International Tiger Day is celebrated on July 29, with a focus on raising awareness about tiger conservation and the urgent threats these majestic animals face, such as habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.
The inception of Global Tiger Day, also known as International Tiger Day, can be traced back to 2010. It was during the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit that this significant day was established.
Jul 28, 2024
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 each year to raise awareness about hepatitis, a group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. This date was chosen to honour the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, the Nobel Laureate who discovered the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for it.
This date was selected to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, the Nobel Laureate and the American doctor; who found the hepatitis B infection (HBV) in the 1960s and found a diagnostic test and vaccine for it.
The first community-driven World Hepatitis Day was organised by the 2007-established World Hepatitis Alliance.
'It's time to act' is the theme for World Hepatitis Day 2024.
Jul 27, 2024
CRPF Foundation Day
On July 27, 1939, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was established as the Crown Representatives Police in response to political turmoil within princely states. It has since evolved into a key central paramilitary force of India, playing a critical role in maintaining internal security. The force was renamed the Central Reserve Police Force on December 28, 1949, following a legislative act, and now operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Jul 26, 2024
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Kargil Vijay Diwas, celebrated every year in July 26, is a significant day in the history of India. It is observed to pay tribute to the bravery of Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country during the Kargil War of 1999.
It commemorates the country's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999 and marks the successful culmination of Operation Vijay. In this operation, the Indian Armed Forces reclaimed the territories in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and militants.
Jul 25, 2024
World Drowning Prevention Day
World Drowning Prevention Day, declared in April 2021 by General Assembly resolution A/RES/75/273, is held annually on July 25. This global advocacy event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and to offer life-saving solutions to prevent it.
The Theme for World Drowning Prevention Day 2024 is 'Anyone can drown, no one should'.
This powerful theme serves as a reminder of the universal vulnerability to drowning and the imperative to prevent such tragedies.
World Embryologist Day
World Embryologist Day, or World IVF Day, is celebrated every year on July 25. It gives us a chance to recognise the amazing work that embryologists from the past and present have accomplished.
July 25 was chosen as World IVF Day because it is the birthday of Louise Brown, the first baby ever born through in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Louise was born in Oldham, United Kingdom, on this day in 1978.