Are you preparing for competitive exams like WBCS, SSC, CGL, Banking, or UPSC? Knowing the Important Days and Themes of 2025 can give you a significant edge. This guide offers a month-wise list of key days to boost your general knowledge and exam performance.
From World Environment Day to International Women’s Day, find all the critical details curated for your success. Ready to ace your exams? Explore this comprehensive list and stay ahead!
Days and Themes 2025
February 2025
| Date | Events | Themes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st February | Indian Coast Guard Day 2025 | — |
| February 2 | World Wetlands Day 2025 | Theme: ‘Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future’ |
| February 4 | World Cancer Day 2025 | Theme: United by Unique |
| February 6 | International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2025 | Theme: Step Up the Pace: Strengthening Alliances and Building Movements to End FGM |
| February 10 | World Pulses Day 2025 | Theme: Pulses: Bringing Diversity to Agrifood Systems |
| February 10 | International Day of the Arabian Leopard 2025 | — |
| February 10 | International Epilepsy Day 2025 | MyEpilepsyJourney |
| February 11 | International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) 2025 | Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science |
| February 12 | International Darwin Day 2025 | — |
| February 13 | World Radio Day 2025 | Radio and Climate Change |
| February 13 | National Productivity Day 2025 | From Ideas to Impact: Protecting Intellectual Property for Competitive Startups |
| February 15 | World Pangolin Day 2025 | — |
| February 15 | International Childhood Cancer Day 2025 | — |
| February 15 | World Hippo Day 2025 | — |
| February 17 | Global Tourism Resilience Day 2025 | — |
| February 20 | World Day of Social Justice 2025 | Strengthening a Just Transition for a Sustainable Future |
| February 21 | International Mother Language Day 2025 | Silver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day |
| February 24 | Central Excise Day 2025 | — |
| February 27 | World Protein Day 2025 | #TheRightWayToProtein |
| February 27 | Zero Discrimination Day 2025 | We Stand Together |
| February 27 | World NGO Day 2025 | Empowering Grassroots Movements for a Sustainable Future, |
| February 28 | National Science Day 2025 | Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Viksit Bharat. |
January 2025
| Date | Day | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 67th Foundation Day or 67th Raising Day of Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) | The DRDO was formed in 1958. |
| January 1 | Global Family Day | Proposed in November 1997 and inspired by the book One Day In Peace. |
| January 4 | United Nations(UN)’s World Braille Day | Key Point: It marks the birth anniversary of Braille’s inventor Louis Braille. |
| January 5 | National Birds Day | First established in 2002 by the Avian Welfare Coalition. |
| January 6 | World Day of War Orphans | Theme 2025: “Orphan Lives Matter,” The World Day of War Orphans was founded by the French organization SOS Enfants en Detresses. |
| January 6 | 78th Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Foundation Day | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) came into existence, through an act of Parliament dated 26 November 1986. |
| January 8 | Earth’s Rotation Day 2025 | To commemorate French physicist Léon Foucault’s 1851 groundbreaking experiment that proved the Earth’s rotation. |
| January 9 | Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)or Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day | Theme 2025 “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat” |
| January 10 | World Hindi Day, also known as Vishwa Hindi Diwas | Theme 2025: “A Global Voice of Unity and Cultural Pride,” |
| January 11 | National Human Trafficking Awareness Day | Theme 2025; Connecting the Dots. Strengthening Communities, Preventing Trafficking |
| January 12 | National Youth Day or Rashtriya Yuva Diwas 2025 | The day marked the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. |
| January 14 | 9th Armed Forces Veterans Day 2025 | On 14 January 1953, the First Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army Field Marshal KM Cariappa, who led the Indian forces to victory in the 1947 war, formally retired from the Service. |
| January 15 | 77th Indian Army Day 2025 | The motto of the Indian Army is ‘service before self’ |
| January 15 | 148th Foundation Day of India Meteorological Department (IMD) 2025 | The IMD was established on 15 January 1875. (Headquarters – New Delhi) |
| January 16 | National Startup Day 2025 | India Ranks 3rd Globally In Startup Ecosystem |
| January 19 | 20th National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) Raising Day 2025 | It was formed in 2006 under the Disaster Management Act of 2005. |
| January 19 | Kokborok Day or Tripuri Language Day 2025 | Kokborok is derived from ‘Kok’ means “verbal” and ‘borok’ means “people” or “human” |
| January 24 | United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Education 2025 | Theme 2025: “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation. |
| January 24 | National Girl Child Day (NGCD) 2025 | It was initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and the government of India. |
| January 23 | Parakram Diwas or Courage Day 2025 | 128th Birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose |
| January 24 | Foundation Day of Uttar Pradesh 2025 | Theme:‘Investment and Employment’ |
| January 25 | National Tourism Day 2025 | Theme 2025: Tourism for Inclusive Growth |
| January 25 | National Voters’ Day (NVD) 2025 | Theme 2025:‘Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure |
| January 25 | Himachal Pradesh Statehood Day 2025 | On 25th January 1971, Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of India. It was granted the status of a Union Territory on November 1, 1956. |
| January 26 | 76th Republic Day 2025 | Theme 2025: Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas” (Golden India: Heritage and Development). It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution, which came into effect on January 26th, 1950 |
| January 26 | International Day of Clean Energy 2025 | 26 January is also the founding date of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) |
| January 26 | International Customs Day (ICD) 2025 | Theme 2025: Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity. |
| January 26 | World Leprosy Day 2025 | Theme 2025: Unite. Act. Eliminate. |
| January 27 | International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025 | Theme 2025: Holocaust remembrance and education for dignity and human rights. |
| January 27 | National Geographic Day 2025 | To honor the foundation of the National Geographic Society |
| January 28 | Data Privacy DayData Privacy Day 2025 | Theme 2025:“Take control of your data” |
| January 30 | Martyrs’ Day also called Shaheed Diwas 2025 | The day marked as the death anniversary of the nation’s ‘Bapu’, Mahatma Gandhi. |
| January 30 | World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2025 | Theme 2025: Unite, Act, and Eliminate NTDs |
| January 29 | Indian Newspaper Day 2025 | To commemorate the introduction of the first newspaper in the pre-Independence era, when James Augustus Hicky introduced Hicky’s Bengal Gazette, also known as the Calcutta General Advertiser, the first printed newspaper in India. |
Days With Themes 2024 [January to December]
December 2024
| Date | Days | Theme / Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 December | World AIDS Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Take the rights path: My health, my right! |
| 2 December | International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2024 | Key Points: India tops the 2023 Global Slavery Index with over 11 million modern slavery victims. |
| 3 December | International Day of Persons with Disabilities | Theme 2024: Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future. |
| 3 December | Rajendra Prasad Jayanti | Key Points: 140th birth anniversary of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India’s first and longest serving President. |
| 3 December | Death anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand | Key Points: Dhyan Chand, India’s legendary hockey player nicknamed the “Hockey Wizard” for his exceptional ball control, won three Olympic golds. |
| 4 December | Indian Navy Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Strength and Capability through Innovation and Indigenization |
| 4 December | International Cheetah Day | Key points: Established by the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), the day honors a rescued cheetah cub named Khayam and raises awareness about the critically endangered species, with fewer than 7,000 cheetahs remaining in the wild. |
| 5 December | International Volunteer Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Diverse Volunteers, Stronger Communities |
| 5 December | World Soil Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage |
| 6 December | Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2024 | Key points: death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, fondly known as Babasaheb, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.. |
| 7 December | Armed Forces Flag Day 2024 | Key points: This day honors the dedication of the Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel in protecting the nation’s freedom and security. |
| 7 December | International Civil Aviation Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Safe Skies. Sustainable Future |
| 9 December | International Anti-Corruption Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity |
| 10 December | World Human Rights Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Our rights, our future, right now |
| 11 December | International Mountain Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation, adaptation, and youth. |
| 12 December | Universal Health Coverage Day 2024 | Key points: Initiated by WHO, UHC ensures access to quality health services for all without financial burden. |
| 14 December | National Energy Conservation Day 2024 | Key points: Organized By the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power. |
| 16 December | Vijay Diwas 2024 | Key points: This day commemorates India’s decisive victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. On December 16, 1971, Lt. Gen. A.A.K. Niazi of Pakistan signed the Instrument of Surrender in Dhaka, a historic moment led by PM Indira Gandhi, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, and Lt. Gen. Jagjit Singh Aurora. |
| 17 December | Pensioners Day 2024 | Key points: A tribute to D.S. Nakara, this day honors his fight for pensioners’ rights and marks the 1982 Supreme Court judgment ensuring equality and justice for retirees. |
| 18 December | International Migrants Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Honouring the contributions of migrants and respecting their rights” (European Parliament) |
| 18 December | Minorities Rights Day 2024 | Key points: Marking the 1992 adoption of the UN Statement on Minority Rights, December 18, was celebrated by India’s National Commission for Minorities to promote awareness, equality, and inclusion for minorities. |
| 19 December | Goa Liberation Day 2024 | Key points: Marks the end of 451 years of Portuguese colonial rule in Goa, Daman, and Diu. |
| 20 December | Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Raising Day 2024 | Key points: Sashastra Seema Bal, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is a central armed police force tasked with guarding India’s borders with Nepal and Bhutan. |
| 20 December | Goa Liberation Day 2024 | Key points: Marks the end of 451 years of Portuguese colonial rule in Goa, Daman, and Diu. |
| 21 December | World Meditation Day 2024 | Key points: It complements the International Day of Yoga on June 21, showcasing India’s leadership in promoting wellness worldwide. Theme 2024: Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony |
| 22 December | National Mathematics Day 2024 | Key points: Marks the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of the greatest mathematicians in history. |
| 23 December | National Farmers Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Empowering ‘Annadatas’ for a Prosperous Nation |
| 24 December | National Consumer Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice |
| 25 December | Good Governance (Sushashan Diwas) Day 2024 | Key points: Officially established in 2014 to commemorate Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary. |
| 26 December | Veer Bal Divas 20224 | Key points: This day honors the immense sacrifice of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh. |
November 2024
| Date | Days | Theme / Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| 2 November | The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) 2024 | Theme 2024: Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies |
| 5 November | World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024 | Theme 2024: youth and future generations. |
| 6 November | International Day for the Prevention of Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict | Theme 2024: Protecting our Planet, Protecting our Future: Prioritizing Environmental Sustainability in Conflict Zones |
| 7 November | National Cancer Awareness Day 2024 | Key Points: The date matches the birth anniversary of Marie Curie, who was born in 1867. She won two Nobel Prizes for her important work in physics and chemistry. Marie Curie is famous for discovering radium and polonium. |
| 8 November | World Radiology Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Radiographers: Seeing the Unseen |
| 9 November | World Adoption Day 2024 | Key Points: World Adoption Day was created in 2014 by Hank Fortner and his team at Adopt Together, a non-profit organization. |
| 9 November | Uttarakhand Foundation Day 2024 | Key Points: Uttarakhand known as the “Land of the Gods” (Devbhumi), |
| 10 November | World Science Day for Peace and Development 2024 | Theme 2024: Youth at the Forefront |
| 11 November | National Education Day 2024 | Key Points: India celebrates National Education Day on November 11 to honor the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India. |
| November 11 – 15 | World Quality Week 2024 | Theme 2024: Quality: From Compliance to Performance |
| 11 November | World Immunization Day 2024 | Theme 2024: “Vaccines for All: Protecting Communities and Building Health Equity |
| 12 November | World Pneumonia Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia in Its Tracks |
| 14 November | World Diabetes Day (WDD) | Theme 2024: Diabetes and well-being |
| 14 November | Children’s Day 2024 / Bal Diwas | Theme 2024: For Every Child, Every Right Key Points: This day is also special as it celebrates the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. Fondly called “Chacha Nehru,” he is remembered for his love and care for children. |
| 15 November | Guru Nanak Jayanti 2024 | Key Points: Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 555th birth anniversary. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born on April 15, 1469, in a village called Talwandi, known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. |
| 15 November | Birsa Munda Jayanti 2024 / Janjatiya Gaurav Divas or Tribal Pride Day | Key Points: Birsa Munda’s leadership united tribal communities in India, inspiring them through his “Ulgulan” movement to fight for freedom. |
| 15 November | Jharkhand Foundation Day 2024 | Key Points: This day marks Jharkhand’s formation as the 28th state of India in 2000, previously part of South Bihar. |
| 16 November | National Press Day 2024 | Key Points: National Press Day, observed on November 16, marks the establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI) in 1966. Theme 2024: Changing Nature of the Press |
| 16 November | International Day for Tolerance 2024 | Key Points: The International Day for Tolerance, proclaimed in 1996 by the UN General Assembly, is based on UNESCO’s Declaration of Principles on Tolerance adopted in 1995. |
| 17 November (3rd Sunday of November ) | World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2024 | Key Points: The idea of honoring road traffic victims started with church services held in the UK in 1993 and 1994. |
| 18-24 November | World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) | Theme 2024: Educate. Advocate. Act Now |
| 19 November | International Men’s Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Positive Male Role Models. |
| 19 November | National Integration Day 2024 | Key Points: November 19 marks the birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi, India’s first woman Prime Minister. |
| 20 November | World Children’s Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Listen to the Future |
| 20 November | Awaas Diwas 2024 | Key Points: The day marks the 8th anniversary of the flagship Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G), launched to provide affordable housing for the rural poor. (Launched in 2016, Vision: Housing for All) |
| 21 November | World Fisheries Day 2024 | Theme 2024: India’s Blue Transformation: Strengthening Small-Scale and Sustainable Fisheries |
| 21 November 2024 (3rd Thursday of November) | National Philosophy Day 2024 | Key Points: World Philosophy Day was introduced by UNESCO in 2002 to highlight the value of philosophical dialogue in addressing critical global issues. |
| 21 November | World Television Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Accessibility |
| 25 November | International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2024 | Key Points: Since 1981, women’s rights activists have observed this day to honor the Mirabal sisters, who were political activists in the Dominican Republic. They were brutally murdered on November 25, 1960, under Rafael Trujillo’s regime. |
| 25 November | Samvidhan Diwas 2024 / Constitution Day | Key Points: Constitution Day honors the adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949. It came into effect on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day. In 2015, the day was officially named Samvidhan Diwas by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, coinciding with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 125th birth anniversary. |
| 26 November | National Milk Day 2024 | Key Points: This day celebrates the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, famously known as the Father of the White Revolution in India. |
| 29 November | International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 2024 | Key Points: On this day in 1947, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 181, known as the Partition Plan for Palestine. |
| 29 November | International Jaguar Day 2024 | Key Points: The jaguar (Panthera onca) is the largest big cat in the Americas and the third-largest globally, after tigers and lions. |
| 30 November | Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare 2024 | Key Points: This is supervised by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), based in The Hague, Netherlands. |
October 2024
| Date | Days | Theme / Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 October | International Coffee Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Coffee, Your Daily Ritual, Our Shared Journey |
| 1 October | International Day of Older Persons 2024 | Theme 2024: Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide |
| 1 October | World Vegetarian Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Mix It Up |
| 2 October | Gandhi Jayanti 2024 | Key Points: The day marks the 155th birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known as Mahatma Gandhi. |
| 2 October | Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2024 | Key Points: The day marks the 120th birth anniversary of one of its most revered leaders, Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| 2 October | International Day of Non-Violence 2024 | Key Points: The United Nations annually observes the International Day of Non-Violence on October 2nd, aligning with Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. |
| 4 October | World Animal Day 2024 | Theme 2024: The World Is Their Home Too |
| 5 October | World Teachers’ Day 2024 | Theme 2024: CValuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Educationoconut for a Circular Economy: Building Partnership for Maximum Value. |
| 6 October | World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024 | Theme 2024: #UniquelyCP |
| 7 October (first Monday of October) | World Habitat Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future |
| 7 October | World Cotton Day 2024 | Key Points: India is the second-largest producer, contributing around 22% of global production, after China. |
| 8 October | Indian Air Force Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Bhartiya Vayu Sena: Saksham, Sashakt, Atmanirbhar” (translating to Potent, Powerful, and Self-Reliant) |
| 9 October | World Post Day 2024 | Key Points: The 1969 Universal Postal Congress in Tokyo declared the event to mark the 1874 anniversary of the Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) creation. |
| 10 October | National Postal Day 2024 | Key Points: India’s postal network is the largest in the world, with over 164,000 post offices as of March 2024. |
| 10 October | World Mental Health Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Mental Health at Work |
| 11 October | International Day of the Girl Child 2024 | Theme 2024: Girls’ Vision for the Future |
| 11 October | International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 | Theme 2024: Education as a Lifeline for Youth in Disaster Risk Reduction |
| 12 October | World Migratory Bird Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Insects for Birds |
| 13 October | Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2024 | Theme 2024: No one should face breast cancer alone |
| 14 October | World Standards Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Shared Vision For a Better World |
| 15 October | International Day of Rural Women 2024 | Theme 2024: Rural Women Sustaining Nature for Our Collective Future: Building climate resilience, conserving biodiversity, and caring for land towards gender equality and empowerment of women and girls |
| 16 October | World Food Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future |
| 16 October | World Anaesthesia Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Workforce Well Being |
| 17 October | International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2024 | Theme 2024: Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment |
| 20 October | World Statistics Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Use of Data for Decision_Making |
| 21 October | World Iodine Deficiency Day 2024 | Key Points: Iodine is a crucial micronutrient essential for human health, especially in production of thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). |
| 24-31 October | Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2024 | Theme 2024: The New Digital Frontiers of Information: Media and Information Literacy for Public Interest Information |
| 24 October | United Nations Day 2024 | Key Points: Every year on October 24, United Nations Day is observed to commemorate the founding of the United Nations (UN) in 1945. |
| 24 October | World Development Information Day 2024 | Key Points: Established by the UN General Assembly in 1972, this observance aims to raise awareness of development issues and promote information sharing to support international cooperation. |
| 24 October | World Polio Day 2024 | Key Points: World Polio Day, established by Rotary International in 1985, honors Dr. Jonas Salk’s pioneering work in developing the first successful polio vaccine. |
| 24 October | International Day of Diplomats 2024 | Key Points: The International Day of Diplomats was initiated by Indian diplomat Abhay Kumar in 2017 to honor the efforts of diplomats worldwide. |
| 25 October | International Dwarfism Awareness Day 2024 | Key Points: Dwarfism is a condition causing short stature, usually defined as a height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 cm) or less, with Achondroplasia being the most common type. |
| 27 October | World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2024 | Key Points: Established by UNESCO in 2005, this day emphasizes preserving audiovisual materials like films and recordings, which are at risk of decay and technological obsolescence. |
| 27 October | Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 | Key Points: This day marks the landing of the 1st Battalion of the Sikh Regiment at Srinagar airfield in 1947 |
| 28 October – 3 November | Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 | Theme 2024: Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity! |
| 28 October | International Animation Day 2024 | Key Points: It commemorates the first public projection of animated images, Émile Reynaud’s Théâtre Optique in Paris on October 28, 1892. |
| 29 October | Ayurveda Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Ayurveda Innovations for Global Health |
| 29 October | International Day of Care and Support 2024 | Theme 2024: Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide. |
| 31 October | World Cities Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Youth leading climate and local action for cities |
| 31 October | World Savings Day 2024 | Key Points: Use Heart for ActionWorld Savings Day was first observed in 1924, during the International Savings Bank Congress. |
| 31 October | National Unity Day 2024 | Key Points: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the ‘Run for Unity’ in New Delhi on National Unity Day, celebrating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s role in unifying India. |
September 2024
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| Date | Days | Theme / Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September | World Coconut Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Coconut for a Circular Economy: Building Partnership for Maximum Value. |
| 5 September | National Teacher’s Day 2024 | Key Points: The day honors Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a great teacher, and India’s second President. |
| 7 September | The International Day of Charity 2024 | Key Points: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a rare genetic disorder that leads to progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, primarily affecting males due to its X-linked inheritance. |
| 7 September | International Day of Police Cooperation 2024 | Theme 2024: Police Integrity, Accountability, and Oversight |
| 7 September ( 1st Saturday of September) | International Vulture Awareness Day 2024 | Key Ponts: This initiative, launched in South Africa and the United Kingdom, has been observed since September 2009. |
| 8 September | International Literacy Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Promoting Multilingual Education: Literacy for Mutual Understanding and Peace |
| 11 September | National Forest Martyrs Day 2024 | Key Points: National Forest Martyrs Day traces its roots to the Khejarli massacre, a significant event in Indian history. This tragedy took place in 1730 in Khejarli village, Rajasthan. |
| 14 September | Hindi Diwas 2024 | Key Points: Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India and ranks as the third most spoken language globally. |
| 15 September | International Day of Democracy 2024 | Theme 2024: Artificial Intelligence as a tool for good governance |
| 15 September | National Engineer Day | Theme 2024: Innovating for a Sustainable Future |
| 16 September | World Ozone Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Actions |
| 16 September | International Day for Interventional Cardiology 2024 | Key Points: September 16 marks the anniversary of the first coronary angioplasty, performed by Dr. Andreas Roland Grüntzig in 1977 at the University Hospital Zürich in Switzerland. |
| 17 September | World Patient Safety Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Improving diagnosis for patient safety |
| 20 September | World Cleanup Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Arctic Cities and Marine Litter |
| 22 September | World Rhino Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Keep the Five Alive |
| 23 September | International Sign Language Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Sign up for Sign Language Rights |
| 24 September | World Bollywood Day 2024 | Key Points: The journey of Bollywood began in 1913 with the release of “Raja Harishchandra,” the first full-length Hindi feature film. |
| 25 September | Antyodaya Diwas 2024 | Key Points: The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Indian leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (co-founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS)). |
| 25 September | World Pharmacist Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs |
| 26 September | International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons | —- |
| 26 September | World Contraception Day 2024 | Theme 2024: A choice for all. Freedom to plan, power to choose |
| 26 September | World Environmental Health Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation |
| 26 September | World Maritime Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Navigating the Future: Safety First! |
| 27 September | World Tourism Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Tourism and Peace |
| 28 September | World Rabies Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Breaking Rabies Boundaries |
| 28 September | International Day for Universal Access to Information 2024 | Theme 2024: Artificial Intelligence, E-Governance, and Access to Information |
| 29 September | World Heart Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Use Heart for Action |
| 30 September | International Translation Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Translation, an art worth protecting |
August 2024
| Date | Days | Theme / Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| August 1st to 7th | World Breastfeeding Week 2024 | Theme 2024: “Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all.” |
| August 1st | World Wide Web Day 2024 | Key Points: This day honors Tim Berners-Lee, the English scientist who invented the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN. |
| August 1 | World Lung Cancer Day 2024 | Theme 2024: “Close the care gap: Everyone deserves access to cancer care.” |
| August 1 | National Mountain Climbing Day 2024 | Key Points: This day celebrates Bobby Matthews and Josh Madigan’s achievement of scaling all 46 peaks of the Adirondack Mountains in Northeastern New York. |
| August 3 | Indian Organ Donation Day | Key Points: India’s first successful deceased donor heart transplant took place on August 3, 1994. |
| August 4 | National Friendship Day 2024 | Key Points: The United Nations has designated July 30th as the official International Day of Friendship. |
| August 6 | Hiroshima Day 2024 | Key Points: On this day in 1945, the American B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bomb used in warfare, named “Little Boy”, on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. |
| August 7 | National Handloom Day 2024 | Key Points: This date marks the anniversary of the Swadeshi Movement’s formal launch in Kolkata in 1905. |
| August 7 | National Javelin Day 2024 | Key Points: On August 7, 2021, Neeraj Chopra made history by winning India’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in track and field. His javelin throw of 87.58 metres secured the gold and made him the second Indian to win individual Olympic gold, after Abhinav Bindra. |
| August 8 | Quit India Movement Day 2024 (August Kranti Day) | Key Points: Quit India Movement Day, also known as August Kranti Day, marks the launch of the Quit India Movement in 1942, led by Mahatma Gandhi. |
| August 9 | International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2024 | Theme 2024: “Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact.” |
| August 9 | Nagasaki Day 2024 | Key Points: On August 9, 1945, a U.S. B-29 bomber named Bockscar dropped an atomic bomb codenamed “Fat Man” on the city of Nagasaki. |
| August 10 | World Lion Day 2024 | Key Points: In India, the Asiatic lion population was recorded at 674 in the 2020 Lion Census. These lions are mainly found in Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat |
| August 10 | World Biofuel Day 2024 | Key Points: This day commemorates the groundbreaking achievement of German engineer Sir Rudolf Diesel, who successfully operated an engine using peanut oil on August 9, 1893. |
| August 11 | World Steelpan Day 2024 | Key Points: This occasion celebrates the cultural and historical significance of the steelpan, a unique musical instrument that originated in Trinidad and Tobago. |
| August 12 | International Youth Day 2024 | Theme 2024: From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development. |
| August 12 | World Elephant Day 2024 | Theme 2024: “Personifying prehistoric beauty, theological relevance, and environmental importance” |
| August 13 | World Organ Donation Day 2024 | Key Points: The cornerstone of organ donation regulation in India is the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act of 1994. |
| August 14 | Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2024 (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas) | Key Points: This day serves as a poignant reminder of the immense suffering and loss during the 1947 partition of India. Established in 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. |
| August 19 | World Humanitarian Day 2024 | — |
| August 21 | International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism 2024 | — |
| August 23 | National Space Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Touching Lives while Touching the Moon |
| August 23 | International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition 2024 | — |
| 25-29 August | World Water Week 2024 | Theme 2024: Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future |
| August 29 | International Day against Nuclear Tests 2024 | — |
| August 29 | National Sports Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Sports are an enabler to an inclusive and fit society. Key Points: This day marks the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand Singh, the hockey player who won Olympic gold medals for India in 1928, 1932, and 1936. |
July 2024
| Date | Events | Themes/Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| July 1 | National Chartered Accountant (CA) Day 2024 | Key Points: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India was founded on July 1, 1949; HQ: New Delhi. |
| July 1 | Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day | Key Points: The concept of GST in India was first introduced in the early 2000s by the Kelkar Task Force. (101st Amendment Act) |
| July 1 | National Doctor’s Day 2024 | Key Points: To commemorate the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, a renowned physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal. |
| July 2 | World Sports Journalists Day 2024 | Key Points: The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) started World Sports Journalists Day in 1994. |
| July 2 | World UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) Day 2024 | Key Points: This date was chosen because of a famous UFO sighting by Kenneth Arnold in 1947 |
| July 3 | International Plastic Bag Free Day 2024 | Key Points: The International Plastic Bag Free Day which was first observed on 3 July 2008 in Catalonia, Spain. |
| July 6 | International Day of Cooperatives 2024 | Theme 2024:Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All |
| July 6 | World Zoonoses Day 2024 | Key Points: On July 6, 1885, French biologist Louis Pasteur successfully administered the first rabies vaccine to a young boy bitten by a rabid dog. |
| July 7 | World Kiswahili Language Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Kiswahili: Education and Culture of Peace |
| July 10 | National Fish Farmer’s Day | Key Points: India is the largest shrimp producer and 4th largest seafood exporter in the world |
| July 11 | World Population Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Leave no one behind, count everyone |
| July 12 | Malala Day 2024 | Key Points: Malala became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, at the age of 17. |
| July 15 | World Youth Skills Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Youth Skills for Peace and Development |
| July 18 | Nelson Mandela International Day 2024 | Theme 2024: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequality |
| July 20 | International Chess Day 2024 | Key Points: International Chess Federation Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland |
| July 20 | International Moon Day 2024 | Key Points: This day commemorates the anniversary of the first human landing on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission. |
| July 22 | National Mango Day 2024 | Key Points: The name mango originated from the Malayan word – manna. |
| July 22 | World Brain Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Brain Health and Prevention |
| July 23 | National Broadcasting Day 2024 | Key Points: AIR, India’s Public Service Broadcaster, adopted the name “Akashvani” in 1956, inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s 1938 poem for Kolkata’s first short-wave radio station. |
| July 24 | National Income Tax Day 2024 | Key Points: In 1860, Sir James Wilson introduced the concept of income tax in India. |
| July 25 | World Drowning Prevention Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Anyone can drown, no one should |
| July 26 | Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024 | Key Points:26 July marks the victory of the Indian Army over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999. |
| July 28 | World Hepatitis Day 2024 | Theme 2024:It’s Time for Action |
| July 28 | World Nature Conservation Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Connecting People and Plants, Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation |
| July 29 | International Tiger Day 2024 | Key Points: Global Tiger Day, also known as International Tiger Day, was established during the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in 2010. |
| July 30 | World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024 | Theme 2024:Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking |
| July 30 | International Friendship Day 2024 | Key Points: In India, Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August; in 2024, it will be observed on 4th August. |
June 2024
| Date | Events | Themes/Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| June 1 | World Milk Day 2024 | Key Points:World Milk Day 2024 will emphasize the critical role of dairy in providing quality nutrition to nourish the world. |
| June 1 | Global Day of Parents 2024 | Theme 2024:“The Promise of Playful Parenting” |
| June 2 | International Sex Workers’ Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Access to Justice.” |
| June 3 | World Bicycle Day 2024 | Key Points:The first-ever UN-designated World Bicycle Day was observed on 3 June 2018. |
| June 4 | International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2024 | Key Points:This day initially focused on the Lebanese child victims of the 1982 Lebanon War and the Palestinian child victims of Israel’s acts of aggression. |
| June 5 | World Environment Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience” under the slogan “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration.” |
| June 6 | UN Russian Language Day 2024 | Key Points:The day marks the birth anniversary of the great Russian poet, novelist, and playwright Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin (1799-1837), the father of modern Russian literature. |
| June 6 | World Pest Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Global Solutions, Local Impact: Mapping Success in Pest Management. |
| June 7 | World Food Safety Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Food safety: prepare for the unexpected” and the slogan of WFSD 2024 is “Food safety is everyone’s business.” |
| June 8 | World Oceans Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Awaken New Depths.” |
| June 8 | World Brain Tumor Day 2024 | Theme 2024: “Brain Health and Prevention“ |
| June 9 | World Accreditation Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Accreditation: Empowering Tomorrow and Shaping the Future |
| June 10 | First-Ever UN International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations | Key Points:The day, proposed by China, aligns with China’s Global Civilization Initiative (GCI). |
| June 11 | First-Ever UN International Day of Play | Key PointsThe day aims to preserve, promote, and prioritize the essential role of play in human development and well-being, especially for children. |
| June 12 | World Day Against Child Labour 2024 | Theme 2024:Let’s act on our commitments: End Child Labour! |
| June 13 | International Albinism Awareness Day 2024 | Theme 2024:10 Years of IAAD: A Decade of collective progress |
| June 14 | World Blood Donor Day 2024 | Theme 2024:20 years of celebrating giving: thank you, blood donors! |
| June 15 | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Spotlight on Older Persons in Emergencies |
| June 15 | Global Wind Day 2024 | Key Points:Global Wind Day is a coordinated action annually organised by WindEurope, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) |
| June 16 | International Day of Family Remittances 2024 | Theme 2024:Digital Remittances Towards Financial Inclusion and Cost Reduction. |
| June 17 | World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024 | Theme 2024:United for Land. Our Legacy. Our Future. |
| June 17 | World Crocodile Day 2024 | Key Points:The Crocodile Research Coalition, a nonprofit organization based in Belize, along with the Belize Zoo, is organizing World Croc Day 2024. |
| June 18 | International Day for Countering Hate Speech 2024 | Theme 2024:The Power of Youth for Countering and Addressing Hate Speech |
| June 18 | Autistic Pride Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Taking the Mask Off |
| June 18 | International Picnic Day 2024 | Key Points:The word ‘picnic’ originates from the French term ‘pique-nique,’ which refers to an informal meal enjoyed outdoors. |
| June 19 | International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict 2024 | Theme 2024:Attacks against health care in conflict-affected areas: Impacts for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence |
| June 19 | World Sickle Cell Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally |
| June 19 | National Reading Day 2024 | Key Points:Marking the death anniversary of Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker (PN Panicker), a renowned teacher and educationist from Kerala, widely regarded as the Father of the Library and Literacy Movement in Kerala. |
| June 20 | World Refugee Day 2024 | Theme 2024:For a World Where Refugees Are Welcomed” |
| June 21 | International Day of Yoga 2024 | Theme 2024:Yoga for Self and Society |
| June 21 | World Hydrographic Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Hydrographic Information – Enhancing Safety, Efficiency and Sustainability in Marine Activities |
| June 21 | International Day of Celebration of the Solstice 2024 | Key Points:Every year, June 21 marks the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, signifying the first day of summer, the longest day, and the shortest night of the year. |
| June 21 | World Music Day 2024 | Key Points:World Music Day started in France in 1981 by Jack Lang, the French Ministry of Culture, music composer Maurice Fleuret, and a radio producer and music journalist. The first Fête de la Musique was held in Paris in 1982. |
| June 23 | United Nations Public Service Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Fostering Innovation amid Global Challenges: a Public Sector Perspective |
| June 23 | International Olympic Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Let’s Move and Celebrate. |
| June 23 | International Widows Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Accelerating the achievements of Gender Equality |
| June 24 | International Day of Women in Diplomacy 2024 | Theme 2024:Women’s Leadership in Multilateral Diplomacy |
| June 25 | Day of the Seafarer 2024 | Key Points:The 2024 DotS campaign highlights the vital role of seafarers in maritime safety, introducing the hashtag #SafetyTipsAtSea for this year’s initiative. |
| June 25 | World Vitiligo Day 2024 | Theme 2024:United by the skin |
| June 26 | International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2024 | Theme 2024:The evidence is clear: invest in prevention |
| June 26 | World Refrigeration Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Temperature Matters |
| June 27 | World Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Leveraging Power and Resilience of Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to Accelerate Sustainable Development and Eradicate Poverty in Times of Multiple Crises |
| June 29 | National Statistics Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Use of Data for Decision Making |
| June 23-29 | World Allergy Week 2024 | Theme 2024:Childhood Food Allergy |
| June 30 | Childhood Food Allergy | Key Points:The goal is to raise awareness about asteroid impact risks and inform the public about global crisis communication efforts regarding credible Near-Earth Object (NEO) threats. |
| June 30 | International Day of Parliamentarism 2024 | Key Points:This day commemorates the founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in 1889 in Paris, France, marking its establishment as the world’s first political multilateral organization. |
May 2024
| Date | Events | Themes/Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | International Labour Day / May Day | Key Points:May Day originated from the 1886 Haymarket Massacre in Chicago, USA, a violent clash between police and labor protesters on May 4th, 1886. In India, first May Day was celebrated by the Labour Kisan Party of Hindustan, 1923. |
| May 2 | World Tuna Day 2024 | Key Points0:Tuna is rich in Omega-3, minerals, proteins, and vitamin B12. |
| May 3 | World Press Freedom Day 2024 | Theme 2024: “A Press for the Planet: Journalism is the Face of the environmental crisis” |
| May 3 | International Sun Day 2024 | Key points:On May 3, 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, organized a ‘Run for Sun’ Marathon at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Additionally, during International Sun Day, six cities across India hosted Solar Stops, interactive kiosks highlighting the significance of solar energy. |
| May 3 | International Leopard Day 2024 | Key PointsMadhya Pradesh has the highest number of Leopard Population |
| May 4 | International Firefighters’ Day 2024 | Key Points:May 4 is also celebrated as St. Florian’s Day, honoring St. Florian (250-304 AD), the patron saint of firefighters and a former Roman Army officer. |
| May 5 | World Laughter Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Laughter Unites Us All.” |
| May 5 | International Day of the Midwife 2024 | Theme 2024:“Midwives: A Vital Climate Solution.” |
| May 5 | World Hand Hygiene Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Promoting knowledge and capacity building of health and care workers through innovative and impactful training and education, on infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene.” |
| May 5 | World Portuguese Language Day 2024 | Key Points:UNESCO celebrated the 1st World Portuguese Language Day on 5th May 2020. |
| May 5 | African World Heritage Day 2024 | Theme 2024: “Safeguarding Africa’s Heritage through Education”. |
| May 5 | World Cartoonist Day 2024 | Key Points:World Cartoonist Day was established by the National Cartoonist Society (NCS) in 1990 |
| May 6 | International No Diet Day 2024 | Theme 2024: “Embrace Yourself: Reject Diet Culture, Love You” |
| May 7 | World Asthma Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Asthma Education Empowers” |
| May 7 | 65th Border Roads Organisation Raising Day | Key Points:BRO was established on 7th May 1960 to secure India’s borders and develop infrastructure in remote areas of the north and northeast Indian states. |
| May 7 | World Athletics Day 2024 | Theme 2024: “World Mile Challenge”. |
| May 8 | World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Keeping Humanity Alive” |
| May 8 | World Thalassaemia Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Empowering Lives, Embracing Progress: Equitable and Accessible Thalassaemia Treatment for All”. |
| May 10 | International Day of Argania 2024 | Theme 2024: “The Argan Tree facing the challenges of climate change.” |
| May 11 | National Technology Day 2024 | Theme 2024:Promoting Clean and Green Technologies for a Sustainable Future‘ |
| May 11 | World Migratory Bird Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Protect Insects, Protect Birds“. |
| May 12 | International Day of Plant Health 2024 | Theme 2024:“Plant Health, Safe Trade, and Digital Technology”. |
| May 12 | International Nurses Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care”. |
| May 15 | International Day of Families 2024 | Theme 2024:“Families and Climate Change”. |
| May 16 | International Day of Living Together in Peace 2024 | Key points:The first-ever International Day of Living Together in Peace was observed on 16 May 2018. |
| May 16 | International Day of Light 2024 | Key points:16th May commemorates the anniversary of the first successful laser operation in 1960 by American physicist and engineer, Theodore Harold Maiman. |
| May 16 | National Dengue Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Connect with Community, Control Dengue.” |
| May 17 | World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development.” |
| May 17 | World Hypertension Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.” |
| May 17 | Endangered Species Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Celebrate Saving Species” |
| May 17 | International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia 2024 | Theme 2024:“No One Left Behind: equality, freedom and justice for all”. |
| May 18 | International Museum Day 2024 | Theme 2024: “Museums for Education and Research.” |
| May 18 | World AIDS Vaccine Day 2024 | Key points:French virologists Dr. Françoise Barré-Sinoussi and Dr. Luc Montagnier were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008 for their discovery of the human immunodeficiency virus. |
| May 18 | nternational Day for Women in Maritime 2024 | Theme 2024:“Safe Horizons: Women Shaping the Future of Maritime Safety.” |
| May 20 | World Bee Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Bee Engaged with Youth.” |
| May 20 | World Metrology Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Sustainability.” UNESCO organised an official launch event of WMD under the theme “We Measure Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow“. |
| May 21 | World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2024 | Key points:The 1st ever World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was observed on 21st May 2003. |
| May 21 | International Tea Day 2024 | Key points:ITD is observed by the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) of the United Nations. |
| May 21 | National Anti-Terrorism Day 2024 | Key Points:21 May 2024 marks the 33rd death anniversary of the 6th PM of India, Rajiv Gandhi (1984 to 1989). |
| May 22 | International Day for Biological Diversity 2024 | Theme 2024:“Be part of the Plan” |
| May 23 | International Day to End Obstetric Fistula 2024 | Theme 2024:“Breaking the Cycle: Preventing Fistula Worldwide”. |
| May 23 | World Turtle Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Let’s Party” |
| May 23 | First-Ever UN International Day of the Markhor 2024 | Key points:It is the national animal of Pakistan since 1972. |
| May 24 | Indian Commonwealth Day 2024 | Theme 2024: ‘One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth’. |
| May 24 | World Schizophrenia Awareness Day 2024 | Key points:The term Schizophrenia was coined on 24 April 1908 by Swiss Psychiatrist Professor Paul Eugen Bleuler. |
| May 25 | First-Ever UN World Football Day | Key Points:25th May 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Olympic Football Tournament held in Paris, France. |
| May 25 | International Day of Missing Children 2024 | Key points:This Day is now widely known as Missing Children’s Day, with the “forget-me-not flower” as its emblem. |
| May 25 | World Thyroid Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)“. |
| May 28 | World Hunger Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Thriving Mothers. Thriving World.” |
| May 28 | International Day of Action for Women’s Health 2024 | Theme 2024: “Mobilising in Critical Times of Threats and Opportunities”. |
| May 28 | World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld”. |
| May 29 | International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2024 | Theme 2024: “Fit for the Future: Building Better Together”. |
| May 29 | World Digestive Health Day 2024 | Theme 2024: “Your Digestive Health: Make It A Priority“. |
| May 29 | International Everest Day 2024 | Key Points:29th May 2024 marks the 71st anniversary of the 1953 Mt Everest Summit. |
April 2024
| Date | Events | Themes/Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| April 2 | World Autism Awareness Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Empowering Autistic Voices“ |
| April 2 | International Children’s Book Day 2024 | Theme 2024 “Cross the Seas on the Wing of your Imagination“ |
| April 4 | International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action | Theme 2024:‘Protecting Lives, Building Peace.’ |
| April 5 | 61st National Maritime Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Sustainable Shipping: Challenges and Opportunities.” |
| April 5 | International Day of Conscience 2024 | Key Points:The resolution was initiated by the Kingdom of Bahrain |
| April 6 | International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2024 | Theme 2024:“Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies” |
| April 7 | World Health Day 2024 | Theme 2024:‘My health, my right’ |
| April 9 | 59th Central Reserve Police Force Valour Day | Key Points:CRPF stands as India’s largest Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) |
| April 10 | World Homeopathy Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Homeoparivar: One Health, One Family.” |
| April 11 | National Safe Motherhood Day 2024 | Key Points:April 11 commemorates the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi (1869-1944), an Indian political activist and the wife of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. |
| April 11 | World Parkinson’s Day 2024 | Key Points:Red tulip with a fringe of white is the official symbol for Parkinson’s |
| April 12 | International Day of Human Space Flight 2024 | — |
| April 12 | International Day for Street Children 2024 | Theme 2024: “Belonging.” |
| April 13 | 40th Siachen Day 2024 | Key Points:Operation Meghdoot was an Indian military operation launched to secure control of the entire Siachen Glacier in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) (now in the northern Ladakh region) |
| April 13 | 105th Anniversary of JallianwalaBagh Massacre | Key Points: The garden houses a Flame of Liberty Memorial, inaugurated by the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, on April 13, 1961. |
| April 14 | World Chagas Disease Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Tackling Chagas Disease: Detect Early and Care for Life.” |
| April 14 | National Fire Service Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Ensure Fire Safety, Contribute towards Nation Building”. |
| April 14 | World Quantum Day 2024 | Purpose This day raises public awareness and understanding of quantum science and technology around the world |
| April 15 | World Art Day 2024 | Purpose:The celebration of WAD focuses on the promotion, development, diffusion, and enjoyment of art. |
| April 16 | World Voice Day 2024 | Moto/Theme 2024 “Resonate. Educate. Celebrate!” |
| April 17 | World Hemophilia Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Equitable access for all: recognizing all bleeding disorders” |
| April 18 | International Day For Monuments and Sites 2024 | Theme 2024:“Disasters & Conflicts Through the27/28 Lens of the Venice Charter.” |
| April 19 | World Liver Day 2024 | Theme 2024:‘Be Vigilant, Get Regular Liver Check-Ups and Prevent Fatty Liver Diseases.’ |
| April 20 | UN Chinese Language Day 2024 | — |
| April 21 | National Civil Services Day 2024 | — |
| April 21 | World Creativity and Innovation Day 2024 | — |
| April 22 | International Mother Earth Day 2024 | Theme 2024: Planet vs. Plastics. |
| April 23 | UN English Language Day 2024 | Key Points:The day 23 April also commemorates the birth and death anniversary of the English Playwright and Poet William Shakespeare. |
| April 23 | UN Spanish Language Day | — |
| April 23 | World Book And Copyright Day 2024 | Theme 2024: “Read Your Way” |
| April 24 | 15th National Panchayati Raj Day 2024 | Key Points:The day commemorates the institutionalisation of the Panchayati Raj in India through the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, which came into force on 24 April 1993 |
| April 24 | World Day for Laboratory Animals 2024 | Key Points:24th April marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hugh Dowding, a British Air Chief Marshal who was an anti-vivisectionist and a former president of NAVS. |
| April 25 | International Girls in ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Leadership” |
| April 25 | World Malaria Day 2024 | Theme 2024:“Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world” |
| April 25 | World Penguin Day 2024 | Key Points:World Penguin Day was established at McMurdo Station, an American research facility on Ross Island, Antarctica. |
| April 26 | International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day 2024 | — |
| April 26 | World Intellectual Property Day 2024 | Theme 2024: “IP and the SDGs: building our common future with innovation and creativity“ |
| April 28 | World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024 | Theme 2024:“Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate” |
| April 29 | International Dance Day 2024 | Key Points:The Day also commemorates the birth anniversary of the French dancer, and ballet master JeanGeorges Noverre (1727-1810). |
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March 2024
| Date | Event | Themes/Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| March 1 | Zero Discrimination Day | Theme: To protect everyone’s health, protect everyone’s rights |
| March 1 | World Civil Defence Day | Theme: Honor Heroes and Promote Safety Skills |
| March 1 | International Wheelchair Day | Theme: Access for All |
| March 1 | World Seagrass Day | Theme: Healthy Seagrass, Healthy Planet |
| March 3 | World Hearing Day | Theme: ‘Changing mindsets: Let’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all!’ |
| March 3 | World Wildlife Day | Theme: “Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation“ |
| March 4 | National Safety Day | Theme: Focus on Safety Leadership for ESG Excellence |
| March 4 | Lineman Diwas | Theme: Seva, Suraksha, Swabhiman |
| March 4 | World Obesity Day | Theme: ‘Let’s Talk About Obesity And…’ |
| March 4 | World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation | Keypoints: Unite against all forms of sexual exploitation. First observed in 2009 |
| March 8 | International Women’s Day | Theme: “Invest in women—accelerate progress.” |
| March 10 | International Day of Women Judges | Theme: Women in Justice, women for justice |
| March 12 | Central Industrial Security Force Raising Day | Keypoints: Celebrate the founding day of CISF. – CISF’s role under the Ministry of Home Affairs. – Motto: Protection and Security |
| March 13 | World Rotaract Day | Theme: Celebrating Rotaract |
| March 14 | World Kidney Day | Theme: Kidney Health for All – Advancing equitable access to care and optimal medication practice |
| March 14 | International Day of Action for Rivers | Theme: Water for All |
| March 14 | International Day of Mathematics (Pi Day) | Theme: Playing With Math |
| March 15 | International Day to Combat Islamophobia | Keypoints: The resolution was introduced by Pakistan on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). |
| March 15 | World Sleep Day | Theme: Sleep Equity for Global Health |
| March 16 | National Vaccination Day | Theme: Vaccines Work For All |
| March 18 | Global Recycling Day | Theme: Recycling Heroes |
| March 18 | Ordnance Factory Day | Keypoints: The first Ordnance Factory in India was established near Kolkata, West Bengal, at Cossipore in 1801. |
| March 20 | World Oral Health Day | Theme: A happy mouth is….a happy body. |
| March 20 | International Day of Happiness | Theme: ‘Happier Together.’ |
| March 20 | World Sparrow Day | Theme: I Love Sparrows |
| March 20 | World Oral Health Day | Theme: “A Happy Mouth is… A Happy Body”. |
| March 20 | World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People | Keypoints:– Promote taking children to the theatre. – Motto: Take a Child to the Theatre, Today. |
| March 20 | UN French Language Day | Keypoints: The Day is recognised by the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF). |
| March 21 | World Down Syndrome Day | Theme: End The Stereotypes |
| March 21 | World Poetry Day | Theme: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants |
| March 21 | International Day of Forests | Theme: Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World |
| March 21 | International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | Theme: A decade of recognition, justice and development: implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent |
| March 21 | International Day of Nowruz | Keypoints: The word Nowruz (Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, Nauryz), means new day. |
| March 21 | World Puppetry Day | Theme: The Climate |
| March 22 | World Water Day | Theme: “Water for Peace”/ “Leveraging Water for Peace.” |
| March 23 [last Saturday of March] | Earth Hour | Keypoints: In 2007, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and its collaborators introduced Earth Hour, initially conceived as a campaign to turn off lights, starting in Australia. |
| March 23 | World Meteorological Day | Theme: “At the Frontline of Climate Action.” |
| March 23 | Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day | Keypoints: It marks the death anniversary of Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar, the three revolutionaries of India who were executed by the British government. |
| March 24 | World Tuberculosis Day 2024 | Theme: “Yes! We can end TB |
| March 24 | International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade | Theme: “Creating Global Freedom: Countering Racism with Justice in Societies and Among Nations.” |
| March 27 | World Theatre Day | Keypoints: World Theatre Day was established in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the world organisation for the performing arts. |
| March 28 | World Piano Day | Keypoints: Piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori (1655-1731), an Italian instrument maker. |
| March 30 | International Day of Zero Waste | Keypoints: The inaugural International Day of Zero Waste, observed on March 30, 2023, resulted from a resolution proposed by Türkiye and sponsored by approximately 105 countries. |
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