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DAYS AND EVENTS - October 2019

Oct 2019

Dec 07, 2019

International Civil Aviation Day

In 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that 7^th December was to be the International Civil Aviation Day.
The day has been celebrated by the International Civil Aviation Organization since 7^th December 1994, the 50th anniversary of the signing the Convention on International Civil Aviation. The purpose of the day is to recognize the importance of aviation, especially international air travel, to the social and economic development of the world.
The theme for International Civil Aviation Day 2019 is "75 years of connecting the world".

Armed Forces Flag Day

The Armed Forces Flag Day or the Flag Day of India is a day dedicated to India towards collection of funds from people of India for the welfare of the Indian Armed Forces personnel. It has been observed annually in India on December 7 since 1949. Over the years, it has become a tradition to commemorate this day as an honour to the soldiers, sailors and airmen of India.
Immediately after India achieved independence, a need arose for the government to manage the welfare of its defence personnel. On August 28, 1949, a committee set up under the defence minister decided to observe a Flag Day annually on December 7. The idea behind observing a Flag Day was to distribute small flags to the general population and in return collect donations. Flag Day gains more significance as it considers that it is the responsibility of the civilian population of India to take care of the families and dependents of the armed forces personnel who fight for the country.
The Flag Day is mainly observed to serve three basic purposes

           1) Rehabilitation of battle casualties
           2) Welfare of serving personnel and their families
           3) Resettlement and welfare of ex-servicemen and their families

Dec 06, 2019

FICCI Young Leaders Summit 2019

FICCI Young Leaders Forum is organising the first ever FICCI Young Leaders Summit. It will be held on December 09, 2019 at ITC Maurya, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi.
The summit aims to be the most comprehensive platform for all the young entrepreneurs from diverse fields. It will provide an excellent opportunity to come together to exchange unique ideas, share the best practices, to know the various market trends & solutions, listen to dynamic speakers and for networking etc.

Dec 05, 2019

World Soil Day 2019

World Soil Day is observed on 5 December every year. It highlights the problem due to population expansion. It raises the profile of healthy soil. The day encourages governments, organisations, communities, and individuals to work towards improving soil health and its conservation.
The day aims to encourage people around the world to engage proactively to improve the health of the soil. The day aims to create awareness about the importance of soil on Earth.
The theme for the 2019 World Soil day is 'Stop Soil Erosion, Save our Future'. The day raises awareness on the importance of human well-being and sustaining healthy ecosystems. It focuses on the growing problem regarding soil as the Earth's population continues to expand.

Dec 04, 2019

Nagaland CM inaugurated Multi Media Exhibition at World War II museum

For the first time in the history of Hornbill festival, Bureau of Outreach & Communication, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is organising a Multi Media Exhibition commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio officially inaugurated the Multi Media Exhibition at World War II museum, Kisama in Nagaland.
The focus of the event is to present Gandhian values and principles both to the people and through the people in contemporary idiom. The 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is more than a celebration of a great life and a remembrance of history. It is a moment of renewal, of making a fresh commitment to the goals of a just, honest and fair society- at home and abroad.

Dec 03, 2019

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of the People with Disabilities (IDPwD) is also known as World Disabled Day. It is observed on 3 December every year to raise awareness and develop an understanding to accept people with disabilities by the United Nations.
The theme of 2019 is Promoting the participation of persons with disabilities and their leadership: taking action on the 2030 Development Agenda. It focuses on empowerment of persons with disabilities for inclusive, equitable and sustainable development as mentioned in 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Nearly 200 Countries Attend Climate Summit

The chair of a two-week climate summit attended by nearly 200 countries warned at its opening that those refusing to adjust to the planet's rising temperatures will be on the wrong side of history.
Chile's environment minister, Carolina Schmidt, said that the December 2-13 meeting in Madrid needs to lay the groundwork for moving toward carbon-neutral economies while being sensitive to the poorest and those most vulnerable to rising temperatures — something that policymakers have termed "just transition."
The summit, which moved to the Spanish capital after Chile had to pull out amid anti-government protests, aims to put the finishing touches to the rules governing the 2015 Paris accord.
Except for the European Union's newly sworn-in leadership, which was due to begin a five-year term by paying a visit to the summit, the rest of the world's largest carbon emitters — the US, China and India — sent ministerial or lower-level officials to the meeting.

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