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UN celebrates World Radio Day on 13th of February

World Radio DayWorld Radio Day

The United Nations annually celebrates World Radio Day on 13th of February. The United Nations observes World Radio Day to spread greater awareness among the public and the media of the value of radio.

9th World Pangolin day 2020

World Pangolin day

World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the 3rd Saturday of February. This international effort aware people about pangolin species and mobilizes various stakeholders to speed up conservation efforts.

19th February celebrated as Soil Health Card Day

Soil Health

19th February is celebrated every year as Soil Health Card Day. The Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme was started on the day in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Suratgarh in Rajasthan.

World NGO Day celebrated globally on 27 February

World NGO Day

World NGO Day is celebrated globally on 27 February. The day targets to raise awareness about the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) sector. The day is observed every year to encourage people worldwide who are involved and delicately working for a good cause.

National Science Day observed on 28th February across India

National Science Day

National Science Day is observed on 28th February. On this day, Sir CV Raman had declared the discovery of the Raman Effect for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. Government of India designated 28 February as National Science Day (NSD) in 1986.

World observes Zero Discrimination Day on 1st March

Zero Discrimination Day

Zero Discrimination Day is celebrated each year on 1 March. Zero Discrimination Day noticed how people can become informed about and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all, a movement for change.

World Wildlife Day noticed globally on 3rd March

World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day is noticed globally on 3rd of March every year to celebrate the beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora present on earth. The World Wildlife Day also raise awareness about the benefits that the conservation of wild fauna and flora gives to people living on earth.

World Hearing Day noticed globally on 3rd March

World Hearing Day

World Hearing Day is noticed globally on 3rd of March every year to make awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. The theme of 2020 World Hearing Day is “Hearing for life. Don’t let hearing loss limit you”.

National Safety Day observed on 4 March across India

National Safety Day

National Safety Day is observed on 4 March to commemorate the foundation of the National Safety Council to raise awareness about the safety measures to reduce mishaps and accidents due to lack of awareness. The Campaign is targeted at renewing the commitment of employees and the general public to work safely throughout the year.

7th March observes as Jan Aushadhi Diwas

Jan Aushadhi Diwas

India observed 7th of March every year as Jan Aushadhi Diwas. The days targets to spread awareness and providing thrust to the use of generic medicines. Janaushadhi Kendras is the world’s biggest retail pharma chain having around 6,200 outlets in 700 districts of the country. It also provides a good source of self-employment with sustainable and regular earnings.

International Women’s Day celebrated globally on 8th March

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is observed on the 8th of March every year. This day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for uplifting women’s equality. The theme of International Women’s Day 2020 is, I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights. And the campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2020 is #EachforEqual.

World Kidney Day celebrated globally on 12th March 2020

World Kidney Day

World Kidney Day is celebrated globally on the second Thursday of March every year.  This year World Kidney Day is celebrated on 12th March 2020. The theme of the 2020 World Kidney day is “Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere–from Prevention to Detection and Equitable Access to Care.”

International Pi Day

International Pi Day

Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 (3/14 in the month/day format) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π. 

International Day of Action for Rivers is celebrated on 14 March

International Day of Action for Rivers
  • International Day of Action for Rivers is celebrated on 14 March.
  • This year, the 22nd annual International Day of Action for Rivers is observed.
  • The day targets to stress the importance of rivers and how it affects the lives of the people.
  • The theme of 2020 International Day of Action for Rivers is Women, Water, and Climate Change.
  • The International Day of Action Against Dams and For Rivers, Water and Life was started at the first International Meeting of People Affected by Dams at Curitiba Brazil in March 1997.

World Consumer Day 2020

World Consumer Day 2020

  • The World Consumer Day 2020 was celebrated on March 15, 2020.
  • The day is celebrated every year on March 15 to create awareness about consumer rights and needs since 1983.
  • It is an initiative by Consumer International which is a membership organisation for consumer groups around the world.
  • Theme of the year 2020: ‘The Sustainable Consumer.’

National Vaccination Day 2020

National Vaccination Day 2020
  • National Vaccination Day is celebrated every year on 16th March 2020.
  • This day is observed throughout India to spread awareness and the importance of getting timely vaccinations.
  • This day was first celebrated in 1995 and the first dose of Oral Polio Vaccine was given in India.
  • On March 27, 2014, the World Health Organization(WHO) declared India a polio-free country.

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