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DAYS AND EVENTS - April 2022

Apr 2022

May 11, 2025

National Technology Day

National Technology Day is an annual occasion in India that celebrates technological advancements, scientific achievements, and the bright minds behind them. Observed every year on May 11, the day serves as a reminder of the power of innovation to shape our future.
National Technology Day was first observed on May 11, 1999, to commemorate India's remarkable technological achievement—the successful test of nuclear bombs at Pokhran, Rajasthan, on May 11, 1998. Under the leadership of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and visionary scientists like Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, this event marked India's entry into the league of elite nuclear nations.
The theme for National Technology Day 2025 is 'Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation.'

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is celebrated around the world as a special occasion to honour mothers and maternal figures for their love, sacrifices, and contributions to family and society. Mother's Day is celebrated on second Sunday of May. In 2025 it was celebrated on May 11.

May 10, 2025

World Lupus Day

World Lupus Day is celebrated every year on May 10.
World Lupus Day was first observed in 2004 by the World Lupus Federation (WLF) to spread awareness about the disease and educate people about lupus and to likewise rally support for those impacted by this illness.
The concept for World Lupus Day came from a group of lupus organisations from around the world who were united by the WLF to collaborate on a global campaign to bring issues to light about lupus.

May 08, 2025

World Thalassaemia Day

On May 8 every year the global community observes World Thalassaemia Day, aiming to raise awareness about thalassaemia—a hereditary blood disorder—and to promote preventive measures, early diagnosis, and patient-centered care. This annual observance underscores the significance of uniting communities and prioritizing patients in the fight against thalassaemia.
The theme for World Thalassemia Day 2025 is 'Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritising Patients.'

World Red Cross Day

World Red Cross Day, also known as Red Crescent Day, is an annual event held on May 8 to honour the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, a Swiss businessman and the founder of the Red Cross, the world's largest humanitarian aid organisation.
The history of World Cross Day traces back to the aftermath of World War I when the Red Cross made enormous efforts to promote peace. The Red Cross Truce report, published at the 15th International Conference in Tokyo in 1934, outlined the principles required to safeguard wounded soldiers during the war.
The proposal was later implemented during World War II in 1946. In 1948, the Board of Governors of the League of Red Cross Societies suggested commemorating Henry Dunant's birth anniversary as the founder of the Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Since then, World Red Cross Day has been observed annually on May 8.
The theme for World Red Cross Day 2025 is 'Keeping Humanity Alive', which aims to honour individuals who dedicate their time and often their lives to ease the suffering of others and safeguard their intrinsic human dignity.

May 07, 2025

World Athletics Day

World Athletics Day is celebrated on May 7. This Day is observed to raise awareness about Athletics.
This day was first observed in 1996 and it was launched by International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) President Primo Nebiolo.
The International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) was founded in 1912 to organise various sports events and athletics.
In 2001, the name of the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) was changed to the International Association of Athletics Federations. And in 2019, the name was again changed to World Athletics.

BRO Celebrates its Foundation

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO), a vital arm of India's defence and strategic infrastructure framework, celebrated its 64th Foundation Day on May 7, 2025. Operating under the Ministry of Defence, BRO has been instrumental in enhancing road connectivity in India's most remote and challenging border regions, playing a key role in both defence preparedness and regional development.

May 06, 2025

International No Diet Day

Observed every year on May 6, International No Diet Day is a global celebration that promotes body positivity, encourages self-acceptance, and challenges the societal obsession with thinness.
International No Diet Day was launched in 1992 by British feminist Mary Evans Young, who founded the Diet Breakers organisation after her personal struggle with anorexia. The idea behind the day was to challenge the harmful messages promoted by diet culture and to encourage people to embrace and respect their bodies.

World Asthma Day

World Asthma Day is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about asthma, globally. Every year this day is observed on the first Tuesday of May (May 6 in 2025).
It is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and strives to engage individuals experiencing asthma with the appropriate education so they can deal with their condition successfully.
The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) was founded in 1993. The first World Asthma Day was observed in the year 1998.

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