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DAYS AND EVENTS - August 2021

Aug 2021

Feb 01, 2024

Indian Coast Guard Day

Indian Coast Guard Day is observed on February 1. The day aims to honour the contribution of the Coast Guard. The Indian Coast Guard Day is dedicated to the officers and personnel who look after maritime security.
The Indian Coast Guard was established on February 1, 1977, to prevent the sea-borne smuggling of goods that hampered the economy. The responsibilities of the Coast Guard include offshore security, marine safety, and coastal security as well as safeguarding India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). On August 18, 1978, the Parliament announced that the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Day would be celebrated on February 1.
The Indian Coast Guard's motto is 'वयम रक्षामः' (Vayam Rakshamah), which translates from Sanskrit as 'We Protect'. Missions of Indian Coast Guard: Safety and protection of artificial islands, offshore terminals and other installations. Protection and assistance to fishermen and mariners at sea.

Jan 29, 2024

Indian Newspaper Day

Indian Newspaper Day is celebrated on January 29 every year to commemorate the birth of the first Indian newspaper. India and Asia's first printed newspaper was the English weekly 'Hicky's Bengal Gazette'. This day aims at promoting newspapers and encouraging people to pick up the newspaper and read it every day.
On January 29, 1780, the first Indian newspaper was published. The first weekly publication was called the 'Hicky's Bengal Gazette', also referred to as the 'Calcutta General Advertiser'.

Jan 28, 2024

World Leprosy Day

On every last Sunday of January the World Leprosy Day is celebrated. This year, in 2024, World Leprosy Day was on January 28. This international day is an opportunity to celebrate people who have experienced leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease; raise awareness of the disease; and call for an end to leprosy-related stigma and discrimination.
World Leprosy Day was established in 1954 by French journalist and activist, Raoul Follereau. Follereau created World Leprosy Day with two goals: to advocate for the equal treatment of persons affected by leprosy and to re-educate the public about leprosy by correcting historical misconceptions surrounding the disease.
The theme of World Leprosy Day 2024 is 'Beat Leprosy'.

Jan 27, 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

The International Holocaust Remembrance Day or the International Day in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust is an annual observance to remember and honour the six million Jewish victims and millions of other victims of Nazism during World War II. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust and the enduring need to fight against hatred, bigotry, and racism in all its forms.
The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27 as the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust in November 2005.

National Geographic Day

Every year on January 27, National Geographic Day is observed all across the globe. It is a day to honour the 'National Geographic Magazine', which has been published continuously for more than a century.
In 1888, the National Geographic Society was established as a means of advancing and disseminating geographic knowledge. And in the same year, the society launched "National Geographic Magazine," its official monthly publication. The publication aimed to inform its American readership about a variety of topics, including anthropology, history, and the natural world. However, due to its immense popularity, it didn't take long for it to spread all over the world. For more than a century, "National Geographic Magazine" has provided information to everyone with an interest—children, adults, teachers, history buffs, geography nerds, armchair travelers, and pretty much everyone else.

Jan 25, 2024

National Tourism Day

National Tourism Day is celebrated in India on January 25 to educate people about the importance of tourism. It was established by the Indian government to raise awareness regarding the importance of tourism for India's economy.
According to reports, the first National Tourism Day in India was celebrated in 1948.
Every year, National Tourism Day is celebrated with a different theme as the centre of attraction. The theme National Tourism Day 2024 is 'Sustainable Journeys, Timeless Memories.' It emphasises the concept of responsible and mindful travel.

National Voters Day

National Voters Day is celebrated on January 25 to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India.
January 25 is the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI) which came into existence in 1950. This day was first celebrated in 2011 to encourage young voters to take part in the electoral process. The Election Commission's main objective is to increase the enrolment of voters, especially the eligible ones.
The theme for National Voters Day 2024, 'Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure' is dedicated to voters and conveys individuals' feelings and aspirations toward participation in the electoral process through the power of their vote.

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