Observed on 2nd September every year Aim : to raise awareness about the importance of coconut in poverty reduction, livelihood support, and sustainable development. Established by: Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) First Observed: 2009Read More

Observed on  1st – 7th September every year. First observed in India: 1982 by the Food and Nutrition Board, Ministry of Women and Child Development Purpose: To educate people about the importance of nutrition for health and development To raise awareness about malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and lifestyle diseases To promote government schemes like Poshan AbhiyaanRead More

Observed every year on 30 August Aim : to recognize the contribution of Small-Scale Industries (SSIs) to the country’s economic development. SMALL-SCALE INDUSTRIES (SSI) – KEY FACTS Definition: Small-scale industries are privately owned small manufacturing units, corporations, or service providers with limited resources and manpower. Contribution to Economy: Provide large-scale employment at low capital cost. Contribute significantly to India’s GDP and exports. Encourage entrepreneurship and self-reliance.Read More

Celebrated every year on 29 August in India Aim : to honour the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, one of the greatest field hockey players in history. Honours: Major Dhyan Chand (1905–1979), legendary hockey player known as the "Wizard of Hockey". ABOUT MAJOR DHYAN CHAND Born: 29 August 1905, Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh). Represented India in 1928, 1932, and 1936 Olympics, winning three consecutive gold medals in hockey. Known for his extraordinary ball control and goal-scoring skills. Earned global fame and was admired by sporting legends worldwide.Read More

Observed on August 27 Aim : to highlight the urgent need to protect global freshwater ecosystems.Read More

Observed every year on 26 August Aim : To mark the birth anniversary of Mother Teresa (1910–1997), globally remembered for her humanitarian service and compassion for the poor and destitute. ABOUT MOTHER TERESA Full Name: Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu Born: 26 August 1910, Skopje (then part of the Ottoman Empire, now in North Macedonia) Nationality: Originally Albanian, later became an Indian citizen. Missionary Work: Founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950 in Kolkata, India. The organisation works to serve the poorest of the poor, including orphans, the sick, and the dying. CONTRIBUTIONS Dedicated life to humanitarian service, promoting compassion, dignity, and....Read More

Observed every year on 26 August Aim :  to commemorate the historic moment when women in the United States were granted the right to vote. Origin: Marks the certification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, granting American women the right to vote.Read More

Celebrated on 23 August Aim : To commemorate India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission success. First Observed on: 23 August 2023. Purpose: To mark the historic soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the South Pole of the Moon. To honour the achievements of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).Read More

Observed every year on 20th August (since 2004). Aim: To raise awareness about renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, biomass, etc.).Read More

Observed every year on 20th August. Aim : To commemorate Sir Ronald Ross’s discovery (1897) that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans. Objective: To raise awareness about mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, chikungunya, Zika.Read More