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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

May 16, 2024

International Day of Light

International Day of Light is celebrated every year on the 16th of May. The day is dedicated to recognise the contributions of light and light-based technologies in various fields and areas, including arts and culture, education, medicine, communications, science, and sustainable development.
The first International Day of Light celebration was organised by UNESCO on May 16, 2018, the anniversary of the day in 1960 when engineer and physicist Theodore Maiman successfully fired the first laser.

National Dengue Day

Every year, National Dengue Day is observed on May 16 to spread awareness about the disease and how we can combat it.
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection. Usually, mosquitoes bite someone with the virus, which can transfer to other people via mosquito bite. Some of the symptoms of dengue are high fever, headache, rash and muscle and joint pain.
In severe cases, there can be serious bleeding and shock – at this stage, dengue can be life-threatening. However, dengue can be prevented with the right kind of treatment at the right time. Mainly in the tropical and subtropical regions, dengue can spread easily. It is endemic to more than 100 countries in the world.

May 15, 2024

International Day of Families

The International Day of Families is observed every year on May 15 to highlight the importance of families – both for individuals and in the larger context of ways in which families benefit society. This day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993 to raise awareness of the social, economic, and demographic processes affecting families.
According to the United Nations website, the United Nations began focusing attention on issues related to the family in the 1980s. In 1993, the General Assembly decided in a resolution that May 15 of every year should be observed as The International Day of Families.
This year (2024) marks the 30th anniversary of International Day of Families.
The theme for International Day of Families 2024 is 'Families and Climate Change'.

May 14, 2024

UN Proclaims 25th May as World Football Day

The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed May 25 as the World Football Day, by adopting a resolution during the 80th plenary meeting of the General Assembly in New York. The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament in history with the representation of all regions as part of the 1924 Summer Olympic Games, held in Paris. The resolution was passed unanimously by the 193-member General Assembly.
Taher M. El-Sonni, Permanent Representative of the State of Libya to the United Nations, introduced the draft resolution under Sport for development and peace: building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal during the meeting. The Assembly later adopted the resolution proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd Celebrates 250th Foundation Day

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) celebrated its 250th Foundation Day on May 14, 2024. To mark the day, a series of events were organised in Mumbai, presided over by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), formerly called Mazagon Dock Limited, is a shipyard situated in Mazagaon, Mumbai. It manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling. It also builds tankers, cargo bulk carriers, passenger ships and ferries.

May 12, 2024

Mother's Day

Every year on the second Sunday in May, Mother's Day is celebrated globally to honour our mothers. This year (2024), Mother's Day is observed on May 12. This day is observed in more than 50 countries around the world.
Mother's Day has roots in ancient celebrations of mothers and goddesses, but the modern holiday we know is a 20th century invention. Anna Jarvis of West Virginia is credited with starting Mother's Day in the US. After her mother's death in 1905, Jarvis campaigned to create a day to honour mothers and their sacrifices. Her efforts gained momentum, and in 1914, Mother's Day became a national holiday in the United States.

International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 every year. The day is dedicated to honouring and celebrating the nurses' contributions to the healthcare sector. May 12 was chosen as the date for International Nurses Day because it marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, a renowned figure in nursing history.
The history of International Nurses Day dates back to 1953, when Dorothy Sutherland, an official with the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, proposed to celebrate "Nurses Day." President Dwight D. Eisenhower did not approve the proposal at the time, but the International Council of Nurses (ICN) continued to advocate for the day. In 1974, the ICN finally agreed to declare May 12 as International Nurses Day, with the goal of honoring the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale.
The theme for International Nurses day 2024 is 'Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care'.

May 11, 2024

National Technology Day

National Technology Day is an annual observance celebrated on May 11 to honour the remarkable achievements of scientists, researchers, and the profound impact of technological advancements. This day holds great significance as it commemorates the groundbreaking Pokhran nuclear tests conducted on May 11, 1998, which showcased India's prowess in nuclear technology. The occasion was first instituted by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, underscoring the nation's commitment to fostering scientific and technological progress.
The celebration of National Technology Day 2024 serves as a pivotal step towards embracing new technologies and fostering an environment conducive to innovation. It represents a clarion call for scientists and researchers to relentlessly strive for novel ideas and breakthroughs that can propel India's technological landscape to greater heights.

World Migratory Bird Day

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is celebrated every year in May and October. This year (2024), it falls on May 11 and October 12, due to the varying cyclic patterns of bird migration in different hemispheres. WMBD is an annual awareness-raising campaign to highlight the necessity of conserving migratory birds and their habitats.
World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated annually on the second Saturday in May and October. The day was first established in 1993 to raise awareness about the plight of migratory birds and their habitat. The idea for World Migratory Bird Day was first thought up by visionaries from the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Centre. The day was originally organized by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation along with the US Fish and Wildlife Service. In 2007, the responsibility for the day was transferred to the not-for-profit organization 'Environment for the Americas'. By 2018, this organization joined with other others like Convention on Migratory Services and Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Water Birds to collaborate on World Migratory Bird Day.
The theme of World Migratory Bird Day 2024 is 'Protect Insects, Protect Birds'.

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