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DAYS AND EVENTS - February 2019

Feb 2019

Nov 17, 2022

International Students' Day

International Students' Day is observed, on November 17 every year, to emphasise the value of education for all students. A day set aside to honour the accomplishments and contributions of students all over the world. This day was picked to represent the ability of international students to remove obstacles and forge bonds across cultural divides.
Because of the anniversary of the Nazi raid on a Prague university in 1939, November 17 was declared International Students Day. More than 1,000 students were detained by the Nazis, who shut down the university and executed and tortured many of them. The purpose of the day is to remember these students and to spread awareness of the difficulties faced by international students.

National Epilepsy Day

Each year, on November 17, National Epilepsy Day is marked in India to raise awareness of the condition. A persistent brain illness called epilepsy is marked by periodic "fits" or "seizures." Sudden, uncontrolled electric currents in the neurons are what lead to seizures. Every age group has different issues and worries, and the condition can impact anyone at any time.
The Epilepsy Foundation of India created National Epilepsy Day as a national campaign to lower the presence of epilepsy in India. Dr. Nirmal Surya founded the Epilepsy Foundation of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra, in 2009. The mission of the non-profit Epilepsy Foundation of India is to improve the quality of life for persons who experience seizures and to alter societal perceptions of epilepsy.

National Newborn Week 2022: 15 to 21 November

In India, National Newborn Week is celebrated every year from 15 to 21 November. This week aims to reinforce the importance of neonatal health as a priority area of the health sector and reduce infant mortality by improving health care conditions for infants in the neonatal period. The main purpose of celebrating this week is to raise awareness about the care of newborn babies.
The theme for National Newborn Week 2022 is 'Safety, Quality and Nurturing Care – Every Newborn's Birth Right'. This year's (2022) theme for NNW was chosen to ensure reaching every newborn with quality and developmentally supportive health care services rendering safety and dignity at all service delivery platforms – Health Facilities, Community Outreach Sessions, and Homes etc.

Nov 16, 2022

International Day for Tolerance

Every year on November 16, is marked International Day for Tolerance. As the name suggests, the UN promotes tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and people. The day aims at creating public awareness of the dangers of intolerance. The primary goal of establishing this day is to instil in students of educational institutions and the general public the notion that tolerance is a crucial component of society.
The UN proclaimed 1995 to be the Year of Tolerance and on November 16 of the same year, UNESCO adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. The UN made the decision to establish International Tolerance Day in 1995 as a way to honour Mahatma Gandhi's 125th birthday that year.

National Press Day

National Press Day is observed on November 16 every year to acknowledge and honour the Press Council of India, a statutory and quasi-judicial establishment. The day marks the presence of an independent and responsible press in India.
The media is known as the fourth pillar of democracy. It is said that journalists are a mirror of society, which brings out the truth even in adverse circumstances. This day symbolises freedom of the press and its responsibilities towards society. The Press Council of India started functioning on this day.
The First Press Commission 1956 envisioned a committee to protect the ethics of journalism and freedom of the press in India. It led to the formation of a Press Council of India in 1966.
The Press Council of India monitors all journalistic activities to keep credibility intact. The Press Council of India plays an important role in maintaining a healthy democracy in the country. It also ensures that the press in India is not affected by any external matter.

Nov 15, 2022

PV Sindhu Launched Fit India School Week Mascots 'Toofan & Toofani'

Indian Badminton player PV Sindhu has launched the mascots for Fit India Movement's Fit India School Week initiative 2022.
The mascots are "Toofan and Toofani". Objective – To celebrate fitness and sports in various forms and reaffirm its importance amongst the school fraternity.
The Fit India Movement, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the year 2019, launched its annual 'Fit India School Week' program in December 2019.
The 4^th edition of Fit India School Week will start on 15 November, 2022.

Jharkhand Foundation Day

The state of Jharkhand commemorates its foundation every year on November 15. Jharkhand Foundation Day is a mark of the establishment of the 28^th state of India.
Before the Bihar Reorganization Act, 2000, the state was a part of Bihar. It now has the forests of Chhotanagpur plateau and Santhal Pargana making up the state.
The day also has a special significance in Indian history as this day also coincides with the birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda, also called Bhagwan Birsa.
Known as the 'land of forests', Jharkhand has an abundance of mineral resources as nature's gift to it. The 29% of forests and woodlands cover, makes it the highest forest occupancy amongst all states in India.

Nov 14, 2022

World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus and is held on 14 November each year.
World Diabetes Day was launched in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the rapid rise of diabetes around the world.
By 2016, World Diabetes Day was being commemorated by over 230 IDF member associations in more than 160 countries and territories, as well as by other organizations, companies, healthcare professionals, politicians, celebrities, and people living with diabetes and their families.
Each World Diabetes Day focuses on a theme related to diabetes.
The theme for World Diabetes Day 2022 was 'Access to Diabetes Care'.

Children's Day

Children's day is celebrated in India on November 14 every year. It is celebrated on November 14 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of the country. Jawaharlal Nehru, adorably called as Chacha Nehru, had a living relationship with children. He also believed in the strength of knowledge and created awareness for education to all.

Nov 13, 2022

World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day was established in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement with the purpose of promoting kindness around the world. World Kindness Day is celebrated annually on November 13 as part of the Global Kindness Movement. This Day gives us the opportunity to reflect on one of the most important and unifying human principles - empathy, compassion and kindness.
The history of the World Kindness Day dates back to 1997 when World Kindness Movement hosted the first conference in Tokyo, Japan to bring together like-minded organizations from across the world. It is observed in many countries like Nigeria, Canada, Australia, Italy, UAE, UK, and India. It was in 1998, that the day became an annual observance.

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