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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2019

Jun 2019

Mar 09, 2022

No Smoking Day

No Smoking Day is observed on the second Wednesday of March.
The United Kingdom witnessed that the people in the country are getting addicted to smoking. In 1984, the day was observed for the first time. Earlier, it was celebrated on the first Wednesday of March as it began on Ash Wednesday. However, with time, it shifted to the second Wednesday. Now, it is celebrated as an annual event all over the United Kingdom and in other countries too.
The day was started with the objective of helping addictive smokers to quit smoking forever. This is a health awareness day that takes place every year with a different theme. Few of the successful themes have been 'Break Free' and 'Time to Quit?' In March 2022, the theme was 'quitting smoking doesn't have to be stressful.' The focus of this year was on calming down people who want to quit smoking and letting them know that the process need not be stressful.

Mar 08, 2022

Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona

The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) organised the 2022 Mobile World Congress (MWC), which took place in Barcelona, Spain from 28 February to 3 March. The focus on 5G and maximizing its potential for benefiting countries and economies is the centrepiece of MWC this year which is taking place amid an ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Global Mobile Economy Report expects 5G connections globally to reach 1 billion in 2022 by 5G adoption. An increase in the 5G network connection will increase the global GDP by 5% up to$5 trillion in 2025. Global telecom industry to invest$600 billion till 2025 in the global mobile industry's capital expenditure (CAPEX) and 85% of it will be spent on 5G. The MWC is expected to see keynote sessions from top telecom voices including Bharti Enterprises chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, Adam Selipsky, CEO, Amazon Web Services, Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the FCC and Cristiano Amon, President and CEO, Qualcomm among others.

International Women's Day

Every year, March 8 is celebrated as International Women's Day across the world to promote women's rights and honour their achievements across the political, economic, social and cultural spheres. The origins of International Women's Day can be traced back to the many socialist movements witnessed in the early 20th century.
Adopted by the United Nations in the year 1977 and aided by the second and third waves of Feminism, this day is a reminder of the grit and determination of women all across the world.
The theme for International Women's Day 2022 was "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow."

Mar 07, 2022

Jan Aushadhi Diwas on 7th March

The Jan Aushadhi Diwas is celebrated on March 7, 2022 by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI). The day is observed to spread awareness about the usages of generic medicines and the benefits of Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana. The theme of the Janaushadhi Diwas 2022 was "Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi".
On this occasion, Doctors, Health Workers, Nurses, Pharmacists, and Jan Aushadhi Mitra will discuss the Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana. The government has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10,500 by March 2025.
Janaushadhi Kendras is the world's biggest retail pharma chain having around 6,200 outlets in 700 districts of the country. It also provides a good source of self-employment with sustainable and regular earnings. The first Jan Aushadhi Diwas was celebrated on 7th of March 2019.

Mar 06, 2022

CISF Observes its 53rd Raising Day

The 53rd Raising Day ceremony of Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) was organised on March 06, 2022, in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended and addressed the Raising Day ceremony of CISF at Ghaziabad's Indirapuram. The CISF, which functions under the Union Home Ministry, is a central armed police force and among one of the six paramilitary forces of India. Over 30 lakh passengers in Delhi Metro and 10 lakh passengers in airports across the country pass through the security of CISF.
CISF was set up under an Act of the Parliament of India on 10th March 1969, to provide security cover to industrial units, government infrastructure projects and facilities and establishments located all over India.
Eventually, it was made an armed force of the Republic of India by another Act of Parliament passed on 15th June 1983.
CISF is one of six paramilitary forces in India and functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its headquarters is in New Delhi.

Mar 04, 2022

Employee Appreciation Day

Employee Appreciation Day is an event, observed on the first Friday in March, meant for employers to give thanks or recognition to their employees. It was created by Dr. Bob Nelson (a founding member of Recognition Professionals International) in 1995, initially to celebrate the publication of his book 1,001 Ways to Reward Employees and to remind employers to thank their employees when they do good work.
Employee Appreciation Day is crucial for maintaining an engaging and happy environment at the workplace. When employers take decisive steps to ensure that employees are recognized for their work, it results in several benefits including a boost in morale and strengthens bonds between bosses and workers.

National Safety Day

India commemorates National Safety Day every year on March 4 with the goal of raising awareness and commitment to working safely. The National Safety Council established the holiday to raise public awareness of all safety principles, including road safety, workplace safety, human health safety, and environmental safety. The holiday is also intended to reaffirm employees' and the general public's commitment to working safely throughout the year.
In 1972, National Safety Day was commemorated for the first time on the National Safety Council's founding day.
Every year, this day is celebrated with a different theme. The theme for National Safety Day 2022 was 'Nurture young minds - Develop safety culture'.

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