Introduction – After Independence, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru was the first prime minister of India from August 15, 1947, to May 27, 1964, for more than 16 years. Pandit Nehru established a parliamentary government in India and was also one of the founders of the Non-aligned Movement or policies in foreign affairs. Jawahar Lal Nehru…
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Children’s Day 2026
Introduction – The Children’s Day is also generally or popularly known as ‘’Bal Diwas’’ (Bal means children and Diwas means Day) which is observed on November 14 annually to celebrate the birth anniversary of the first prime minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru across the country. Jawahar. Jawahar Lal Nehru is also popularly known for…
Happy Singles Day 2026
Introduction – Singles Day is also called as Bachelors Day is celebrated as Singles Day annually on November 11 mainly in China and certain parts of the world. November 11 has a special meaning or 11.11 was selected to represent ‘single sticks’ which is Chinese slang for bachelors. The biggest shopping festival in China and the…
World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026
World Tsunami Awareness Day is celebrated every year on November 5 across the world to raise awareness about how to lower risks that are associated with tsunamis and improve community readiness. The main aim of this international day is to inform people about the risks of tsunamis and how to save or protect assets or…
National Unity Day 2026
National Unity Day is celebrated annually on October 31 in India to mark or celebrate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel that played a significant role in Indian Politics. This national day is also known as “Rashtriya Ekta Diwas” which was introduced by the Government of India in the year 2014. This national day…
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2026
Introduction – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on October 17 to spread awareness about the issues of poverty across the world. This international day honors the courage of people who are living in poverty with their daily struggles. This international day provides an opportunity to help poor people who are…
World Students Day 2026
Introduction – World Students Day is celebrated annually on October 15 across the world on the birth anniversary of former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Kalam on October 15. Dr. Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The main aim of celebrating this global day is to…
World Post Day 2026
Introduction – World Post Day is celebrated every year on October 9 across the world to celebrate the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) which was founded in Bern, Switzerland in the year 1874. This international day honors this union and highlights the role that the postal service plays in keeping people connected globally. This…
International Day of Non-Violence 2026
Introduction – The International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated every year on October 2 to celebrate the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar in the state of Gujrat. He plays a significant role in the Independence of India by introducing several movements against the British rule and…
International Day of Peace 2026
Introduction – International Day of Peace is called as World Peace Day and is observed every year on September 21 to maintain or strengthen the idea of peace across the world. The main purpose of this international day is to spread awareness about several issues that are related to violence worldwide and request common people for…