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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Apr 25, 2024

National DNA Day

The Human Genome Research Institute established National DNA Day to commemorate the discovery and research on DNA and the subsequent scientific advancements that have led to progress. The day is celebrated annually on April 25.
The history of National DNA Day dates back to 2003, when the Human Genome Project (HGP) was declared complete. The project, which was an international scientific collaboration, had the goal of determining the base pairs that make up human DNA and identifying all of the genes in the human genome.

World Malaria Day

Every year, World Malaria Day is observed on April 25.
Since 2001, African Governments have been celebrating Africa Malaria Day. In 2008, Africa Malara Day was changed to World Malaria Day at the 60th session of the World Health Assembly sponsored by World Health Organisation. They decided that the world needs to be more aware and cautious about the preventive measures against Malaria and mosquito bites. Hence, the day came to be celebrated every year.
The theme for World Malaria Day 2024 is 'Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world'.

Apr 24, 2024

World Day for Animals in Laboratories

World Day for Animals in Laboratories is observed on April 24.
In 1979, NAVS established World Day for Animals in Laboratories (also referred to as Lab Animal Day) on April 24 – Lord Hugh Dowding's birthday. This international day of commemoration is recognised by the United Nations, and is now marked annually by anti-vivisectionists on every continent.
In 1980, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), led by PETA Founder, Ingrid Newkirk, organised the first World Day for Laboratory Animals protest in the U.S.

National Panchayati Raj Day

Every year, National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on April 24.
According to historical records, Panchayati Raj was constitutionalised through the 73^rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1993. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on December 22, 1992 and by Raj Sabha on December 23, 1992. Later, the bill was passed by 17 states.
This law came into effect on April 24, 1993. The then Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, declared the first National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24, 2010.

Apr 23, 2024

Khongjom Day: Remembering the Valiant Fighters of Anglo-Manipuri War

In Manipur, Khongjom Day is observed on April 23 to pay homage to the brave souls who fought against the British in the Khongjom Battle during the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891. This day holds great significance in the history of Manipur, as it commemorates the valour and sacrifice of those who laid down their lives to protect their homeland.
This year (2024), the state of Manipur observed Khongjom Day with a solemn ceremony at the Khongjom War Memorial Complex located at Kheba Ching in the Thoubal district. The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Manipur Governor Sushri Anusuiya Uikey, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, cabinet ministers, MLAs, and top civil and police officers. A large number of people also joined the observation to pay their respects.

World Book and Copyright Day

World Book and Copyright Day, also known as World Book Day is observed on April 23, every year. This day is dedicated to the celebration of literature in all forms and to promote the enjoyment of books. It is also a day to reflect on the past and the future through reading.
There are many reasons behind why World Book Day is celebrated on April 23. Some of these include, many prominent authors like William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died on the same date. Also, this date was a natural choice for UNESCO's General Conference, held in Paris in 1995, to pay a world-wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging everyone to access books, says unesco.org.
The theme of World Book and Copyright Day 2024 is 'Read Your Way'. The theme underscores the significance of choice and enjoyment in nurturing a passion for reading.

English Language Day

English Language Day at the United Nations is celebrated on the 23rd of April — the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. As well as being the English language's most famous playwright, Shakespeare had a significant impact on modern-day English. Shakespeare's creativity with language meant he contributed hundreds of new words and phrases: 'gossip'; 'fashionable' and 'lonely' were all first used by Shakespeare. He also invented phrases like 'break the ice', 'faint-hearted' and 'love is blind'.
English Language Day is the result of a 2010 initiative by the UN's Department of Global Communications, establishing language days for each of the Organisation's six official languages. The purpose of the UN's language days is to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity, and to promote equal use of all six official languages throughout the Organisation.

World Table Tennis Day

World Table Tennis Day (WTTD) has been celebrated annually in April since 2015. It is the day we celebrate table tennis, as well as the universality and social inclusiveness the sport represents. World Table Tennis Day is celebrated on April 23, honouring Ivor Montagu, organiser of the first World Table Tennis Championships in 1926 and the founder and first president of the ITTF.
WTTD celebrates the joy of playing table tennis for fun, bringing people together, focusing less on competition and more on participation and enjoyment.
In 2024, World Table Tennis Day celebrates the theme of 'Diversity and Inclusion'.

Apr 22, 2024

Earth Day

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year. The day is also known as International Mother Earth Day. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness about various issues that threaten the environment and endanger the planet, such as the rapidly rising levels of pollution, deforestation, and global warming. Countries and organisations from all around the world unite to promote awareness of the critical need to preserve the environment.
The origin of Earth Day can be traced back to 1970. The idea behind the event originated from Gaylord Nelson, a US senator, and Denis Hayes, a Harvard student. They were both deeply disturbed by the deteriorating environment in the United States and the massive January 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. Deeply disturbed by the environmental impacts, he wanted to infuse the energy of student protests into an emerging public consciousness about air and water pollution. He recruited Denis Hayes, a young activist, to manage the campus teach-ins and to scale the idea of environment conservation to a broader public. They choose April 22, a weekday between Spring Break and Final Exams, to increase student participation. Its immediate success was evident with a massive turnout of 20 million people across the US.
The theme for Earth Say 2024 is 'Planet vs. Plastics', which aims to increase public awareness of the detrimental effects that plastic pollution has on both human and environmental health.

Apr 21, 2024

National Civil Service Day

National Civil Services Day in India is celebrated on April 21.
In 1947 on April 21 Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, Home Minister of independent India addressed the Probationary Officers at the all-Indian Administrative Service Training School at Metcalfe House in New Delhi. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel delivered a powerful speech and empowered the civil servants to adopt the role of national service leaving behind the experience. In his speech, he referred to civil servants as the "Steel frame of India". The first such function was held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on April 21, 2006. So, since 2006 it has been celebrated as National Civil Service Day on the 21^st of April.
The theme for National Civil Services Day 2024 is 'Empowering Citizens, Enhancing Governance'. This theme emphasises citizen-centered governance and the responsibility of civil servants to empower citizens through transparent, accountable, and responsive administration.

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