals‚ lives and helping to preserve the Earth.

International Day of the Older Persons

International Day of the Older Persons is observed on October 1 every year to raise problems faced by elder persons and to promote the development of a society for all ages. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on December 14, 1990, and designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons.

International Coffee Day

International Coffee Day is celebrated on October 1 every year to recognise millions of people across the world from farmers, roasters, coffee shop owners, etc. who do hard work to create and serve the coffee in the consumable form.

October 2:                                Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He was born in 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat and is known as the Father of the Nation.

International Day of Non-Violence

International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2 to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi who had played an important role in India’s Independence. On 15 June, 2007, General Assembly adopted a resolution of establishing the International Day of Non-Violence to spread the message of non-violence including education and public awareness.

October 3:                                German Unity Day

October 4:                                World Animal Welfare Day

October 5:                                World Teachers’ Day

October 6:                                German-American Day

October 8:                                Indian Air Force Day

October 9:                                World Postal Day

October 10:               World Mental Health Day

October 11:               International Day of the Girl Child

October 13:               International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

October 14:               World Standards Day

October 15:               Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day,Global Handwashing Day, World White Cane Day,World Students’ Day

OCTOBER 16:                DICTIONARY DAY, World Food Day, World Spine Day, Boss Day, World Anesthesia Day

October 17:               International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

October 20:               World Statistics Day

OCTOBER 21:                HAGFISH DAY

October 23:               Mole Day(honors Avogadro’s Number, which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry)

October 24:               United Nations Day,    World Development Information Day

OCTOBER 26:                NATIONAL MULE DAY

OCTOBER 29:                     NATIONAL CAT DAY

October 30:               World Thrift Day

October 31:               Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day,   National Magic Day

: List of national, international days

Date	International Events	National Events
01-Aug	National Mountain Climbing Day
02-Aug	Folklorama	Aadi Perukku
1-7 August		World Breastfeeding Week
04-Aug		Metemneo Festival
06-Aug	Hiroshima Day		To remembrance of the first atomic bombing of the world by the United States in the city of Hiroshima.
07-Aug		National Handloom Day
08-Aug		Quit India Movement Day
09-Aug	Nagasaki Day		On this day the US dropped the atomic bomb on the Nagasaki city of Japan in 1945 during World War II.
09-Aug	International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
10-Aug		World Biofuel Day
12-Aug	International Youth Day
12-Aug	World Elephant Day
13-Aug	World Organ Donation Day
15-Aug		Independence Day in India
19-Aug	World Humanitarian Day,World Photography Day
20-Aug	World Mosquito Day	Sadbhavana Diwas	To commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
21-Aug	International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism,World Senior Citizens Day
22-Aug	International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
23-Aug	International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
26-Aug	Women’s Equality Day
28-Aug	Trung Nguyen Festival
29-Aug	International Day Against Nuclear Tests	National Sports Day	To mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
30-Aug	International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

1st August : National Mountain Climbing Day

International Mountain Climbing Day is celebrated on August 1 every year. The day is celebrated in honor of Bobby Matthews and his friend Josh Madigan, who successfully climbed the 46 high peaks of New York State’s Adirondack Mountains. These two young men were formally inducted into the “Adirondack 46er Club” in May, 2016.

 Bachendri Pal was the first Indian woman mountaineer, who climbed the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain peak. She accomplished it on May 23, 1984.

2nd August : Aadi Perukku

Aadi Perukku also known as Padinettam Perukku is a unique occasion dedicated to the rivers basins of Tamil Nadu and the major lakes in the region.

It is intended to celebrate the water level rising during monsoon which is expected to occur on the 18th day of the Adi month of the Tamil calendar.

Folklorama is a multicultural event that runs for two weeks each August in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is the world’s largest and longest-running multicultural festival.

Folklorama began in 1970 as a one-time multicultural event to celebrate Manitoba’s Centennial. It was so successful it has returned every year since.

1-7th August :  World Breastfeeding Week

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanise action on themes related to breastfeeding.

 WBW is celebrated every 1-7 August in commemoration of the 1990 Innocenti Declaration. WBW started in 1992, with annual themes including healthcare systems, women and work, the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, community support, ecology, economy, science, education and human rights.

4th August : Metemneo Festival

Nagaland celebrates the Metemneo Festival every year, which is associated with agriculture and pre or post harvest of crops.

The five day long festival is celebrated in Nagaland after the harvest of millet crop in the region. It is mainly celebrated by Yimchungers tribe of Nagaland.

6th August : Hiroshima Day   

The day reminded the nightmare of using the nuclear weapon during an armed conflict between two powers, and the lives it took while razing a city to the ground. In memory of the day and of those who lost their lives, August 6 is marked yearly as Hiroshima Day

On August 6, 1945, a modified B-29 dropped a uranium gun-type bomb, named “Little Boy”, on Hiroshima city in Japan.

The incident took place in the final year of World War II, when the United States detonated two nuclear weapons over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with the consent of the United Kingdom, which was as per the Quebec Agreement.

 7th August : National Handloom Day 

 National Handloom Day is celebrated on 7th August every year. It is celebrated on the day Swadeshi Movement was launched in 1905. This day is observed annually to create awareness about Handloom Industry amongst the public at large and its contribution to the socio-economic development.

 The first National Handloom Day was organized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 at Chennai.

 8th August : Quit India Movement Day

On 8 August, 1942, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement. Gandhiji gave a fiery speech at Mumbai’s Gowalia Tank Maidan also known as August Kranti Maidan, marking the beginning of the Quit India Movement. This movement is also known as August Kranti or august movement.

This year India will celebrate 78th anniversary of Quit India movement

Quit India Movement is often considered to be a turning point in India’s struggles for freedom from the British Raj. The movement saw people across India come together under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi to uproot the Britishers from Indian soil.

 9th August : Nagasaki Day

On August 9, 1945, the US dropped the second nuclear bomb on Nagasaki, three days after Hiroshima.

Code-named the ‘Fat Man’, the bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killed over 80,000 people. This led to Japan’s unconditional surrender in Second World War.

9th August : International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples       

 International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is commemorated annually on 9 August to raise awareness of the needs of indigenous peoples globally.

The 2021 theme of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is “Leaving no one behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.”  

12th August : International Youth Day

 International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August. The Focal Point on Youth selects a theme for the day often with input from youth organizations and members of the UN Inter-Agency Network in Youth development.

It encourages youth around the world to organize activities to raise awareness about the situation of youth in their country.

The theme of International Youth Day 2021 is, “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”.

12th August: World Elephant Day

World Elephant Day is observed on 12 August annually. The aim of the day is to sensitize people about better treatment of captive elephants and against the illegal poaching and trade of the jumbos for ivory

Elephants in India

•       The total number of elephants in the country is 27,312.
•       Karnataka has the highest number of elephant population in the country with 6049 elephants.
•       Second is Assam with 5, 719 and third Kerala with 3,054 elephants counted.

13th August : World Organ Donation Day

Organ Donation Day is observed every year on 13th of August. The aim of this day is to motivate normal human beings to pledge to donate organs after death, and to spread awareness about the importance of organ donation.

15th August : Independence Day in India

India became an independent nation on August 15, 1947. Independence Day is a reminder of the sacrifices of our valiant freedom fighters who stood up against the colonisers and even suffered harsh consequences unflinchingly, so that the later generations could breathe in free air.

On August 15, 1947, the first Prime Minister of Independent India Jawaharlal Nehru unveiled India’s tricolour flag at the Red Fort in Delhi.

Indian history is rid with famous events of retaliation and uprisings which eventually drove the Britishers out and forced former viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, to free India on August 15, 1947 after giving the mandate to transfer the power to Indians.

Apart from India, Congo, South Korea, North Korea, Bahrain and Liechtenstein also celebrates Independence Day on August 15.

19th August : World Humanitarian Day

On World Humanitarian Day (WHD) August 19, the world commemorates humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and  honour all aid and health workers who continue, despite the odds, to provide life-saving support and protection to people most in need.

This day was designated in memory of the 19 August 2003 bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killing 22 people, including the chief humanitarian in Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly formalized the day as World Humanitarian Day.

20 August : World Mosquito Day

On 20^th August 1897, Sir Ronald Ross discovered that Anopheles mosquitoes were responsible for the transmission of the malaria parasite. To mark this breakthrough discovery in the fight against malaria, each year we celebrate 20 August as World Mosquito Day

23rd August : International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

In 1997, UNESCO established 23 August as International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition to pay tribute to all those who fought for freedom, and to continue teaching about their story and their values.

The success of this rebellion, led by the slaves themselves, is a deep source of inspiration today, as they all fought against all forms of servitude, racism, prejudice, racial discrimination and social injustice that are a legacy of slavery.

26th August: Women’s Equality Day

Last year the 100th anniversary of Women’s Equality Day was observed in the United States.

The day is observed primarily in the US on August 26, to commemorate American women getting the constitutional right to vote.

Women’s Equality Day was first marked in 1972. It is proclaimed each year by the President of the United States. President Richard Nixon had issued the first official proclamation.

28th August: Trung Nguyen Festival

The Trung Nguyen Festival is a vietnamic festival celebrated on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month.

Trung Nguyen Festival, also called “xa toi vong nhan” (forgive the loss souls), originates from Buddhism’s Vu Lan Festival which is aimed at saving and freeing souls from sufferings.

29th August: National Sports Day

To commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, National Sports Day is celebrated across India on 29 August.

Stressing the need to stay fit and healthy, this day is observed to spread awareness on the importance of sports and daily activities in every individual’s life.

This day is celebrated to the recognition of postal workers across the world. National Postal Worker Day is a unique way to say ‘thank you’ to the postmen and all delivery personnel, as online shopping has become a lifeline for many of us.

We are living in a fast world. People prefer to save time be it in typing or speaking. Using acronyms and full forms while speaking and writing is one way. It is trending. Whether you are preparing for a competitive exam or a job interview; knowing various general acronyms could be highly essential to mark your success. You would not want to face any embarrassment while taking the interview, working in corporate or in daily life. Acquittance of various sorts of general full forms list and short forms.

Top Brands Full Forms

ADOBE	Another Disc Obliterated By Elements
COREL	Cowpland Research Laboratory
APPLE	Asian Passenger Payload Experiment.
VIVO	Video Input Video Output.
MI	Mobile Internet
NOKIA	Nokianoun
HTC	High Tech Computer
MOTOROLA	Motar with ola
BMW	Bayerische Motoren Werke
FIAT	Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino
TVS	Thirukkurungudi Vengaram Sundram
TOYOTA	TOYODA FAMILY
NISSAN	Nihon Sangyo
CHEVROLET	Louis Chevrolet
Ferrari	Enzo Ferrari
Ford	Henry Ford
Tesla	Nikola Tesla
LML	Lohia Machines Limited
HONDA	Soichiro Honda
GOOGLE	Global Organisation Of Oriented Group Language of Earth
YAHOO	Yet Another Hierarchically Organized Oracle
HCL	Hindustan Computer Limited.
DELL	Michael DELL
WIPRO	Western India Product Limited
HP	Hewlett Packard
IBM	International Business Machines
Infosys	Information Systems
Nike	National Indian Knitting Enterprise
SONY	Sound Of New York
LG	Lucky-Goldstar
TCS	Tata Consultancy Services
Vodafone	Voice Data Telefone
EXIDE	Excellent Oxide
ADIDAS	Adolf Dassle
BPL	British Physical Laboratories
AMUL	Anand Milk Union Limited
KFC	Kentucky Fried Chicken
MDH	Mahashian Di Hatti
HMT	Hindustan Machine Tools
CEAT	Cavi Elettrici e Affini Torino
MRF	Madras Rubber Factory
DLF	Delhi Land & Finance
ESPN	Entertainment and Sports Programming Network
NDTV	New Delhi Television
ABP	Anand Bazar Patrika
CNN	Cable News Network
CNBC	Consumer News and Business Channel
PVR	Priya Village Roadshow

SIM	Subscriber Identity Module
VOLTE	Voice Over Long Term Evolution
DSLR	Digital Single Lens Reflex
CCTV	Close Circuit TeliVision
POLICE	Protection Of Life and Investigating Criminals Establishment
TRP	Television Rating Point
PIN	Postal Index Number
CFL	Compact fluorescent lamp
TTE	Travelling Ticket Examiner
PNR	Passenger Name Record
RAC	Reservation Against Cancellation
Sensex	Sensative Index
OK	OLL Korrect
e.g.	exempli grati
i.e.	id est
RSVP	Répondez s’il vous plaît
ITC	Indian Tobbacco Company

: List of national, international days

July, the seventh month of the calendar, holds some important national and international events including World Population Day, National Doctor’s Day, Kargil Vijay Diwas, World UFO Day, and many more. 

Fun fact: July was named by the Roman Senate in honour of Roman general Julius Caesar (100 B.C.–44 BC), it being the month of his birth. Caesar developed the precursor to the Gregorian calendar we use today

List of important days in July, 2021

July 1

National Doctor’s Day

India celebrates National Doctors’ Day on July 1 every year to honour the birth and death anniversary of great physician and second chief minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. This day serves to show gratitude to all those doctors who have selflessly aided us in our time of need and tirelessly worked for the health of their patients. This year, the National Doctors’ Day is very significant as doctors continue to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Government of India established Doctors’ Day in 1991 to recognize the contributions of BC Roy. He played an important role in the establishment of Medical Council of India and Indian Medical Association. This day is celebrated to acknowledge the role of doctors in the progress of this nation.

National Postal Worker Day

This day is celebrated to the recognition of postal workers across the world. National Postal Worker Day is a unique way to say ‘thank you’ to the postmen and all delivery personnel, as online shopping has become a lifeline for many of us.

Chartered Accountants Day (India)

India celebrates Chartered Accountants Day every year on July 1 to commemorate the findings of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) by Parliament in 1949. The only licensing and regulatory body for the financial audit and accounting profession in India will celebrate the 73rd Chartered Accountants day this year. ICAI is deemed as the second biggest accounting organization in the world with about 250,000 members.

National Gingersnap Day

National Gingersnap Day is a food holiday celebrated on July 1 of every year. Gingersnap is also called a ginger nut or ginger biscuit, which is a popular sweet and savory snack flavored with ginger. Gingersnaps are round, plain, and are made with powdered ginger, cinnamon, molasses, brown sugar, and nutmeg. Gingersnap is as same as gingerbread, but gingerbreads are traditionally made in different shapes. Gingersnaps in America is a lot more like a sugar cookie than like small, thin cookies. These cookies are often complemented with a cup of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milk, or even with ice cream and yogurt. Gingersnaps are found to be healthier than other cookies because of their anti-inflammatory properties, the power to stimulate blood circulation, fights with heart disease, and other illnesses.

Canada Day:

All those who celebrate Canada as their home and native land celebrate Canada Day on July 1. The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada, way back in 1867. Canada celebrated its 150th birthday in 2017!

National US Postage Stamp Day

National US Postage Stamp Day is observed on July 1 to recognize the postal stamp that used to send and receive the mail with utmost simplicity. This day is also celebrated to appreciate the work of all the Philatelists.

July 2

World UFO Day:

World UFO Day is observed and celebrated on July 2 every year to raise awareness about Unidentified Flying Objects UFOs) and alien life forms. The day aims to discuss and educate people about UFOs, flying saucers, and sightings of bright blue light in the sky that make headlines across the world

World Sports Journalists Day

Every year, July 2 is celebrated as World Sports Journalists Day or International Sports Journalists Day. It is to acknowledge the sports journalists and also mark the anniversary of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). The association was established in 1924 during the Summer Olympics in Paris.

National Anisette Day

The day is to celebrate with Anisette, otherwise called as Anis, a colourless aniseed flavoured alcoholic beverages made from distilled spirit along with sweetener.

July 4

American Independence day: The Fourth of July is celebrated as America’s Independence Day in observance of July 4, 1776, when representatives from the 13 colonies that became the United States approved the historic Declaration of Independence, a grand announcement of the colonies’ self-declared independence from England.

July 11

World Population Day

National 7-Eleven Day

July 12, 2021

World Malala day

National Simplicity Day

National Simplicity Day is observed annually on 12 July to honour Henry David Thoreau who was an author, philosopher, historian, tax resister, abolitionist, development critic, surveyor, and leading transcendentalist. Basically, he was an advocate for living a life of simplicity.

Paper Bag Day

Paper Bag Day is observed on 12 July annually to recognise the importance of an invention of Paper Bag that we mostly take it for granted. In 1852, Francis Wolle, a schoolteacher, invented the first machine to mass-produce paper bags.

July 14, 2021

Bastille Day

July 17, 2021

World Day for International Justice

 World Emoji Day

World Emoji Day is observed on 17 July every year since 2014. The day is celebrated to represent an idea or an emotion through electronic means. 

July 18, 2021

Nelson Mandela International Day

July 22, 2021

National Refreshment Day (fourth Thursday in July)

Pi Approximation Day

Pi Approximation Day is observed on 22 July every year because of the value of Pi that is 22/7. Whereas Pi Day is celebrated on 14 March which is similar to the approximate value of 3.14 and also coincides with Albert Einstein’s birthday.

July 24, 2021

National Thermal Engineer Day

July 25, 2021

National Parent’s Day (Fourth Sunday in July)

July 26, 2021

Kargil Vijay Diwas

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on 26 July and is named after the success of Operation Vijay. The Kargil war was ended on 26 July which continued approx 60 days. This day is celebrated to honour the Kargil War Heroes.

July 28, 2021

World Nature Conservation Day

World Hepatitis Day

World Press Freedom Day

July 29, 2021

International Tiger Day

July 30, 2021

International Friendship Day

System Administrator Appreciation Day (last Friday in July)

International Day of Yoga: History

The word ‘yoga’ is derived from Sanskrit and means ‘to join’/to unite’. On 11 December, 2014, United Nations General Assembly declared to celebrate International Day of Yoga on 21st June every year by resolution 69/131. It was declared by the call of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he addressed United Nations General Assembly on 27 September, 2014 and asks for adopting 21st June as an International Yoga Day to get all the benefits of yoga to the people around the world. No doubt in Indian history, the declaration of International Day of Yoga is a great and proud moment.

Finally, it was declared on 11 December, 2014 by the United Nations General Assembly. First time in history it happened that the initiative of any country has been proposed and implemented by the UN within 90 days. Sam Kutesa, President of UN General Assembly, announced to celebrate the International Yoga Day on June 21 and more than 170 countries supported the Yoga Day proposal. From this it came to light that people also know about the benefits of yoga, some of which are visible and some are invisible.

Why is 21st June chosen for celebrating International Yoga Day?

21 June is the day to pay homage to the Sadgurus. This is also the day of the summer solstice. During the June Solstice, the North Pole is tilted towards the Sun or we can say that when the sun begins to move from north to south. From Yoga’s perspective, this time is the transition period, i.e. a better time for meditation.

At the time of Sankranti or Uttarayan (around 21st June), the Adiyogi (the first yogi) left towards the south, and first, he saw the 7 royal sages who further became his first disciples. They propagated the science of yoga in many parts of the world. It is amazing that 21st June marks this important event in human history. This date in the Northern Hemisphere is also the longest day of the year and it has special significance in many parts of the world.

International Yoga Day : Why is it celebrated?

A certain day for yoga was introduced to raise awareness worldwide about the importance and impact of yoga on the health of people. The term ‘yoga’ is derived from Sanskrit word “Yuja” which means to unite representing the unification of body and consciousness.

It is an ancient form of physical, mental and spiritual exercise which helps achieve mental and physical fitness. The practice of yoga originated in India and dates back to pre-vedic times.

Year-wise theme & Venue for Yoga Day
year	Theme	Main Venue
2015	Yoga for Harmony and Peace	New Delhi
2016	Connect the Youth”.	Chandigarh
2017	Yoga for Health	Lucknow,
2018	Yoga for Peace	Dehradun
2019	Yoga for Heart	Ranchi
2020	Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family	—-
2021	Be With Yoga, Be at Home	—-

International Day of Yoga: Significance

Yoga helps to maintain a balance between oneself and the environment.

– Yoga acts as an aid to one’s health.

– Yoga brings a balance between body, soul, and mind.

– It helps us to deal with several problems, worries etc.

– By regular practice of yoga, an individual can rid of health-related problems.

– Yoga promotes self-healing.

– Enhance personal power.

– Increases self-awareness

– Removes toxins from the body.

– Remove negative thoughts from the mind.

– Reduces stress and tension in the physical body.

– The person feels rejuvenated and energized.

– Yoga gives the power to control the body and mind.

–  Yoga increases flexibility.

– It improves brain function.

– Yoga helps in reducing weight.

– Lowers the risk of heart diseases etc.

Some interesting facts about Yoga

– The father of yoga is known as Maharshi Patanjali who compiled 195 Yoga Sutras that became the foundation of Yoga philosophy.

– Some scholars believed yoga incorporated elements from the Stone Age. As in the Stone Age, Shamanism was prevalent and is a healing practice connected to nature. Yoga is not derived from Shamanism but the two have similar features.

– On 21 June, 2015 at International Yoga Day, the Indian Postal Service released a stamp for yoga which has an outline of a seated yogi with the Anjali Mudra overhead.

– Yoga is originated in India and is the oldest physical discipline. Yoga is over 5000 years old.

– Light on Yoga: Yoga Dipika is an English bestselling book written by B.K.S Iyengar.

– The world’s oldest yoga teacher is Bette Calman (85 years old) according to the Guinness World Records.

-Doga’ is yoga for Dogs. Doga was started by Suzi Teitelman in New York in the year 2002. Owners practice Doga to secure a bond of friendship with their dogs. While doing Doga, dogs are used as props.

-Yoga classes used to be just for men, women were not invited until 1937!

-The first yoga mat was created in 1982 by Angela Farmer who used carpet underlay to create a sticky surface while teaching yoga.

-There are 84 classic Yoga Asanas, the Asana being one of the 8 limbs of Yoga. Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyhara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi are the eight branches of yoga. “Asana ” refers to just the third branch of yoga which signifies the postures. Many people think that Asana itself is yoga.

-Swami Vivekananda is credited for being the greatest proponent of Yoga in the West.

• Lord Shiv is also considered as Adi Guru or First Guru and Adi Yogi or First Yogi. Lord Shiva is said to have imparted the knowledge of Yoga to the Saptha Rishis (seven saints).

-The first known appearance of the word “yoga”, with the same meaning as the modern term, is in the Katha Upanishad, composed about fourth to third century BCE.

–Lenovo has a tablet named Yoga.

-Ancient yogis believed that we only have a limited number of breaths in each life. Hence, it made sense to stretch our life out a bit longer by taking slow and deep breaths.