World Immunization Week is an annual event observed in the last week of April. It aims to educate the public about why vaccines are necessary for the health of millions of people around the world. World Immunization Week 2024 is observed between 24 to 30 April. The theme for World Immunization Week 2024 is “Humanly Possible: Immunization for All.” The World Health Assembly established World Immunization Week in 2012.  Read More

The World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated every year on April 26. The day aims to raise awareness about intellectual property (IP) rights and its role in encouraging innovation and creativity to make the world a better place. The day was first celebrated by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) in 2000 with a focus on creating sustainable solutions. The official theme for 2024 is “IP and the SDGs: Building Our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity”. ABOUT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names....Read More

World Malaria Day is observed across the globe on April 25 to spread awareness about the deadly mosquito-borne disease. The day highlights the efforts to end malaria and to educate people to prevent its spread. This year the World Malaria Day 2024 theme is "Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world". It was established by WHO Member States at the World Health Assembly in 2007. Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasites that spread to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles The disease is caused by five parasitic species, P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae,....Read More

Bengaluru to witness Zero Shadow Day on April 24, a celestial event where the sun reaches its peak and casts no shadows. In the Silicon Valley of India, this unique astronomical event is expected to occur between 12:17 pm and 12:23 pm. The event spanning 6- 8 minutes involves the disappearance of shadows. ABOUT ZERO SHADOW DAY Zero Shadow Day occurs when the sun is positioned directly overhead, resulting in objects casting no shadows at noon. This phenomenon typically occurs in regions located near the equator, where the sun's angle is almost perpendicular to the Earth's surface.Read More

World Book and Copyright Day, also known as World Book Day, is celebrated every year on 23rd April in over 100 countries around the globe to honour the great works by authors around the world. The theme for World Book and Copyright Day 2024 is "Read Your Way." World Book and Copyright Day was first celebrated on 23 April in 1995. UNESCO chose this day on 23rd April specifically to honour literary figures like William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes.Read More

World Creativity and Innovation Day is a global UN day celebrated on 21st April to raise awareness around the importance of creativity and innovation in problem solving with respect to advancing the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDG). The first World Creativity and Innovation Day was celebrated on April 21, 2018.Read More

National Civil Services Day is celebrated in India on 21 April every year. This day is dedicated to the civil servants and provides an opportunity for them to rededicate themselves to the citizens' service. The first Civil Services Day was first held in Vigyan Bhawan on 21 April 2006. The origin of National Civil Service Day dates back to the speech by the first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On April 21st, 1947, Patel addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers at Metcalf House in Delhi and referred to the civil servants as the steel frame of....Read More

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. Founded by American Senator Gaylord Nelson in the form of environmental education, the day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970. The theme of the Earth Day 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics".Read More

The International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day, is observed on April 18. The day was first celebrated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1983. The aim is to promote awareness about the cultural heritage and diversity on the planet. The theme for World Heritage Day 2024 is ‘Discover and Experience Diversity.’ HISTORY OF WORLD HERITAGE DAY: The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) proposed to UNESCO in 1982 that 18 April be designated as World Heritage Day. This idea was supported by UNESCO in its 22nd conference held....Read More

World Hemophilia Day is a global healthcare event observed on April 17 every year. This worldwide event is organised by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH). The theme for World Hemophilia Day 2024 is "Equitable access for all: recognizing all bleeding disorders". HISTORY World Haemophilia Day was first celebrated on the 17th of April 1989. It marks the birthday of Frank Schnabel, the founder of the World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH). What is Hemophilia? Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly, leading to spontaneous bleeding as well as bleeding following injuries or surgery.....Read More