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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Dec 27, 2022

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness on December 27 serves the purpose of creating awareness about epidemics. This day encourages every individual, every institution, and every government to prepare its citizens in an appropriate manner and in accordance with national contexts and priorities, through education and awareness-raising activities, in order to highlight the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for, and partnership against epidemics.
In its 75th session and 36th plenary meeting on December 7, 2020, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution which declared December 27 as the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. The decision is part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The declaration recognised the "devastating impacts of major infectious diseases and epidemics," especially of the current COVID-19 pandemic, on people's lives and the long-term damage to social and economic development. The UN General Assembly also noted how the present pandemic had overwhelmed the medical faculty and health systems globally, disrupted supply chains and disproportionately affected the livelihoods of people in poorer countries.

Dec 26, 2022

Veer Bal Diwas 2022: History, Significance and Celebration in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced to observe Veer Bal Diwas 2022 on the occasion of the Prakash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh ji. Veer Bal Diwas was celebrated in India on December 26, 2022 for the first time and would be celebrated every year. Veer Bal Diwas 2022 marks the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's sons Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh ji and Baba Fateh Singh ji.
Veer Bal Diwas is observed to pay honour and tribute to the sacrifices made by Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh. On this day, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh who was just 6 years old, and Fateh Singh who was just 9 years old, were killed by Mughal forces in Sirhind, Punjab.
Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh were the youngest sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. They were held captive by the Mughal army and were forced to convert to Islam. The two young Sahibzadas refused to convert and expressed their love for their religion. After this, the emperor ordered the army to bury them alive between the walls.

Dec 25, 2022

National Good Governance Day

Good governance is observed annually on December 25. The day aims to let the citizens, the students, who are the future of the country know about the government's responsibilities and duties that it needs to fulfil. The day is also celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of India's former Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The actions that a government takes to manage its affairs in a state or a country can be called Governance. In other words, it can be defined as 'the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented.' However, to create awareness of accountability in government among the citizens of India, Good Governance Day is observed every year.
The Modi government announced that the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister would be treated as Good Governance Day.

Dec 24, 2022

National Consumer Rights Day

India celebrates National Consumer Rights Day on December 24 every year to spread awareness about consumer rights and responsibilities. This day commemorates the day when Consumer Protection Act received the assent of the President on December 24, 1986 and came into force. Since then, National Consumer Rights Day is celebrated each year to educate people about their rights as consumers.
December 24 is celebrated as National Consumer Rights Day in India because it commemorates December 24, 1986, when the President approved the Consumer Protection Act in India.

Dec 23, 2022

Kisan Diwas

Every year, India observes Farmers' Day or Kisan Diwas on December 23. Farmers are the driving force of the country's economy and deserve to be honoured. The day also celebrates the birth of the fifth Prime Minister of India, Chaudhary Charan Singh, who started as a farmer before earning his seat in the government. This day aims to promote awareness of the importance of farmers and their valuable contribution to the overall social- and economic development of the nation.
Chaudhary Charan Singh is a remarkable testimony to the fact that, despite having humble beginnings and living a plain lifestyle, one can go on to do great things. Kisan Diwas is celebrated on December 23 to honour the anniversary of this great man's birth.

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