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DAYS AND EVENTS - January 2023

Jan 2023

Jul 03, 2023

International Plastic Bag Free Day

International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed on July 3 every year to encourage people to stop using single-use plastic to eliminate plastic pollution. Single-use plastic is convenient but causes a lot of damage to the environment. International Plastic Bag Free Day aims to raise awareness about the negative impact of plastic usage on the environment.
Bangladesh was the first country in the world to ban plastic bags entirely in 2022. Soon after, many more countries, including India, also banned single-use plastic.

World Sports Journalists Day

World Sports Journalists Day is observed globally on July 2 every year. The day aims to acknowledge the work of sports journalists and to encourage them to do better at their work. Sports journalists help millions of people in the world to receive information on various sports.
World Sports Journalist Day was established by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) in 1994 to mark the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the organization. AIPS was formed on July 2 of 1924, during the Summer Olympics in Paris.

Jul 02, 2023

World UFO Day

World UFO Day is observed every year on July 2. The day aims to bring together people who love learning about Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO), and also to raise awareness about these aerial objects.
Earlier, World UFO Day was observed on two different dates — July 2 and June 24. In order to eliminate any confusion, the World UFO Day Organization (WUFODO) declared July 2 as the official World UFO Day. Since there is just one official date for the celebration of World UFO Day, large numbers of people are able to celebrate it in a single day, instead of small groups observing it on two different dates.
World UFO Day is also known as Flying Saucer Day. The day is dedicated to the existence of UFOs. World UFO Day was celebrated for the first time in 2001 by UFO researcher Haktan Akdogan.

Jul 01, 2023

Chartered Accountants Day

The Chartered Accountants' Day or CA Day is held on July 1 every year in India. It is also known as ICAI Foundation Day. The day is marked to commemorate the foundation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
The Chartered Accountants' Day honours the founding of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the second-largest accounting organization in the world and the country's first national professional accounting body. It was created on July 1, 1949, as a statutory body by the Indian Parliament under the Chartered Accountants Act.

National Doctor's Day

National Doctor's Day, which takes place on July 1 in India, is a special day that is commemorated worldwide in different countries on various dates. In India, a single person inspired the creation of their national version of National Doctor's Day. He was Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, and he was one of India's most well-known and respected doctors. Every year, on July 1, the life and achievements of this incredible man are celebrated, and the millions of health care workers, patients, and medical organizations are honoured.

Jun 30, 2023

World Asteroid Day

World Asteroid Day is observed every year on June 30.
The United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution A/RES/71/90 in December 2016, designating June 30 as International Asteroid Day. The date was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the Tunguska asteroid's impact over Siberia, Russia on June 30, 1908. The Association of Space Explorers submitted the proposal to observe the day, which was then approved by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).
World Asteroid Day is dedicated to preparing the planet for an asteroid impact. Another goal for the day is to speed up the discovery of asteroids. Scientists think that only a small percentage of asteroids have been detected in space thus far, with hundreds more still to be discovered.

International Day of Parliamentarism

Every year, June 30 marks the celebration of the International Day of Parliamentarism, a day dedicated to commemorating the formation of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The IPU was established with the noble objective of promoting democratic governance, fostering accountability, and encouraging collaboration among national parliaments. This year (2023), the International Day of Parliamentarism marked its 134th anniversary.
The International Day of Parliamentarism was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 to acknowledge the importance of parliamentary institutions. This date holds historical importance as it marks the establishment of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in 1889. The IPU was founded through the collaborative efforts of two visionary individuals, William Randal Cremer from England and Frederic Passy from France. Despite their different social backgrounds, both shared a common belief in resolving international conflicts through peaceful negotiation.
The theme for International Day of Parliamentarism 2023 was 'Parliaments for the Planet.'

Jun 29, 2023

International Day of the Tropics

International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on June 29. Its purpose is to acknowledge the extraordinary variety of the tropics while shedding more light on the distinctive challenges and opportunities that are faced by tropical areas. To raise awareness about the specific challenges of tropical countries at all levels, and the implications and issues affecting the world's tropical regions, the International Day of the Tropics is observed on June 29 all across the globe.
On June 14, 2016 the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that declared June 29 as the International Day of the Tropics. The UN chose the date June 29 to mark the anniversary of the inaugural 'State of Tropics Report'. The report was launched in 2014 by Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi from Myanmar (Burma).

National Statistics Day

National Statistics Day is celebrated on June 29 every year to recognize the contributions of P. C. Mahanalobis.
Indian government designated June 29 as National Statistics Day in recognition of the contributions made by Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics and economic planning on June 5, 2007. The first National Statistics Day was celebrated on June 29, 2007 and it has been celebrated on the same day since then.
Professor Mahalanobis was part of the first planning commission of India and was instrumental in establishing the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) in 1931.
The theme of National Statistics Day, 2023 was 'Alignment of State Indicator Framework with National Indicator Framework for Monitoring Sustainable Development Goals'.

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