Tag Archives: Significance of National Days

National Doctors Day Information: Doctors on earth are like Gods in the heaven. A special day is observed to thank them for their humane services to mankind. Every year July 1 is ‘Doctors Day‘ which is very special for every medical practitioner. First Doctors Day was celebrated in 1991. Every doctor of any specialization acknowledges the entire medical profession. The …

National Statistics Day: The day is observed on 29 June to popularise the use of Statistics in everyday life. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Prof. P C Mahalanobis. Let us have a look in detail at the day, theme, history and significance. National Statistics Day makes people understand how Statistics help in shaping and framing the policies. Due …

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989. The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987. International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: 26 June On 26 June 1987, two important …

June 21 was declared as the International Day of Yoga by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2014. Yoga, a 6,000 year-old physical, mental and spiritual practice having its origin in India, aims to transform the body and the mind. Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi declared that there will be an official website mea.gov.in/idy.htm for this, and …

Goa Memorable Day:  Goa – a light-hearted, easy going, chill-out heaven for travelers, has a beauty of its own. Those lovely sun-baked beaches, hassle-free streets, breezy restaurants have been a delight to all but the essence and struggle of Goa to become an independent has been gutted wrenching. Previously Goa was under the Portuguese but after a great struggle, Goa …

World Blood Donor Day: Blood is the lifeline of every animal living on the earth. Today, world is facing deficiency of blood stock and that is causing threat to life. The only way one can see for health care is through Blood transfusion.  The increasing need for blood globally requires everyone to contribute by donating blood and motivating others for …

World Brain Tumor Day: It is observed on June 8 to spread awareness and educate people about brain tumors. Various myths and misconceptions exist regarding brain tumors. Check below for some facts, history, and significance of the day. World Brain Tumor Day: A brain tumor is a mass growth of abnormal cells in the brain. Various types of brain tumors exist. …

Veer Savarkar Jayanti is celebrated all over India in commemoration of Vinayak Damodar “Veer” Savarkar. Known as one of the Indian freedom fighters, Savarkar is known for performing multiple activities for the development of Hindu community across the country. His birthday celebrations will be organized on 28 May like every year. The great Marathi legend has advocated towards the abolishment of …

This year will mark death anniversary of country’s first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru on May 27. Every year the leader is paid floral tribute by elite ministers, govt. officials and other dignitaries across the nation. Special program is organized at Shanti Van, the memorial of Nehru where priests recites hymns from sacred texts for the departed soul of the …

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 …