Public Awareness

Every year August 4 is observed as US Coast Guard Day. The day commemorates the foundation of the Revenue Cutter Service, the forerunner of the current Coast Guard. It aims to appreciate and honour the hard work and dedication of saviours. Who are Coast Guards? It’s a military service under the Department of Transportation, which in peacetime enforces maritime laws, …

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration which is being held every year from 01 to 07 August in more than 120 countries as well as in India. According to the 26 August data of WBW website, 540 events have been held worldwide by more than 79 countries with 488 organizations and 406,620 participants for the World Breastfeeding Week …

National Mountain Climbing Day: Here’s all you need to know about the date, history and significance of National Mountain Climbing Day National Mountain Climbing Day: August 01 National Mountain Climbing Day (NMCD) is celebrated in the United States to honour and commemorate the first successful ascent of the Grand Teton in Wyoming, which took place on August 1, 1898 and …

International Cooperative Day is an annual celebration of the co-operative movement observed on the first Saturday in July since 1923 by the International Co-operative Alliance. On December 16, 1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed in resolution 47/90 “the first Saturday of July 1995 to be International Day of Cooperatives, marking the centenary of the establishment of the International Cooperative …

World UFO Day is celebrated annually on July 2nd, marking a significant date in the exploration and fascination with Unidentified Flying Objects. World UFO Day: Day is observed annually on July 2 to raise awareness about Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and the potential existence of extraterrestrial life. This day invites enthusiasts, researchers, and the curious to delve into the mysteries …

Canada Day – July 1st of each year is Canada’s most significant national holiday, equivalent to the Fourth of July in the United States. It is not an official U.S. holiday. Canada Day: 1 July – originally known Dominion Day Canadians and Americans enjoy a friendly relationship based on geographic proximity, their shared status as ex-colonies of Britain, and a longtime …

Autistic Pride Day: It is observed every year on 18 June. The day is dedicated to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for them to be autistic and proud and celebrate who they are. Let us read in detail about autism. Autistic Pride Day: History Autistic Pride Day: In 2005, the day was celebrated first time by the organisation Aspies …

World Sickle Cell Day is observed on June 19. The day is meant to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, which is a group of disorders that affect haemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells which deliver oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with this disorder have haemoglobin S, an atypical haemoglobin molecule which can distort red blood cells …

World No Tobacco Day was first introduced by the World Health Organization to be celebrated as a most recognized event all over the world in order to make people easily get aware of all the problems and health complications occurred by the tobacco chewing / Gutka or smoking to prevent all the health hazards to make the whole world free …

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय चाय दिवस: दुनियाभर में गर्मागर्म चाय के शौकौन लोगों कौ कमी नहीं। ज्यादातर लोगों के दिन कौ शुरूआत ही चाय से होती है। दुनियाभर में एक बात बहुत सामान्य मानी जाती है, वह है भारतीयों की चाय पीने कौ आदत। कुछ इसे लत कहते हैं तो कुछ जिंदगी की खुराक लेकिन शायद कम ही लोग जानते हैं कि मेहमाननवाजी …