Public Awareness

World Organ Donation Day in India is celebrated on 13th of August every year by the people, government organizations and other related professions in order to motivate normal human beings to donate the organs as well as to understand the value of organ donation in the life of an individual. World Organ Donation Day: 13 August The organ donor can …

International Youth Day celebrates the achievements of the young generation and honours the challenges they face. They are facing a number of challenges, including climate change, poverty, and inequality. International Youth Day is celebrated every year on August 12 and it aims to raise awareness about the challenges and opportunities faced by young people worldwide. International Youth Day: 12 August …

World Biofuel Day is observed on August 10 every year. The day marks the discovery of sustainable fuel by Rudolf Diesel. World Biofuel Day: Every year August 10 is observed as World Biofuel Day all over the globe. The day promotes and raises awareness about non-fossil fuels as an alternative source of energy. Also, the day focuses on the government’s …

World Lion Day: Lion Day is an opportunity to call out the challenges faced by wild cats. According to National Geographic, “Habitat loss, poaching, and human conflict are threatening the very existence of lions, tigers and other big cats in the wild.” World Lion Day: World Lion Day on August 10 is annually observed to celebrate the life of the …

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 …