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DAYS AND EVENTS - July 2019

Jul 2019

Feb 10, 2022

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Kicks off NITI Aayog's Fintech Open Summit

NITI Aayog, in collaboration with PhonePe, AWS and EY, organized a three-week-long virtual summit, 'Fintech Open', from 7–28 February. The summit was inaugurated by Union Minister for Railways, Communications, and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw in the presence of NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar. A first-of-its-kind initiative, Fintech Open will bring together regulators, fintech professionals and enthusiasts, industry leaders, the start-up community, and developers to collaborate, exchange ideas and innovate.
An open platform is created using public investment, wherein numerous private entrepreneurs, start-ups and developers can join to create new solutions. For example, today, 270 banks are connected with the UPI and many entrepreneurs and start-ups have provided solutions that have helped increase the country's fintech adoption rate—which is the highest globally at 87%.'

World Pulses Day

World Pulses Day is celebrated on February 10 every year and recognised Pulses as a global food. Pulses, also known as legumes, are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food. Dried beans, lentils, and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses. The UN General Assembly in 2019 decided to dedicate a day to Pulses to increase awareness and access to pulses globally known as World Pulses Day.
On World Pulses Day, people make efforts in creating awareness about the importance of Pulses in sustainable food production. Donations of pulses are made to provide it to the people it is not easily accessible.
World Pulses Day 2022 was under the theme "Pulses to empower youth in achieving sustainable agrifood systems".

National Deworming Day

Every year, February 10 is observed as National Deworming Day to create awareness about the importance of deworming all preschool and school-age children between the ages of 1-19 years. Led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, deworming is done through the platforms of schools and Anganwadi centres in order "to improve their overall health, nutritional status, access to education and quality of life.

Feb 08, 2022

Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day is observed every year on the second day of the second week of February with an aim to provide safer and better internet, where every user gets to use the internet responsibly and without getting their data leaked. The day is being celebrated in around 15 countries across the world.
Safer Internet Day was first initiated in 2004 and is as part of the EU's 'Better Internet for Kids' policy, which aims to increase access to high-quality content for children and young people, increase awareness and empowerment, create a safe environment for children online, and fight against child sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation.
The theme for Safer Internet Day 2022 was 'All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online'.

Feb 05, 2022

Kala Ghoda Festival

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is annual festival, nine days long, commencing always on the first Saturday of February and closing is always on the second Sunday in February, in the Kala Ghoda area of South Mumbai, India.
From its inception in 1999, the Festival has grown in stature and popularity, attracting visitors and participants from other parts of the country, and the world. The Festival is organised by the Kala Ghoda Association (a non-profit organisation that states its objectives as "physically upgrading the Kala Ghoda sub-precinct and making it the Art District of Mumbai") and curated by teams handling each of the 12 sections of the festival.

Feb 04, 2022

International Day of Human Fraternity

February 4 marked the International Day of Human Fraternity. The annual event designated by the United Nations honours the religious and cultural diversity present in our world. Amidst rising religious intolerance in parts of the world, International Day of Human Fraternity seeks to showcase how diverse religions and cultures enrich our life and progress as humankind.
In 2020, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed February 4 as the International Day of Human Fraternity, with resolution 75/200. However, the core essence of the ideology behind this day has been present since 1999.
Theme 2022 for International Day of Human Fraternity was "Human Fraternity in Action" which means that humanity has decided to disperse and renounce all kinds of religious bigotry and xenophobia.

Sri Lanka's Independence Day

Sri Lanka's Independence Day or National day is celebrated annually on February 4 to commemorate the country's political independence from British rule in 1948. It is celebrated all over the country through a flag-hoisting ceremony, dances, parades and performances. Usually, the official celebration takes place in Colombo, where the President raises the national flag and delivers a nationally televised speech.
It was after 450 years of colonial rule, under three of Europe's maritime and military powers that Ceylon gained her independence from Great Britain in 1948.

World Cancer Day

Every year, World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer and encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.
World Cancer Day was established on February 4, 2000 at the World Cancer Summit against Cancer for the New Millenium, which was held in Paris.
The Charter of Paris Against Cancer, which was created to promote research, prevent cancer, improve patient services, also included an article establishing the anniversary of the document's official signing as World Cancer Day, was signed at the Summit by the then General Director of UNESCO, Kōichirō Matsuura, and then French President Jacques Chirac in Paris on February 4, 2000.
The theme for World Cancer Day 2022 was "Close the Care Gap". The theme aimed to raise awareness about the vast difference in cancer care and prevention that people from different sections of society can avail. People with low income, lack of educational qualifications, and disabilities face considerable barriers in availing care for cancer.

Feb 03, 2022

The Tribune Celebrates Foundation Day

Floral tributes were paid to The Tribune founder Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia on the 141st anniversary of the publication.
A great visionary and philanthropist, Majithia founded The Tribune on February 2, 1881, in Lahore. Members of The Tribune Trust Justice SS Sodhi (retd) and Gurbachan Jagat; Punjabi Tribune Editor Swaraj Bir Singh, Dainik Tribune Editor Raj Kumar Singh and General Manager Vinay Verma paid tribute to Majithia. Hundreds of employees also remembered the founder on the occasion.
The Tribune is an Indian English-language daily newspaper published from Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Bathinda, Chandigarh and New Delhi.
The Tribune has two sister publications: Dainik Tribune (in Hindi) and Punjabi Tribune (in Punjabi). R. K. Singh is the Editor of Dainik Tribune and Sahitya Akademi Award winner and prominent Punjabi playwright Swaraj Bir Singh is the editor of the Punjabi Tribune. The online edition of The Tribune was launched in July 1998, and the online editions of the Punjabi Tribune and Dainik Tribune were launched on 16 August 2010.

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