US State Pennsylvania Recognizes Diwali as an Official State Holiday.
Senator Nikil Saval tweeted that the state of Pennsylvania in the United States has declared Diwali, the Hindu festival, as a national holiday. The legislation to make Diwali an official state holiday was introduced by State Senators Greg Rothman and Nikil Saval in February of this year.
The bill was passed unanimously by the Senate. According to My Twin Tiers, there are almost 200,000 South Asian residents in Pennsylvania, many of whom celebrate Diwali as a time for gathering and reflection. Senator Saval expressed gratitude to Senator Rothman for the opportunity to introduce this bill and welcomed all Pennsylvanians who celebrate Diwali.
Australia to host third in-person Quad Summit on May 24 in Sydney
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that his country will host the third in-person Quad Summit on May 24 in Sydney. It will be attended by US President Joe Biden, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He said, the Quad is committed to supporting an open, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is respectful of sovereignty and ensures security and growth for all. The Australian PM said that the Quad leaders will discuss how the grouping can work alongside partners and regional groupings including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Pacific Islands Forum, to strengthen cooperation and shape the region.
International Girls in ICT Day 2023: 27th April.
International Girls in ICT Day is an annual event celebrated on the fourth Thursday of April to encourage and empower girls and young women to explore and pursue careers in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This day helps to promote gender equality and diversity in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It raises awareness about the gender gap in the tech industry and inspires women to consider careers in ICT.
This year, it is being observed on April 27 with the theme "Digital Skills for Life". Despite the significant role of ICT in our lives, a relatively small percentage of women globally opt for higher education in ICT-related fields, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
International Girls in ICT Day was declared by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on April 8, 2011, to encourage women to pursue careers in information and communication technologies. The Day has been celebrated globally since its inception, with over 11,400 events held in 171 countries and more than 3,77,000 girls and young women participating.
Governments, ICT regulatory bodies, businesses, academic institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs support the event, which provides opportunities for girls to learn about ICT, meet role models and mentors, and explore various career paths in the industry.
Apr 26, 2023
World Intellectual Property Day 2023
World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated on April 26. The aim is to promote the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights and its role in encouraging innovation and creativity. The day was first established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000.
The theme for this year's World Intellectual Property Day 2023 is "Accelerating Innovation and Creativity: Women and IP". Intellectual property rights provide the legal framework for protecting the rights of innovators, inventors, and creators in this changing landscape.
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is being observed today
The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is being observed today. It seeks to reaffirm the UN Charter and its principles of resolving disputes among countries through peaceful means. The Day acknowledges the use of multilateral decision-making and diplomacy in achieving peaceful resolutions to conflicts among nations.
It was established on the 12th of December 2018 through resolution A/RES/73/127 and was first observed on the 24th of April 2019. Since then it is observed annually on the 24th of April.
Multilateralism is not simply a practice or a question of the number of actors involved. It involves adherence to a common political project based on the respect of a shared system of norms and values. In particular, multilateralism is based on founding principles such as consultation, inclusion, and solidarity. Its operation is determined by collectively developed rules that ensure sustainable and effective cooperation. In particular, they guarantee all actors the same rights and obligations by applying themselves continuously (and not on a case-by-case basis, depending on the issue handled). Multilateralism is, therefore, both a method of cooperation and a form of organization of the international system.
Apr 25, 2023
World Malaria Day: India registers over 85 per cent decline in malaria cases from 2015 to 2022
World Malaria Day is being observed on 25th of April . It is an international observance commemorated every year on 25th of April to recognise global efforts to control malaria. It is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. World Malaria Day was instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007. This year the theme is - Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement. Malaria is a disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is preventable and curable. Malaria symptoms include high fever,chills, headache and other flu like symptoms.
World Immunization Week 2023 observed on 24th to 30th April.
World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed to protect people from vaccine-preventable diseases. The aim of this week is to increase awareness around the benefits of immunization and also to encourage people to get vaccinated. This year the day is observed from April 24th to April 30th and is an important effort to help prevent the spread of deadly diseases around the world. The theme for this year's World Immunization Week is "The Big Catch-Up" and aims to emphasize the need for countries to accelerate their progress towards ensuring that everyone, particularly children are protected from preventable diseases
Apr 24, 2023
Celebration of National Panchayati Raj Day
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India in collaboration with the Government of Madhya Pradesh commemorated National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) on 24th April, 2023 at Rewa in Madhya Pradesh as a major event as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) – Samaaveshi Vikaas (Inclusive Development) adopting Whole-of-the-Government approach. The Prime Minister was the Chief Guest at the national function organised at Special Armed Forces Ground, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. He will address the elected representatives and functionaries of Panchayati Raj Institutions as well as Special Gram Sabhas across the country on this momentous occasion.
The Prime Minister inaugurated an integrated e-GramSwaraj and GeM portal for public procurement at Panchayat level. The objective of eGramSwaraj–GeM Integration is to enable the Panchayats to procure their goods and services through GeM leveraging the eGramSwaraj platform. The launch of eGramSwaraj – GeM Integration at the hands of the Prime Minister will encourage Panchayats to usher in the digital revolution where they would have the access to an easy-to-use procurement and payment platform. Launch by PM Modi will encourage both the Panchayats and local sellers to adopt this initiative which in turn will help the entire buyer-seller ecosystem to flourish thereby giving a major boost to rural economy and entrepreneurship along with strengthening the Digital India Program.
Apr 23, 2023
English Language Day
English Language Day is observed annually on April 23, the aim is to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity by exploring the language. English Language Day marks both the birthday and date of the death of famed writer William Shakespeare. English is one of the most popular languages used across the world. The day prospects the development, history, culture, and achievements associated with the language.
This day makes up one of six UN language days. In the year 2010, an initiative by the Department of Public Information established language days for each of the organization's six official languages from across the world.
The days are Arabic (December 18), Chinese (April 20), English (April 23), French (March 20), Russian (June 6) and Spanish (April 23).
World Book and Copyright Day
World Book and Copyright Day also known as World Book Day is celebrated every year on April 23 to highlight the importance of reading books. According to UNESCO, "storytelling is an incredibly effective tool when it comes to educating younger generations." The day is also dedicated to paying respect to renowned authors, including William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, who died on this day. In 2022, the World Book Capital is the Mexican city of Guadalajara.
UNESCO selected April 23 as World Book Day to pay tribute to great literary figures including William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega who died on this day. In 1995, this date was finalised by the UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris, to pay tribute and honour authors and books worldwide.
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