Current Affairs

National Space Day

National Space Day is observed every year on 23 August in India. The date commemorates the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the lunar south pole on August 23, 2023

World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on August 19 to honour humanitarian workers who risk their lives to provide aid and assistance to people in need.

International Youth Day

International Youth Day is celebrated every year on August 12, bringing attention to the challenges, opportunities and aspirations of young people around the world.

World Biofuel Day

World Biofuel Day is celebrated annually on August 10 to highlight the importance of biofuels, which are produced from animal waste, algae, and industrial and agricultural waste.

The International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples

The International Day of the Worlds Indigenous Peoples is observed every year on August 9 to raise awareness about the indigenous populations around the globe; educating people about indigenous peoples rights. Indigenous people make up around 6.2 of the worlds population.

National Handloom Day

National Handloom Day is observed every year on 7 August to commemorate the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905, which gave renewed impetus to indigenous industries and Indias handloom sector.