1. World Meteorological Day
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Every year 23 March is observed as “World Meteorological Day”.
On 23 March 1950 the World Meteorological Organisation was founded by replacing the International Meteorological organisation.
It became a specialised agency of the United Nation in 1951 for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences. The World Meteorological organisation has 193 member countries and territories.
Theme of the world meteorological day 2022: Early Warning and Early Action. Hydrometeorological and Climate Information for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Headquarter of World Meteorological organisation : Geneva, Switzerland
2. World Water Day
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World Water day is celebrated every year on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
A core focus of World Water Day is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.
The water day celebration started in 1993 after the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution in 1992.
Theme of the World water days 2022 :Groundwater: Making Invisible Visible.
3. World Poetry Day
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World Poetry day is celebrated every year on 21 March. World Poetry Day was adopted by UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) during the 30th General Conference in Paris in the year 1999.
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UNESCO( United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization)
- It is a specialised agency of the United Nations.
- It was set up on 16 November 1945.
- Its Headquarters : Paris, France
4. International Days of Forest
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Every year 21 March is celebrated as the International Days of Forest. It has been observed since 2012. The International Day of Forests was established in 2012 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
The Theme of the International Forest Days 2022: “Forests and sustainable production and consumption”.
For details about forests in India see 13 January 2022 Post.
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Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO)
- It is a specialised agency of the United Nations .
- It was set up on 16 October 1945.
- Its Headquarters : Rome,Italy
- It was conferred with the Nobel Peace Prize 2020
5. National Vaccination Day
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Every year in India 16 March is celebrated as the National Vaccination Day . On this day the Government of India launched Pulse Polio Immunization and started administering the first dose of oral vaccine against polio on this day in 1995.
Theme of the National Vaccination Day 2022 : "vaccines work for all".
History of Vaccine
Edward Jenner of Britain is considered the founder of vaccinology in the West in 1796, after he inoculated a 13 year-old-boy with vaccinia virus (cowpox), and demonstrated immunity to smallpox. In 1798, the first smallpox vaccine was developed.
The Word Vaccine has been derived from the Latin word Vacca for cow.
6. World Consumer Rights Day
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World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated every year on 15th March.It is celebrated to raise consumer awareness about consumer rights and needs.
It was celebrated for the first time in 1983.
The Theme of the World Consumer Rights day 2022:“Fair Digital Finance”
NOTE
In India, National Consumer Rights day is celebrated on 24 December. It was on this day in 1986 that the Consumer Protection act 1986 was enforced in India.
7. International Women's Day
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8 March is celebrated around the world as International Women's Day. It was observed for the first time in 1911.
Theme of 2022 International women's day : “gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”.
That is, gender equality is necessary in society for a stable and equal tomorrow.
The colours of Women's Day are purple, green and white. Because purple is a symbol of justice and dignity. On the other hand, green colour symbolises hope and white colour symbolises peace and purity.
8. 4th Jan Aushadi Diwas celebrated
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Jan Aushadi Diwas is celebrated in India on 7 March every year .
Every year from 1 to 7 March is celebrated as the Jan Aushadhi Week to generate awareness about the usage of generic medicines and benefits of Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana..
The theme of the Jan Aushadhi week 2022 was “Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi”.
What is Jan Aushadhi
Jan Aushadhi or generic drugs (medicine) is a type of medicine on which the patent has expired . The generic medicine has the same chemical composition of the original patented one and provides the same benefit.
What is Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadi Yojana (PMBJY)
The scheme was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers in 2008.
What is its aim
It aims to provide quality generic medicine to the public at affordable prices .
9. World Hearing Day
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Every year March 3rd is celebrated as “World Hearing Day” by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The Theme for the World Hearing Day 2022 is "To hear for life, listen with care".
According to WHO, the day was created in 2007 in a bid to raise awareness about deafness. It was then called International Ear Day, but the name was changed to World Hearing Day in 2016.
10. National Science Day
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Every year February 28 is celebrated as National Science Day in India .
- On this day, in 1928, Indian Physicist Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman made an important discovery in the field of spectroscopy, which was later named after him – the Raman Effect.
- For his work, CV Raman was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.
- Theme of this year's National Science Day : 'Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future'.
