Important Days

International Moon Day 2025 – History, Significance, Objectives & UN Role

International Moon Day, celebrated every year on July 20, commemorates the historic first human landing on the Moon by the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2021, this observance highlights not only...

World Chess Day 2025 – History, Significance & Key Insights

World Chess Day is celebrated globally on July 20 every year to commemorate the founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in 1924. Recognized as more than just a board game, chess symbolizes strategic thinking, intellectual discipline, and cross-cultural unity....

Nelson Mandela International Day 2025, Date, Theme, Significance

Nelson Mandela International Day, observed annually on 18th July, commemorates the birth of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first Black President and a global icon of peace, justice, and reconciliation. Recognized by the United Nations in 2009, the day promotes the...

World Day for International Justice 2025 Date, Significance

World Day for International Justice is observed annually on 17 July to promote international criminal justice and strengthen efforts to end impunity for the most serious crimes. It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute, which led...

World Snake Day Celebrated with Conservation Awareness At Bannerghatta

World Snake Day was celebrated on 15th July with a unique blend of wildlife education and philatelic engagement in Bengaluru, where conservationists, India Post, and multiple NGOs collaborated to promote awareness about snake conservation and ecological understanding. Background The event...

India Observes AI Appreciation Day – Recognizing the Nation’s AI Growth and Vision

India is observing AI Appreciation Day on July 16 to celebrate its dynamic advancements in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across multiple sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, governance, and industry. This observance reflects India's commitment to leveraging AI...

World Youth Skills Day 2025: Empowering Youth Through AI and Digital Skills

Every year on July 15, the world comes together to observe World Youth Skills Day. This day raises awareness about the importance of helping young people gain the skills they need for employment, entrepreneurship, and personal development. In 2025, the...

World Horse Day 2025: Honoring Humanity’s Most Loyal Companion

World Horse Day, observed for the first time on July 11, 2025, is a global tribute to one of the most significant and loyal companions in human history — the horse. Horses have been partners in our development for millennia:...

World Population Day 2025, Date, Theme, Significance, Background

World Population Day, observed annually on July 11, is more than a reminder of the rising global headcount. It is a global platform to raise awareness about the challenges and opportunities of population growth, and how they affect health, environment,...

125th Birth Anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Know About Him

The Ministry of Culture organized a special event in New Delhi to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of Bharat Kesari Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The programme included an exhibition, speeches and the release of a commemorative stamp and coin. This...