Important Days

8th UN Global Road Safety Week 2025: Making Walking and Cycling Safer

The 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week is being observed from 12 to 18 May 2025, with the theme #MakeWalkingSafe and #MakeCyclingSafe. This global campaign aims to encourage safer urban infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists and calls upon governments...

UN Observes International Day of Plant Health to Safeguard Global Food Security

On May 12, the world observes the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to raise global awareness about the crucial role that plant health plays in ensuring food security, protecting biodiversity, reducing poverty, and promoting sustainable development. The observance serves...

Buddha Purnima 2025, Check Date, Time, History, Significance and Celebrations

Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti or Vesak, is a very important day for Buddhists around the world. It celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Gautama Buddha. In 2025, this special day will be observed on Monday,...

National Technology Day 2025: Celebrating India’s Scientific and Strategic Triumphs

India observed National Technology Day on May 11, 2025, commemorating the historic nuclear tests at Pokhran in 1998 and acknowledging the nation's growing prowess in science and technology. This year’s celebration carries the theme “Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation”,...

International Nurses Day 2025, Date, Significance, Theme

Every year on May 12, the world comes together to celebrate International Nurses Day (IND) in honor of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing. The day recognizes the vital role nurses play in healthcare delivery, social well-being, and economic...

The Smile on Her Face: When ‘Maa Ka Sapna, Aapka Selection’ Becomes Reality

This Mother’s Day, ask yourself: “What’s the most meaningful gift you’ve ever given to your mother? Have you considered that your government job selection might be the answer she’s been praying for all these years?” Every government job aspirant carries...

Mother’s Day 2025: Date, History, Significance and Celebrations

Mother’s Day is a heartfelt tribute to the unwavering love, resilience, and dedication of mothers and maternal figures around the world. Celebrated annually on the second Sunday of May in many countries, this day offers an opportunity to express gratitude...

World Migratory Bird Day Revealed Theme For 2025

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) has revealed its 2025 campaign theme: "Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities." The campaign will emphasize sustainable urban planning and community-based efforts that protect migratory bird species amid rapid urbanization. With increasing pressure on natural ecosystems...

Maharana Pratap Jayanti 2025: Date, History, Significance and Celebrations

Maharana Pratap Jayanti commemorates the birth of Maharana Pratap Singh, the valiant Rajput king of Mewar who is celebrated across India, especially in Rajasthan, as a symbol of valor, courage, and patriotism. Revered for his fierce resistance against Mughal expansion,...

India Celebrates Rabindranath Tagore’s 164th Birth Anniversary: Honouring the Bard of Bengal

India marked the 164th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, popularly known as the Bard of Bengal, on May 7, 2025. Celebrated with cultural events, poetry readings, and musical tributes across the country — particularly in West Bengal — this day...