Public Awareness

Anti Terrorism Day Information: The death anniversary of ex-prime minister of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi is also observed as Anti Terrorism Day all over the country on 21 May. Terrorism, the most heinous crime by the mankind against the mankind has become the biggest fear for Indians today. And of course every citizen of the country is responsible for driving …

Armed Forces Day (AFD): Every year on the third Saturday of May Armed Forces Day is observed and this year it falls on 18 May. On this day tribute is given to the men and women who serve the United States Armed Forces. Let us tell you that AFD is also a part of Armed Forces Week. Armed Forces Day: …

World Telecommunication Day – Also called as World Telecommunication and Information Society Day – It is celebrated on 17 May annually. The day marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and the establishment of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). World Telecommunication Day: 17 May Message signals may be required to transmit over a distance, and …

World Hypertension Day: It is observed on 17 May every year. Let us read about the history of World Hypertension Day, its theme, hypertension disease, its causes, symptoms, and prevention. World Hypertension Day 2024 theme was “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer” aimed at raising awareness regarding high blood pressure. World Hypertension Day: University of Cumbria (Carlisle, …

International Day Of Light is celebrated by UNESCO every year on May 16. This global initiative aims to honour the invention of science and technology. Every year on May 16, people around the world observe the International Day of Light. The day honours the date of physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman‘s first productive laser operation in 1960. UNESCO’s International Basic …

National Dengue Day: National Dengue Day: It is observed on 16 May in India to create awareness about dengue, how is it caused, preventive measures and methods to control the disease in the country. Let us study in detail about Dengue and some facts related to it. National Dengue Day: The day is observed (16 May) with the recommendation of …

The International Day of Families is celebrated on 15th of May, at the headquarters of United Nations and around the world. The day was officially announced in 1993 by the UN General Assembly with resolution A/RES/47/237 and demonstrates the significance which the global community attaches to families. It offers an opportunity to spread awareness about the issues that relate to …

International Nurses Day is observed world wide in order to commemorate the valuable contribution of nurses in the form of their selfless services to the society. May 12 also marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. International Nurses Day: 12 May International Council of Nurses (ICN) conducts special celebration for the day in the unique …

National Technology Day Information: Every year, ‘National Technology Day‘ is celebrated across India on May 11; being commemorated to memorize the anniversary of Shakti, the Pokhran nuclear test held on 11 May 1998. The first, indigenous aircraft “Hansa-3” was test flown at Bangalore on this day. Not only this, India also performed successful test firing of the Trishul missile on …

World Thalassemia Day is celebrated every year on 8th of May to increase the awareness about this disease among common public all through the world. Celebrating World Thalassemia Day on 8th of May was established by the World Health Organization in order to raise the public awareness about this disease, prevention measures and measures to avoid its transmission. World Thalassemia …