Public Awareness

The International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. It was first pronounced by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1994, …

National Handloom Day: National Handloom Day on August 7 provides a platform to celebrate India’s rich heritage of handloom. Check out this article to know all about the national event. National Handloom Day: 7th August National Handloom Day is observed annually on August 7 in the country. The day aims to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of Indian artisans and …

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day is observed to mark the devastation of the atomic bombing during World War II. The horrors of ‘Little Boy’ on August 6th followed by ‘Fat Man’ on August 9th sparked global discussions on nuclear disarmament. This year marks the 78th anniversary of the nuclear attack which led to Japan’s surrender during World War II. Hiroshima Day: …

World Friendship Day: It was in Paraguay where in 1958, the first World Friendship Day was proposed. Dr. Artemio Bracho who was enjoying Dinner with his friends came up with this idea to have a separate day reserved just for friends and their lovely bond. From then on several southern American lands have been celebrating it with full enthusiasm. In …

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 …

Cloves Syndrome Awareness Day (CSAD): Cloves Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes overgrowth of body tissues. Check out this article to know about its causes and impact on quality of life. Every year August 3 is observed as CSAD globally. The day aims to spread awareness about the rare genetic disorder. Its emphasis is on action to gather …

National Watermelon Day is celebrated on August 3rd each year to honour the delicious and refreshing fruit. Learn about the history of watermelon and interesting facts about the fruit in this article. National Watermelon Day: 03 August #NationalWatermelonDay is celebrated each year on the 3rd of August to celebrate the delicious fruit. Watermelon is known to be 92% water which …

World Wide Web Day: The World Wide Web was publicly introduced on August 1, 1991. Check out this article to know more about the history and evolution of the Modern internet. World Wide Web Day is observed on August 1 globally. The day honours and acknowledges the founder of the Internet, Tim Berners-Lee. This date is considered the birth of …

World Lung Cancer Day is observed annually. Goal of Lung Cancer Day is to raise awareness about the risks, prevention, and early detection of lung cancer, while also providing support to those affected by the disease. World Lung Cancer Day: 01 August August 1, observed as World Lung Cancer Day globally every year, since 2012. The day aims to raise …