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Category: Important Days

5th November observed as World Tsunami Awareness Day

World Tsunami Awareness Day
  • World Tsunami Awareness Day was observed across the world on 5 November.
  • This year’s observance promotes the “Sendai Seven Campaign,” target.

1st November observed as World Vegan Day

World Vegan Day
  • Every year on 1st November globally observed on World Vegan Day.
  • This day is celebrated to spread the benefits of veganism for humans, non-human animals, and the natural environment.

World Cities Day: 31 October

World Cities Day
  • The United Nations General Assembly has designated the 31st of October as World Cities Day.
  • 2020 Theme: Valuing Our Communities and Cities

National Unity Day: 31 October

National Unity Day
  • In India, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day is observed every year on October 31 since 2014, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

World Psoriasis Day 2020

World Psoriasis Day
  • World Psoriasis Day is commemorated by the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) annually on 29th October. It aims to create awareness and promote empowerment, taking action regarding improving the quality of life for citizens with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

International Internet Day 2020

International Internet Day
  • International Internet Day is observed on 29th October every year with an aim to honour a momentous day in the history of telecommunications and technology.

28 October: International Animation Day

International Animation Day
  • International Animation Day is observed globally on 28 October every year with an aim to celebrate the art of animation and also recognise the artists, scientists and technicians behind animation.

27 October: World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
  • The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is observed globally on 27 October every year with an aim to raise awareness of the significance and preservation risks of recorded sound and audiovisual documents.
  • The theme of the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2020: “Your Window to the World”.

Vigilance Awareness Week 2020

Vigilance Awareness Week
  • The Vigilance Awareness Week 2020, is being celebrated from 27 October to 2 November 2020.
  • The theme for 2020 Vigilance Awareness Week is Vigilant India, Prosperous India (Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat)