Celebrated on 23 July every year, Purpose : to commemorate the establishment of the Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) in 1927, marking the beginning of organized radio broadcasting in India. ABOUT THE DAY & BROADCASTER: 1923: First informal radio broadcast made by the Bombay Presidency Radio Club. 1927: Indian Broadcasting Company set up licensed radio stations in Bombay and Calcutta. 1930: Government nationalized broadcasting and renamed it the Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS). 1936: ISBS was renamed as All India Radio (AIR). 1956: AIR adopted the name Akashvani, based on a suggestion by poet Rabindranath Tagore.   ROLE & MILESTONES OF....Read More

Observed annually on 24 July since 2014, Purpose: To honour professionals who manage heat dissipation in electronics and mechanical systems. Initiated by: Advanced Thermal Solutions (U.S.-based firm) in 2014. Importance: Thermal engineers ensure thermal safety in various high-performance technologies including consumer electronics, aerospace, automotive, biotech, and data centers. Applications: Vital for increasing reliability and lifespan of electronic components.  Read More

Celebrated on 22 July. Aims : to highlight the history and cultural importance of the mango.  ABOUT NATIONAL MANGO DAY: Origin & Timing: Started in 1987, linked to India’s International Mango Festival; held during peak mango season. Global Reach: Initially celebrated in India, now also observed in countries like the United States. Symbolism: Mango symbolizes love, prosperity, and friendship, especially in Indian culture.Read More

Observed on 22 July every year Aim : to mark the day in 1947 when the Constituent Assembly adopted India's national flag weeks before independence.  ABOUT THE NATIONAL FLAG OF INDIA (TIRANGA): Designer: Pingali Venkayya Adoption Year: 1947 (first drafted in 1921) Features: Three horizontal bands — saffron (courage), white (peace and truth), green (growth), with a navy-blue Ashoka Chakra at the center.  FLAG RULES (FLAG CODE OF INDIA): Governed by the Flag Code of India, 2002. Must be flown between sunrise and sunset, not to touch the ground, and should be treated with respect.Read More

Celebrated annually on 22 July. Pi Approximation Day (also known as Casual Pi Day) recognizes the value of the mathematical constant π (pi), as 22/7 approximates pi to 1429. ABOUT π (PI): Definition: Ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Nature: Irrational number; its decimal form neither ends nor repeats. Historical Reference: Archimedes used 22/7 as an early approximation of π.Read More

Observed on 20 July every year. Aim : To mark the Apollo 11 mission's Moon landing on 20 July 1969, when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans on the lunar surface. ABOUT INTERNATIONAL MOON DAY Declared by: United Nations General Assembly via Resolution A/RES/76/76 Adopted on: 9 December 2021 First observed: 20 July 2022 Purpose Commemorates the historic lunar landing of Apollo 11 Promotes public awareness about sustainable lunar exploration Encourages global dialogue on international cooperation in space missions Historical highlight : On 20 July 1969 at 22:56 EDT, astronaut Neil Armstrong made history with the words:....Read More

Observed every year on 20 July Aim : to commemorate the establishment of Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE)in 1924. ABOUT INTERNATIONAL CHESS DAY Organized by: Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE), also known as the International Chess Federation Founded on: 20 July 1924 in Paris, France First observed globally: In 1966 by the initiative of UNESCO UN Recognition: The United Nations General Assembly officially declared it as International Chess Day in 2019Read More

Observed On: 18 July every year (Mandela's birthday) Purpose: Promotes peace, freedom, and equality through voluntary community service. Recognised by: United Nations since 2009Read More

Observed on 17 July The day commemorates the adoption of the Rome Statute (17 July 1998), which established the International Criminal Court (ICC). Recognised since 2010 when ICC member nations (via Kampala Declaration) designated it as International Criminal Justice Day.Read More

Current Context  : World Youth Skills Day 2025 marks the 10‑year anniversary of the UN observance and the 5‑year anniversary of UNESCO’s Global Skills Academy. Theme : “Youth empowerment through AI & digital skills.” Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2014; first observed in Focuses on technical & vocational education and training (TVET) so that young people gain employable skills.Read More