Category: Current Affairs English

World Vegetarian Day: 01 October World Vegetarian Day is celebrated across the world on 01 October every year.Apart from this, the first week of October is celebrated as International Vegetarian Week (IVW) between October 1 and October 7. International Coffee Day: 01 October International Coffee Day is celebrated every year on 01 October.For the first[…]

International Translation Day: 30 September International Translation Day is celebrated every year on 30 September by the International Federation of Translators (FIT).This day is celebrated in the memory of Saint Jerome, the translator of the Bible.Theme of International Translation Day 2021: “United in translation”International Federation of Translators (FIT) established: 30 September 1953President: Kevin Quirk World[…]

International Food Loss and Waste Awareness Day: 29 September International Food Loss and Waste Awareness Day is observed every year on 29 September across the world.Theme of International Food Loss and Waste Awareness Day 2021: “Stop food loss and waste. For the people. For the planet”For the first time this day was celebrated in the[…]

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2021 On 26 September 1942 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2021 was announced on the occasion of 80th Foundation Day of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).The award is given annually to scientists below the age of 45 for their contributions to biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, medicine, engineering and Earth, atmosphere,[…]

World Environmental Health Day: 26 September World Environmental Health Day is celebrated every year on 26 September with the aim of spreading awareness about the health of the environment.Theme of World Environmental Health Day 2021: “Prioritizing Environmental Health for Healthy Communities in Global Improvement”It was announced by the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) in[…]

अंत्योदय दिवस: 25 सितंबर हर साल 25 सितंबर को पंडित दीनदयाल उपाध्याय की जयन्ती के अवसर पर ‘अंत्योदय दिवस’ मनाया जाता है।पहली बार यह दिवस वर्ष 2015 में मनाया गया था।पंडित दीनदयाल उपाध्याय का जन्म 25 सितम्बर 1916 को जयपुर के निकट धानकिया गांव में हुआ था।उन्होंने 1948 में लखनऊ में ‘ पाञ्चजन्य’ नामक भारतीय[…]

‘Global Goals Awards’ 2021 announced by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation As part of the recent Goalkeepers campaign, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced the ‘Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards’ 2021.These awards are given in the following categories:Global Goalkeeper Award 2021: South Africa’s Phumzile Mlambo-Angkuka has been awarded for her efforts to fight for[…]

India’s Grandmaster D Gukesh won the title of Norway Chess Open 2021 India’s 59th Grandmaster D Gukesh won the title of Norway Chess Open 2021.With this, this is his second consecutive win of this month.D Gukesh is the youngest Grandmaster in India and the second youngest Grandmaster in the world.India’s 70th Chess Grandmaster: R. Raja[…]

Brigadier SV Saraswati conferred with National Florence Nightingale Award 2020 Brigadier SV Saraswati, Deputy Director General of Military Nursing Service has been conferred with the ‘National Florence Nightingale Award’ 2020.This award is given to the nurse for her immense contribution.‘National Florence Nightingale Award’ 2021: Gujarat nurse Bhanumati GhiwalaFlorence Nightingale: Florence Nightingale is considered the mother of[…]

International Week of the Deaf: 20 to 26 September 2021 The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) celebrates the entire week ending on the last Sunday of September every year as ‘International Week of the Deaf’.This year it is being celebrated from 20 to 26 September 2021.Theme of International Week of the Deaf 2021: “Celebrating[…]

International Day of Peace: 21 September International Day of Peace is celebrated every year on 21st September with the aim of promoting peace all over the world.Theme of International Day of Peace 2021: “Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World”International Day of Peace was established on 21 September 1981 by the United Nations General[…]

Manipur’s ‘Hathei chilli‘ and ‘Tamenglong Orange’ get GI tag Two popular products of the state of Manipur ‘Elephant Chilli’ and ‘Tamenglong Mandarin Orange’ have been given Geographical Indication (GI) tag.Elephant chilli: Elephant chilli is grown in Sirarakhong village of Ukhrul district.Tamenglong Oranges: A species of Mandarin group which is a unique fruit crop found in[…]

World Water Monitoring Day: 18 September World Water Monitoring Day is observed every year on 18 September with the aim of increasing public participation in water monitoring and protection of water resources around the world.For the first time this day was celebrated in the year 2003.World Water Day: 22 MarchThe theme of World Water Day[…]

Doordarshan’s 62nd Foundation Day: 15 September 2021 Doordarshan’s 62nd Foundation Day was celebrated on 15 September 2021.The telecast of Doordarshan started in Delhi on 15 September 1959.Regular daily broadcasting started in 1965 as a part of All India Radio (AIR).Doordarshan founded: 15 September 1959Headquarters: New DelhiDirector General: Mayank Kumar AgarwalNational Broadcasting Day: 23 JulyDirector General[…]

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launches AI powered road safety project ‘IRASTE’ Union Road Transport Minister, Nitin Gadkari has launched the artificial intelligence (AI) driven road safety project ‘IRASTE (Intelligent Solutions for Road Safety through Technology and Engineering)’.The aim of which is to increase road safety and reduce mortality.The project has been taken up on a[…]

International Day of Democracy: 15 September International Day of Democracy is celebrated every year on 15 September all over the world.Theme of International Day of Democracy 2021: “Strengthening democratic resilience in the face of future crises”For the first time this day was celebrated in the year 2008. National Engineers Day: 15 September Engineers Day is[…]

Daniel Ricciardo wins Italian Grand Prix 2021 title Daniel Riccardo (Australian – Italian) of McLaren Racing Team has won the Italian Grand Prix 2021 title.Lando Norris (British – Belgian) of the McLaren team finished second in this competition.Mercedes Racing driver Valtteri Bottas (Finland) finished third.Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2021 title: Red Bull’s Sergio Perez (Mexico)Monaco Grand[…]

Iqbal Singh Lalpura became the new chairman of the National Commission for Minorities Recently Iqbal Singh Lalpura has been appointed as the new chairman of National Commission for Minorities.Prior to this, Gayurul Hasan Rizvi was the chairman of the National Commission for Minorities.His term ended in May 2020.Lalpura is the second Sikh to become the[…]

National Forest Martyrs Day: 11 September National Forest Martyrs Day is celebrated every year on 11 September to honor the sacrifices of the Forest Department employees and officers deployed in the protection of the country’s forest wealth and wildlife. World Suicide Prevention Day: 10 September World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on 10[…]

Himalaya Day: 09 September Every year 09 September is celebrated all over India as Himalaya Day with an aim to create awareness about the conservation of Himalayan ecosystem.On 9 September 2014, the day was officially announced by the then Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Harish Rawat. To read in hindi click here International Day to Protect[…]