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27th September observed on World Rabies Day

September 28, 2020
World Rabies Day
  • Every year 27th September is observed on World Rabies Day to raise awareness about the impact of rabies on humans and animals.
  • The theme for this year is ‘End Rabies: Collaborate, Vaccinate’.

27th September observed on World Tourism Day

September 27, 2020
World Tourism Day
  • Every year 27th September is observed as World Tourism Day globally with an aim to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.
  • The theme for this year is “Tourism and Rural Development”.

26th September on World Environmental Health Day

September 26, 2020
World Environmental Health Day
  • 26th September on World Environmental Health Day to shed the light on important work of environmental health around the world.
  • Theme: ‘Environmental health, a key public health intervention in disease pandemic prevention’.

26th September on International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

September 26, 2020
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
  • 26th September on International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons to provide an occasion for the world community to reaffirm its commitment to global nuclear disarmament as a priority.

25th September is celebrated as Antyodaya Diwas

September 25, 2020
Antyodaya Diwas
  • 25th September is celebrated as Antyodaya Diwas by the Ministry of Rural Development to mark the foundation day of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana. The Day was celebrated under the theme “Kaushal Se Kal Badlenge”.

World Pharmacist Day observes on 25 September

September 25, 2020
World Pharmacist Day
  • Every Year World Pharmacist Day is observed on September 25 to create awareness about the role of a pharmacist in improving health.
  • This Day is suggested by The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).
  • The Theme for World Pharmacist Day 2020 is “Transforming global health”

24th September is observed on World Maritime Day

September 24, 2020
World Maritime Day
  • Every year, 24th September is observed on World Maritime Day. This day is celebrated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) along with other international organizations. Theme: Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet

23rd September International Day of Sign Languages

September 23, 2020
International Day of Sign Languages
  • Every year, September 23 is marked as the International Day of Sign Languages by the United Nations. The day has been celebrated since 2018.
  • Theme: Sign Languages are for Everyone

Tamil Nadu: the first state in India to launch ethical AI, blockchain, cybersecurity policies

September 21, 2020
AI
  • Tamilnadu has become the first State in the country to launch Safe and Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain and Cybersecurity policies.
  • State Family Database (SFDB) and Block-Chain Backbone infrastructure will be established in the state for the implementation of these policies.

21st September observed as International Peace Day

September 21, 2020
International Peace Day
  • 21st September is observed as International Peace Day to acknowledge efforts of those who have strived to end conflict and promote peace.
  • The theme is “Shaping Peace Together.”