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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

May 21, 2020

International Tea Day

International Tea Day is observed annually on May 21, according to the United Nations.
The concerning resolution was adopted on December 21, 2019 and calls on the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization to lead the observance of the Day.

National Anti-Terrorism Day is Observed on 21 May

National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on 21 May every year in India. The day aims to raise awareness about the anti-social act of terrorism and its impact on human suffering and lives.
The seventh Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on 21 May 1991. He was killed in Tamil Nadu in a campaign by the terrorist.
Following this tragedy, under the V.P. Singh government, the Centre has decided to observe 21 May as Anti Terrorism Day.

World Metrology Day 2020

World Metrology Day is an annual celebration of the signature of the Metre Convention on 20 May 1875 by representatives of seventeen nations.
The Convention set the framework for global collaboration in the science of measurement and in its industrial, commercial and societal applications.
The original aim of the Metre Convention - the world-wide uniformity of measurement - remains as important today as it was in 1875.
The theme for World Metrology Day 2020 was Measurements for global trade.

May 20, 2020

World Bee Day

World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20.
On this day Anton Janša, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born in 1734.
The purpose of the international day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem.
World Bee Day 2020 theme was "Save the Bees" according to the UN. The theme of World Bee Day 2020 stresses the protection of bees and other pollinators.

India Participated in 73rd WHA

India participated in the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) on 18 May, 2020.
India was represented by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare through video conference.
WHA addressed Global Vaccine Plan, polio eradication, and neglected tropical diseases other than COVID-19.
Australia initiated the COVID-19 investigation during the conference. China showed its opposition to investigate.

May 19, 2020

Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is observed on the third Saturday in May.
In 2020, it was celebrated on the 16th of May.
This day is celebrated to pay tribute to the men and women who served the United States Armed Forces.

International Museum Day

International Museum Day is celebrated on May 18 to create awareness about the cultural importance of museums.
For 2020 International Museum Day, the theme was Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion.

World AIDS Vaccine Day

World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is observed annually on May 18.
HIV vaccine advocates mark the day by promoting the continued urgent need for a vaccine to prevent HIV infection and AIDS.
The concept of World AIDS Vaccine Day is rooted in a May 18, 1997 commencement speech at Morgan State University made by then-President Bill Clinton.

World Hypertension Day Observed Globally on 17th May

World Hypertension Day is observed globally on 17th May every year.
The day was celebrated for the 1st time in May 2005. World Hypertension Day (WHD) is an initiative of the World Hypertension League (WHL), an affiliated section of the International Society of Hypertension.
The theme for World Hypertension Day 2020: Measure Your Blood Pressure, Control It, Live Longer.

May 18, 2020

National Dengue Day 2020

India observes Nation Dengue Day on May 16 as suggested by the Union Health Ministry to create awareness about the disease.
Measures to prevent and preparing to control the spread of dengue are among a few things that are discussed and shared on this day.

May 17, 2020

World Information Society Day

World Information Society Day was an international day proclaimed to be on 17 May by a United Nations General Assembly resolution, following the 2005 World Summit on the Information Society in Tunis.
The day had previously been known as 'World Telecommunication Day' to commemorate the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on 17 May 1865.

International Day of Living Together in Peace observed by UN on May 16

The International Day of Living Together in Peace is being observed on 16 May.
The International Day of Living Together in Peace was officially recognised by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 2017 and was celebrated for the first time on 16 May, 2018.

World Hypertension Day

Every year, 17 May is dedicated to World Hypertension Day (WHD).
This is an initiative of the World Hypertension League (WHL), an affiliated section of the ISH.
The WHD was first inaugurated in May 2005 and has become an annual event ever since.

Sikkim Celebrated 45th State Day on 16 May

Sikkim celebrated 45th State Day on 16 May ,2020.
It was celebrated in a brief function held at Chintan Bhawan premises, Gangtok.
The function was graced by Governor of Sikkim Shri Ganga Prasad and Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang amid lockdown.
In the 17th Century, Sikkim was founded by the Namgyal dynasty. In 1980, it became a princely state of British India.
In 1947, after India became independent, Sikkim continued to enjoy the protectorate status with the Republic of India.
However, in 1973, anti-royalist took place and the Chogyal's monarchy was deposed.
In 1975, Sikkim joined India as its 22nd state.

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