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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2019

Jun 2019

Dec 06, 2021

Volunteer Day

International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development is observed on December 5 every year.
The day is also referred to as IVD and is mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985.
On International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 2021, the UN aims to inspire people, decision-makers, leaders or citizens of the world to take action for people and the planet.
The theme for International Volunteer Day 2021 is Volunteer now for our common future.

Dec 05, 2021

World Soil Day

Every year December 5 is celebrated as World Soil Day to bring people's focus and attention on the importance of healthy soil as well as stress on the importance of sustainable management of soil resources.
World Soil Day became an international day after the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) recommended it in 2002. Under the leadership of Thailand and within the framework of the Global Soil Partnership, FAO supported the formal establishment of World Soil Day. The FAO Conference unanimously endorsed World Soil Day in June 2013. It even requested its official adoption at the 68th United Nations General Assembly. As a result, in December 2013, the UN General Assembly responded by designating December 5, 2014, as the first official World Soil Day.
The theme for world soil day 2021 was 'Halt soil salinization, boost soil productivity'.

Dec 04, 2021

Navy Day in India

Navy Day in India is observed on December 4 every year to recognise the role and achievements of the Indian Navy. The day was chosen to commemorate the launch of Operation Trident against Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistan War in 1971. Several events take place on this day and each year, a different theme is proposed to celebrate Navy Day.
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces led by the President of India as Commander-in-Chief. The Maratha Emperor, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is considered the Father of the Indian Navy.
The Indian Navy was established by the East India Company in 1612. Later it was named as Royal India Navy and post-Independence, it was reconstituted as the Indian Navy in 1950.
The theme of the Indian Navy Day 2021 was 'Indian Navy – Combat Ready, Credible and Cohesive'.

Dec 03, 2021

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a global observance celebrated every year on December 3 with a motive to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society.
The annual observance of this day was proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3 with an aim to increase awareness of the issues faced by persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
The theme for IDPD 2021 was "Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world."

Dec 02, 2021

National Pollution Control Day

National Pollution Control Day is observed on 2nd December every year. The day is observed as a national pollution control day to commemorate the lives of the people who died in the Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984. The main objective of this day is to educate the people and to make them aware of pollution control acts and industrial disasters.

World Computer Literacy Day

World Computer Literacy Day is observed on 2nd December every year all over the world. The day is celebrated as the world computer literacy day to create awareness and drive digital literacy in underserved communities worldwide. The day promotes technological skills, especially in children and women, and aims to inspire them to learn more and make their work easier by the use of computers. To know, more about the World Computer Literacy day candidates are advised to read the below article.
The day was originally founded by the Indian computer company NIIT to mark its 20th anniversary in 2001. World Computer Literacy Day was first observed and held in the year 2001 on 2nd December. As mentioned above, the day is celebrated to create awareness and drive digital literacy in underserved communities worldwide.
NIIT Limited is an Indian multinational skills and talent development corporation headquartered in Gurgaon, India.

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