♦ International Civil Aviation Day is celebrated every year on December 7 by the United Nations to recognize the importance of aviation to the social and economic development of the world.
♦ This day was established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to highlight the contribution of sustainable development, peace and security. In 1944, delegates from 54 nations gathered in the Grand Ballroom of the Stevens Hotel in Chicago at the invitation of the United States of America.
♦ At this event, the participants concluded and signed the Convention on International Civil Aviation, also known more popularly as the ‘Chicago Convention’.
♦ International Civil Aviation Day was established in 1994 as part of ICAO's 50th anniversary activities.
♦ 2024 Theme: “Safe Skies. Sustainable Future.”
Posted Date: December 7, 2024Special Days
♦ The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed every year on December 27 to advocate the importance of the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics. This day was first held in 2020.
♦ Epidemics and pandemics are some of the biggest threats to a safe and healthy world.
♦ They are on the rise, and in today’s connected world, they are spreading further and faster than ever before.
Posted Date: December 27, 2024♦ Veer Bal Diwas is celebrated every year on 26 December to commemorate the extraordinary sacrifices made by the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
♦ The poignant tale of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's four sons, Baba Ajit Singh, Baba Jujhar Singh, Baba Zorawar Singh, and Baba Fateh Singh is how Veer Bal Diwas was inspired.
♦ Ajit Singh and Jujhar Singh, the two older sons, bravely gave their lives during the Battle of Chamkaur in December 1705.
♦ The Mughal troops grabbed and brutally coerced their younger brothers, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh.
♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022 declared to mark December 26 as Veer Bal Diwas annually to honour and remember their sacrifice.
Posted Date: December 26, 2024♦ Good Governance Day (Sushashan Diwas) is observed in India every year on December 25 to commemorates the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This day was established in 2014. He ws born on December 25, 1924.
♦ Vajpayee served three terms as the prime minister of India, first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, followed by a full term from 1999 to 2004. He was the first-ever leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party to have become the nation's Prime Minister. He was the first Indian politician to deliver a speech in Hindi at the United Nations General Assembly.
♦ National Consumer Day is observed every year on 24th December to create awareness about the rights of consumers.
♦ The day commemorates the passing of the Consumer Protection Act in 1986.
♦ The day was celebrated for the first time in India in the year 2000. The Consumer Protection Act of 1986 marked a structural change in consumer rights in the country.
♦ The Consumer Protection Act of 1986 marks a structural change in consumer rights.
♦ 2024 theme: “Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice.”
Posted Date: December 24, 2024♦ National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) is observed every year on December 23 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Choudhary Charan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India. Choudhary Charan Singh served as the Prime Minister of India from 1979 to 1980. During his tenure, he introduced various welfare initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of farmers. In recognition of his significant contributions, the Government of India declared December 23 as National Farmers' Day in 2001.
♦ 2024 theme: "Empowering 'Annadatas' for a Prosperous Nation."
Posted Date: December 23, 2024♦ India celebrates the National Mathematics Day every year on December 22 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan.
♦ Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh proclaimed this day as the National Mathematics Day in 2012. Ramanujan was born in Erode in Tamil Nadu in 1887.
♦ Ramanujan stated that 1729 is a very intriguing number. This is also called as Ramanujan Number.
Posted Date: December 22, 2024♦ The first-ever World Meditation Day was observed on December 21. This day was celebrated following a resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly on 29th November 2024.
♦ The day highlights the practice’s universal potential to address contemporary global challenges, including stress, violence, and societal discord.
♦ 2024 theme: "Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony."
Posted Date: December 21, 2024♦ International Human Solidarity Day is observed evary year on December 20 to focus on the solidarity that is crucial for forging international relations in the 21st century.
♦ After discussions at the 2005 World Summit, International Human Solidarity Day was formally recognized by the UN General Assembly on December 22, 2005.
Posted Date: December 20, 2024♦ Goa Liberation Day is observed every year on December 19. It marks the day Indian armed forces freed Goa in 1961 following 450 years of Portuguese rule.
♦ The Portuguese colonised several parts of India in 1510 but by the end of the 19th century Portuguese colonies in India were limited to Goa, Daman, Diu, Dadra, Nagar Haveli and Anjediva Island.
♦ On August 15, 1947, when India gained its Independence, Goa was still under Portuguese rule. The Portuguese refused to give up their hold over Goa and other Indian territories.
♦ The 36-hour military operation, conducted from December 18, 1961, was code-named ‘Operation Vijay’ and involved attacks by the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Army.
♦ In a military operation conducted on 18 and 19 December 1961, Indian troops captured Goa with little resistance from the Portuguese side. Thus Goa was freed from Portuguese rule in 1961.
Posted Date: December 19, 2024♦ International Migrants Day is observed every year on December 18. The day commemorates the adoption of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. On 4 December 2000, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) designated 18 December as International Migrants Day.
♦ 2024 theme: "Honouring the Contributions of Migrants and Respecting Their Rights."
Posted Date: December 18, 2024♦ Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on December 16 to mark the great victory achieved by India over Pakistan to remember the valour and sacrifices made by the military forces.
♦ The victory is a witness to the freedom of Bangladesh as an independent nation from the repressive rule of Pakistan.
♦ The 1971 Indo-Pak war was forced upon India due to the widespread genocide of people of East Pakistan (now Bangaladesh) carried out by an oppressive military regime under General of Pakistan.
♦ This day is celebrated to commemorate the anniversary of victory of Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, in which about 93,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered and resulted in the liberation of Bangladesh.
Posted Date: December 16, 2024♦ National Energy Conservation Day is observed every year in India on December 14 to raise awareness about the importance of energy efficiency, energy conservation practices, and the environmental consequences of excessive energy consumption. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Union Ministry of Power, initiated the National Energy Conservation Day in 1991.
♦ 2024 theme: “Powering Sustainability: Every Watt Counts."
♦ UNICEF Day is celebrated annually on December 11th to honour the founding of one of the largest charity organizations in the world.
♦ The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is a charity organization that works under the United Nations (UN). Its goal is to “protect the rights of every child, everywhere."
♦ UNICEF was created on December 11, 1946, as the United Nations International Children Emergency Fund to help children affected by World War II.
♦ In the 1950s, UNICEF broadened its focus to also help meet the long-term needs of children and women in developing countries.
♦ In 1953, UNICEF changed its name to United Nations Children’s Fund, but it still goes by its original name, UNICEF.
Posted Date: December 11, 2024♦ International Mountain Day is celebrated every year on December 11 to create awareness about the importance of sustainable mountain development across the globe.
♦ This day was established by the United Nations (UN) in 2003.
♦ 2024 theme: “Mountain Solutions for a Sustainable Future – Innovation, Adaptation, and Youth”
Posted Date: December 11, 2024♦ Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10 to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which was adopted and proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948.
♦ The UDHR serves as a global benchmark for the protection and promotion of human rights.
♦ 2024 theme: "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now"
Posted Date: December 10, 2024♦ International Anti-Corruption Day is observed every year on December 9 to create awareness of corruption and the role of the Convention in combating and preventing it.
♦ This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003.
♦ 2024 theme: “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.”
Posted Date: December 9, 2024♦ The Indian Navy celebrates Submarine Day every year on December 8. On this day in 1967, the first submarine INS Kalvari was commissioned.
♦ Kalvari is the Malayalam name for Tiger Shark, a predator in the Indian Ocean. The Kalvari was decommissioned in 1996 after 29 years of service.
♦ INS Kalavari came from Russia. It was a Foxtrot class submarine. Four Indian Navy officers from Chennai witnessed the journey of the first submarine which reached Visakhapatnam from St. Petersburg, Russia in 1967.
♦ As of April 2024, Currently, India currently operates 18 conventional submarines, including five Scorpene class (French), four HDWs (German) and seven Kilo-class (Russian).
♦ Top 10 Countries with the Largest Military Submarine Fleets
Ranking | Country | Submarines (GFP 2024) |
1 | Russia | 65 |
2 | United States | 64 |
3 | China | 61 |
4 | North Korea | 35 |
5 | Japan | 23 |
6 | South Korea | 22 |
7 | Iran | 19 |
8 | India | 18 |
9 | Turkey | 12 |
10 | Greece | 11 |
♦ Armed Forces Flag Day is observed annually on December 7 to honour the sacrifices and valour of India’s military personnel.
♦ This day was established in 1949 the Ministry of Defence to commemorate India’s armed forces.
♦ The day underscores the nation’s gratitude towards the Army, Navy, and Air Force for their dedication to safeguarding the country’s sovereignty.
Posted Date: December 7, 2024♦ The Mahaparinirvan Diwas is observed every year on December 6 to commemorate the death anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, who is known as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
♦ He was passed away in 1956. 2024 marks the 69th death anniversary of Ambedkar.
♦ He was born on 14 April 1891, at Mhow in Madhya Pradesh.
♦ Ambedkar was the first law minister of independent India. He received the highest civilian honour in India, the Bharat Ratna, in 1990 posthumously.
Posted Date: December 6, 2024♦ World Soil Day is observed annually on 5 December for give attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.
♦ In December 2013 the UN General Assembly responded by designating 5 December 2014 as the first official World Soil Day.
♦ The date of 5 December for World Soil Day was chosen because it corresponds with the official birthday of H.M King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, who officially sanctioned the event.
♦ 2024 theme: 'Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage'
Posted Date: December 5, 2024♦ International Volunteer Day (IVD) is observed every year on December 5 to commemorate the contributions of volunteers globally.
♦ The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1985.
♦ According to UNDP, in 2024, over 13,000 on-site UN Volunteers have served with over 70 UN entities and missions as part of the UN Volunteers programme, which is proudly hosted by the United Nations Development Programme.
Posted Date: December 5, 2024♦ Indian Navy Day is celebrated every year on December 4, pays tribute to the accomplishments of the Indian Navy and marks the success of Operation Trident in the 1971 Indo-Pak War.
♦ This day honours Navy members who gave their lives for the country. India boasts a coastline stretching approximately 7500 kilometers and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) exceeding 2 million square kilometers.
♦ The Indian navy safeguards the Bay of Bengal in northeastern India and the Arabian Sea in southern India. India possesses a robust navy consisting of approximately 150 vessels, 17 destroyers, and numerous courageous soldiers.
♦ 2024 theme: 'Strength and Capability through Innovation and Indigenization'.
Posted Date: December 4, 2024♦ International Day of Banks is observed every year on December 4 to acknowledge the significant potential of banks in financing sustainable growth.
♦ This day was established by the UN General Assembly on 18 December 2019.
♦ The day also emphasizes the indispensable role of domestic banking systems in Member States, particularly their ability to uplift living standards.
♦ 2024 theme: “Empowering Sustainable Development Through Finance."
Posted Date: December 4, 2024♦ International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is celebrated every year on 3 December.
♦ The day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development and raising awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.
♦ This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992 to promote the rights, well-being and inclusion of persons with disabilities worldwide.
♦ 2024 theme: “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”.
Posted Date: December 3, 2024♦ International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed annually on December 2 to raise awareness about human trafficking, and promote the rights and dignity of all individuals, especially those who have been victims of slavery.
♦ The United Nations General Assembly established this day for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (resolution 317(IV) of 2 December 1949).
Posted Date: December 2, 2024♦ World AIDS Day is observed annually on December 1 to focus global attention on the HIV/AIDS epidemic, raise awareness, and honour those who have died from AIDS. This day was first established in 1988 by the World Health Organization (WHO).
♦ As per the recent India HIV Estimations 2023 report, over 2.5 million people are living with HIV in India, the adult HIV prevalence is at 0.2 % and estimated annual new HIV infections are at around 66,400. New annual HIV infections have decreased by 44% since 2010, outperforming the global reduction rate of 39%.
♦ 2024 theme: “Take the rights path: My health, my right!”
♦ Global HIV Statistics FACT SHEET 2024 (UNAIDS 2024 epidemiological estimates Report)
♦ People living with HIV: 39.9 million
♦ New HIV Infections: 1.3 million
♦ AIDS-related deaths: 630 000
♦ New HIV Infections (Adults, aged 15+): 1.2 million
♦ New HIV Infections (Children, aged 0–14): 120 000
♦ People accessing antiretroviral therapy: 30.7 million
♦ Every day in 2023, 570 young women and girls aged between 15 and 24 acquired HIV.
Posted Date: December 1, 2024