1. 18th December: International Migrants Day
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2021 Theme: Harnessing the potential of Human Mobility
- Taking into account the large and increasing number of migrants in the world, the United Nations General Assembly declared 18 December as International Migrants Day and it was proclaimed in 2000.
2. 16th December: Vijay Diwas
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Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year to honour the victory of Indian armed forces over Pakistan in the 1971 war. On the day, India pays homage to all the soldiers who defended the nation.
- It is also quite a big day for Bangladesh, as it earned status as an independent entity. The day is celebrated in Bangladesh as ‘Bijoy Dibos.
Surrender of Pakistan Eastern Command
Officially, the Instrument of Surrender of Pakistan Eastern Command stationed in East Pakistan, was signed between Lieutenant General Jagjit Singh Aurora, the GOC-in-C of Indian Eastern Command and Lieutenant-General A.A.K. Niazi, the Commander of the Pakistan Eastern Command, at the Ramna Race Course in Dacca on 16 December 1971.
- Following the surrender, the Indian Army took approximately 90,000 Pakistani servicemen and their Bengali supporters as POWs, making it the largest surrender since World War II.
3. 14th December: National Energy Conservation Day
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2021 Theme: “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Energy Efficient India” and “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Cleaner Planet”
- In 2021: Under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Ministry of Power celebrates Energy Conservation Week from 8th to 14th December 2021. Various activities have been undertaken by Power CPSUs as part of the celebrations.
- In India, National Energy Conservation Day is observed every year on 14th December to raise awareness about the significance of energy and the need of conserving energy by using less energy.
- On this day, National Energy Conservation Awards are given away to honour innovation and accomplishments in energy conservation by industries, buildings, and manufacturers of BEE(Bureau of Energy Efficiency) star labelled appliances, as well as raise awareness that energy conservation is an important part of India’s response to reducing global warming.
4. Important Days
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1. 5th December: World Soil Day
Theme of World Soil Day 2021 is ‘Halt soil salinization, boost soil productivity’.
2. 6th December: Mahaparinirvan Divas
India observes December 6 as Mahaparinirvan Divas every year to mark the death anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.
3. 6th December: Armed Forces Flag Day
Since 1949, 7th December is observed as the Armed Forces Flag Day throughout the country to honour the martyrs and the men in uniform who valiantly fought & continue to fight on our borders to safeguard the country's honour.
4. 7 December: International Civil Aviation Day
The theme for International Civil Aviation Day 2021 is “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development.”
5. 9th December- International Anti-Corruption Day
Theme for 2021 is, “Your right, your role: say no to corruption.”
6. 10th December: Human Rights Day
2021 Theme : "EQUALITY - Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights."
7. 11th December: International Mountain Day
2021 Theme: “Sustainable Mountain Tourism.”
5. International Universal Health Coverage Day
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- On 12 December 2017, the United Nations proclaimed 12 December as International Universal Health Coverage Day.
- Theme of the International Universal Health Coverage Day 2021 : Leave No One Behind When It Comes to Health: Invest in Health Systems for All”
- International Universal Health Coverage Day aims to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage with multi-stakeholder partners.
6. 11th December: International Mountain Day
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2021 Theme: “Sustainable Mountain Tourism.”
International Mountain Day is celebrated annually on December 11, to promote awareness for mountain communities around the globe. December 11th was officially declared as International Mountain Day by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 57/245 in December 2002.
- Sustainable tourism in mountains can be seen as a contribution to creating additional and alternative livelihood options and promoting poverty alleviation, social inclusion, in addition to landscape and biodiversity conservation.
Importance of mountains
According to the UN, mountains are home to 15 percent of the global population and they provide fresh water for daily life to half of humanity. Mountains also host about half of the biodiversity hotspots across the world.
7. 10th December: Human Rights Day
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2021 Theme : "EQUALITY - Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights."
Human Rights Day (also called HRD) is observed every year on 10 December – the day on which the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Human Rights Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination. |
8. 9th December- International Anti-Corruption Day
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The International Anti-Corruption Day is observed globally on 9th December every year to raise awareness of corruption and of the role of the convention in combating and presenting it. Theme for 2021 is, “Your right, your role: say no to corruption.”
- The United Nations General Assembly on 31st October, 2003, adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption, and designated December 9 as International Anti-Corruption Day, in order to raise awareness about corruption and of the role of Convention in fighting and preventing it.
- The convention came into force in the year 2005, and since then the day is being observed annually.
9. Armed Forces Flag Day
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Since 1949, 7th December is observed as the Armed Forces Flag Day throughout the country to honour the martyrs and the men in uniform who valiantly fought & continue to fight on our borders to safeguard the country's honour.
10. 7 December: International Civil Aviation Day
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The theme for International Civil Aviation Day 2021 is “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development.”
The first celebration of International Civil Aviation was held in the year 1994
