Engineers Day, Engineers Day 2023, Birth Anniversary of Dr. Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, popularly known as the “Civil Engineer of India”, Most Important Facts

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Engineers Day 2023

Engineers Day: In 1968, the Government of India announced September 15 as National Engineer’s Day to honour the legendary engineer Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya’s birthday on September 15 is celebrated as Engineers’ Day in India. Sir M Visvesvaraya contributed significantly to the field of engineering and education. He is considered among the greatest nation-builders … Read more

World Literacy Day, International Literacy Day, History, Significance, Most Important Facts

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International Literacy Day

World Literacy Day: Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) or World Literacy Day celebrations have taken place annually on 8th September around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society. World … Read more

Teachers Day, 5th September, Birthday of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, National Awards to 75 Teachers, Most Important Significance

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teachers day

Teachers Day: The Teachers Day celebrations take place on September 5 across India, to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian politician, philosopher, and statesman who served as the second president of India from 1962 to 1967. He previously served as the first vice president of India from 1952 to 1962. … Read more

National Sports Day, Remembering Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Most important Achievements, History, Unknown facts

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national sports day

National Sports Day: In India, National Sports Day is observed on 29th August every year to commemorate the birthday of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. This day marks the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand Singh, the hockey player who won gold medals in Olympics for India in the years 1928, 1932 and 1936. He scored 570 goals … Read more

Zero Shadow Day, Bengaluru, 18th August’23, 12.24PM, Most Important Facts

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Zero Shadow Day: Zero Shadow Day is a remarkable celestial event that transpires twice a year within locations ranging from +23.5 to -23.5 degrees latitude. During this occurrence, the sun reaches its peak elevation in the sky, causing objects and individuals to cast no shadows. Bengaluru Gears Up For it’s second ‘Zero Shadow Day’ for … Read more

World Mosquito Day, Female Anopheles Mosquitoes, Malaria, Sir Ronald Ross’s Most Important Discovery

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FEMALE ANOPHELES MOSQUITO

World Mosquito Day: This Day honors the date when Sir Ronald Ross, a British army surgeon working in India, proved that mosquitoes transmit malaria by identifying pigmented malaria parasites in mosquitoes that fed on an infected patient. This discovery revolutionized our knowledge of the disease and led to new preventive measures. Ross won the Nobel … Read more

Sadbhavna Diwas, Sadbhavna Diwas 2023, 79th Birth Anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, Significance, Most Important Facts

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Rajiv Gandhi

Sadbhavna Diwas: The Sadbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day is celebrated every year on August 20, memorializing the birthday of former Prime Minister of India Shri Rajiv Gandhi. Sadbhavna Diwas The term comes from – “Sadbhavana” meaning “good faith” and “bonafide” in English. Rajiv Gandhi’s thinking skill was modern and unique as the prime minister. August 20, … Read more

Parsi New Year, Navroz, Nowruz, Celebrations, History, 40 Most Important Facts, 10 Parsi New Year Wishes

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Parsi New Year: Navroz, also known as Nowruz or Parsi New Year, marks the beginning of spring and the renewal of nature and is celebrated by different cultures and communities around the world, including in India but many remain confused about the date of the festival as it is celebrated twice a year in India. The festival of … Read more

World Photography Day, 19th August, Themes, History, Most Unknown Facts

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World Photography Day: World Photography Day is celebrated on August 19 each year. The aim of World Photography Day is to create awareness, share ideas and encourage people to take up photography. The annual celebration pays tribute to the art of photography and also encourages those who are passionate about it to come together and … Read more

Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, Correct display of the National Flag Of India, FLAG CODE of the National Flag Of India, Most Important Facts

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Har Ghar Tiranga: ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ first started in 2022, is a campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to encourage people to bring the Tiranga home and to hoist it to mark the 75th year of India’s independence. Our relationship with the flag has always been more formal and institutional than personal. … Read more