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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jul 06, 2024

International Day of Cooperatives

The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Cooperatives is observed on the first Saturday of July each year.
On December 16, 1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed in resolution 47/90 "the first Saturday of July 1995 to be International Day of Cooperatives, marking the centenary of the establishment of the International Cooperative Alliance. Since 1995 the United Nations' International Day of Cooperatives has been observed jointly alongside International Cooperative Day.
The theme for International Day of Cooperatives 2024 is 'Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All'.

World Zoonoses Day

World Zoonosis Day is celebrated on 6th July every year. World Zoonosis Day is observed annually on July 6 to commemorate the first vaccinations against zoonotic diseases such as influenza, Ebola and West Nile virus. On July 6, 1885, French biologist Louis Pasteur administered the rabies vaccine to a small boy who had been bitten by a rabid dog. This vaccine saved the boy from infection. So every year this date is celebrated as World Zoonosis Day.

Jul 05, 2024

National Workaholics Day

National Workaholics Day is observed on July 5, every year.
This day is dedicated to bringing attention to the negative impact of work ethic on various aspects of life, including family, friends, and health.
The history of National Workaholics Day dates back to the 16th century, when the idea of "good works" was first introduced. The concept was first espoused by the Puritan sect, which saw work as an obligation that benefited everyone in society.

Jul 03, 2024

International Plastic Bag Free Day

International Plastic Bag Free Day is celebrated on July 3 every year. The day is dedicated to promoting a zero-tolerance approach to plastic pollution and the importance of recycling and composting plastic waste.
Bag Free World organisation established the International Plastic Bag Free Day. This organization introduced several campaigns promoting a plastic-free world that inspired other parts of the world to participate in Plastic Bag Free Day. Rezero, a member of Zero Waste Europe (ZWE), initiated the first International Plastic Bag Free Day which was observed on July 3, 2008. In 2015, the European Union also passed certain directives to reduce the usage of single-use plastic bags. Bangladesh became the first country to ban the use of single-use, thin plastic bags officially in 2022. Soon after, many more countries, including India, also banned single-use plastic.

Jul 02, 2024

World Sports Journalists Day

World Sports Journalists Day is celebrated every year on July 2 to honour those who bring sports stories to life – the sports journalists.
The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) started World Sports Journalists Day in 1994. This date is important because AIPS itself was formed on July 2, during the Summer Olympics in Paris.

World UFO Day

World UFO Day is celebrated on July 2, every year. This day is dedicated to bringing people together to discuss the possibility of aliens and UFOs. The day is organized by WorldUFODay.com.
Established in 2001 by UFO researcher Haktan Akdogan, the day was first observed on June 24 to commemorate American pilot Kenneth Arnold's observation of unknown flying objects. The date was later changed to July 2 to coincide with the Washington, DC sightings.

Jul 01, 2024

GST Day 2024: Celebrating India's Unified Tax System

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day is an important annual event in India's economic calendar. This day commemorates the implementation of a transformative tax system that revolutionised the country's fiscal landscape. As we approach GST Day 2024, let's explore its history, significance, and impact on India's economy.
GST Day is observed on July 1 each year. The upcoming celebration in 2024 will mark the seventh anniversary of the GST system in India. This comprehensive indirect tax was introduced to simplify the complex web of taxes previously levied by central and state governments.

Nepal Celebrates Rice Plantation Day

Monsoon arrives in Kathmandu Valley today and farmers are celebrating Rice Plantation Day by actively showing saplings in their farmlands. Celebrating Dhan Diwas or Rice Plantation day, Alternate Energy Promotion Center, organised a discussion program today to show the integration of renewable energy in the agriculture sector to increase benefits from farming.
The government of Nepal has prioritised agriculture sector as one of the national priority sectors and energy is one of the key drivers for increasing agri yield. There is the adoption of modern agricultural technologies such as efficient solar based irrigation techniques, and energy efficient mechanisation to increase productivity and resilience to climate change.

National Chartered Accountant (CA) Day 2024

National Chartered Accountant Day, also known as CA Day, is an annual celebration in India that recognises the crucial role of chartered accountants in the country's economic landscape. As we approach the 2024 celebration, let's delve into the history, significance, and impact of this important day.
CA Day is observed on July 1st every year. In 2024, it will fall on a Monday, marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
The day commemorates the establishment of the ICAI in 1949, which was created through an act of parliament. This event laid the foundation for the professional accounting body that would shape India's financial sector for decades to come.

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