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National Science Day is celebrated every year in India on 28 February to mark the anniversary of the Raman effect discovered by famous Indian physicist C.V. Raman. he won the Nobel Prize for Physics for his discovery.  The event is celebrated in all colleges, schools, universities and other scientific, technical, medical, academic and research institutes. National Science Popularization Awards are given on this day to recognize efforts towards science and technology.  The celebration includes activities like speeches, science movies, radio, TV, science exhibitions based on different scientific themes and concepts. Some activities like quiz, lectures, debates are also held on this day.  The day helps us to understand the importance of science in our daily life and provide opportunities to scientific-minded citizens of the country.  It helps people in popularizing science and technology. The day also discusses issues and implements new technologies for development in s...

  NGO or Non-Governmental Organizations are institutions that work for the welfare of mankind and humanity. There are different kinds of NGOs that serve different purposes but all of them have the same goal which is the betterment of humanity at large.  The major reason behind celebrating World NGO Day is to recognize the efforts of all the NGOs across the world and encourage them to keep on working for their causes. The day has been internationally recognized by the United Nations. The day inspires people to become actively involved in NGOs whether they function publically or privately. It takes into account all the selfless service and hard work done by the NGOs to uplift society.  On this day, we can contribute to different NGOs in whatever way we like and support them and understand their work by reading more about them on their websites. 

Pistachio Day is one of the best days for all pistachio lovers to indulge in a wonderful snack that is tasty as well as healthy in many respects. If you are not fond of having pistachios, you can gift them to someone who loves having them. Pistachios also work as a flavouring for ice creams, sweets and cakes.  The pistachios came to the US in the 1880s but they have been in the Middle East since Biblical Times. The pistachio tree grows as tall as 20 feet and requires little or no rain but lots of heat. Iran boasts of having 700-year-old pistachio trees. A new tree takes around 7 to 10 years to mature and bear fruit.  Pistachios are majorly grown in California and their shells automatically split when they ripe. Pistachio is known as a smiling nut in the Middle east. Chinese call pistachio as a happy nut. The kernels are eaten whole either roasted or unroasted and salted or unsalted.  The shells of pistachios are beige in colour which are dyed by companies green or red acc...

The sole reason behind celebrating this day is to make a popular sweet more popular across the world. Nuts and fruits have been dipped into chocolate since the 19th century. The first nut covered chocolate was sold in America in 1925 and Goobers was the first brand to do so.  Coated nuts are enjoyed as a snack while watching movies, alongside popcorn. It is not very certain when chocolate-covered peanuts were given their day but it is an unofficial festival in the US. Many nut brands can be purchased from the market.  Although, it is cheap and fun to try making them on your own. One has to melt some chocolate in a pan and add some nuts and stir it and cool them down before consumption. One can enjoy the day by going nuts all over. 

Central Excise Day is celebrated with the sole aim to encourage employees of the excise department to carry out the central excise duties in a better way all across the country and prevent corruption in the manufacturing of goods and implement other rules to carry out the best excise services.  To mark this occasion many workshops, seminars, cultural and educational events, competitions, awareness programs and award ceremonies are conducted all over the country. Higher authorities and concerned departments also run awareness programs.  Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs is an authority of India which is responsible for the proper administration of Central Excise, Service Tax, Customs, Narcotics and Goods and Services Tax or GST. 

February month is considered to be very special in the Rotary calendar because it marks the first anniversary of Rotary meeting which is observed as World Peace and Understanding Day on February 23 every year.  On this day, Rotary International Board asks all the Rotary clubs to plan special programs for weekly meetings and take up special activities for promoting goodwill and understanding which is very much important for world peace.  Peace and understanding in modern world is much required than before as we have connected with the world really well through technology and various other sources. Rotary has always tried to bring this kind of peace and understanding in the world through its various projects.  The day actually gives a chance to every Rotary member to pause, think and promote peace, goodwill and understanding among people across the world. They make a world a better place to live in. 

World Scout Day is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of its founder Robert Baden Powell. His grave in Kenya is a pilgrimage site for all the scouts. Baden Powell rewrote Aids to Scouting for the younger generation.  He took few boys with him to try out the scouting skills which ultimately came out in the form of a handbook Scouting for Boys. The scouting groups slowly grew in the British Commonwealth and it consisted of boys only. Girl scouts were made much later. On this day, one can learn more about scouting and what exactly does a scout do. There have been many books, texts and references which can help you in enriching your knowledge about scouting. 

International Mother Language Day recognizes the fact that multilingualism and languages can help in the advancement of inclusion and Sustainable Development Goals focus on leaving no one behind.  UNESCO believes that education based on a mother tongue or first language must start from early years as early education and childhood care is the core of learning. This year, the day will call upon educators, teachers, families, policymakers and parents to raise their commitment towards multilingual education.  The discussion will also focus upon including education to advance education recovery keeping in mind COVID 19. It is very important to safeguard linguistic diversity across the world as it is one of the factors which separates us and gives us a different identity.  To celebrate this day in a better way, one can learn more about different languages across the world and make their future generation understand its importance and significance. 

T he sole aim behind celebrating World Day of Social Justice is to recognize and promote social justice which includes efforts to deal with issues like exclusion, poverty, gender equality human rights, unemployment and social protections.  Many international organizations, like the International Labour Organization, American Library Association and the United Nations make statements on social justice for everybody. Some organizations present plans for greater social justice by dealing with economic and social exclusion, unemployment and poverty.  The day has been officially declared by the United Nations General Assembly. The students are taught about various forms of social injustice and ways to tackle it. On this day, we can learn more about social injustices happening in the world and try to remove them to the best of our abilities. 

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was one of the best leaders born in India. He was perhaps one of the bravest souls who never feared anything and anybody and did whatever he felt right for the nation. He shook the Mughal Empire to its core and started Maratha rule.  He captured Torna, Kondana and Raigad forts at a very young age which proved his power and strength. He used Sanskrit and Marathi in his court extensively rather than Persian which was a popular court language of the era.  His stories, legends and tales have been preached by millions of people throughout different generations. All the mediums of storytelling including films have captured the life of Shivaji Bhonsle in great detail.  On this day, we can learn more about the bravery and valor of Shivaji Maharaj and understand how he became one of the greatest rulers of India who united the country in a single thread and established Hindu rule in a Muslim dominated country. 

There was a time when the solar system was considered to have nine planets, including Pluto. On one fine day, it was suddenly decided that pluto should be removed from the list of planets and we were left to study about eight planets in the solar system. It becomes difficult for everyone who has studied about nine planets to believe that there are eight planets in the solar system. It was then considered to be a dwarf planet. Pluto Day celebrates the discovery of Pluto in 1930 when it was said to be a planet and it should have stayed the same way.  The story of the Pluto discovery goes back to 1840s when Urbain Le Verrier said that there was a planet outside Uranus which was not Pluto but Neptune. Pluto was discovered similarly like Neptune. Uranus's orbit was discovered by some other planet other than Neptune. Then a Planet X which was later known as Pluto was discovered in a search led by Percival Lowell. Lowell passed from this mortal coil before Pluto's discovery without an...

National Cabbage Day is celebrated to recognize one of the best garden staples which provide some of the best recipes for consumption.  You can check all your culinary skills by making corned beef and cabbage along with other seasonal dishes.  The word cabbage is derived from the French word caboche which means head and cabbage comes in different forms. The different varieties of cabbage are cauliflower, broccoli, choy, bok, kohlrabi and Brussels sprouts.  Cabbage is an olden food with origins in modern Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean. Jacques Cartier was a French explorer who brought cabbage to America. The head should be firm and dense when selecting a cabbage.  The leaves of a healthy cabbage should be crisp and shiny without any browning or bruising. It is a very versatile food and can be eaten as steamed, raw or sauted.  It is a very diverse food and has low calories. It is a popular diet food without any cholesterol, fat, sodium or carbohydrates. It i...

Hippos are considered to be the world's third largest mammal and they weigh around 1,500 kg. They are mainly herbivorous and eat about 40kg of grass for a single meal. There are many misconceptions about hippos as many people think them similar to pigs.  However, they are the only semi-aquatic animals which live within Sub-Sahara Africa and their closest living relatives are cetaceans like whales and dolphin. In respect to this, it is not a very surprising fact that hippos spent 16 hours a day immersed in water.  Hippos rise every three to five minutes for air even when they are sleeping. Hippos produce an oily red liquid for the sun which functions like sun cream and protects their skin. They have huge size, sweet faces and large bodies. There are many factors which makes hippo a very important part of an ecosystem. They spend so much time immersed in water that they help in enriching rivers by stirring the mud on the floor. Their excretion has ingredients which are useful fo...

Valentine's Day is a day associated with love and it is a day where you express your feelings for your loved ones. Though I feel that there should not be a specific day for celebrating love still nobody cares about my thoughts. So here I am writing about this day.  Many folklores and stories have been associated with this day. It is said that a Saint named Valentine conducted secret marriages of couples who were in love and when his secret was out, he was hanged due to which it came to be known as Valentine's Day.  On this day, what we can do is spend time with our loved ones and try to understand and read more about this day to get a better viewpoint of the same. 

World Radio Day is celebrated to understand the contribution of radio as a part and parcel towards the development of our society and adapting its services.  The world has changed and so has the radio. During COVID-19, it was radio which helped in promoting continuity of learning, fighting misinformation and also promoted barrier gestures.  Radio reaches a broad audience as it can be accessed anytime and anywhere. Radio has the capacity to adapt itself according to the transformation of society and the need of listeners.  It is like an arena where all voices can be represented, expressed and heard which is the reason why radio is a media which is consumed even today.  On World Radio Day, let us listen to the radio and read more about its history and importance. 

National Productivity Day is celebrated by the National Productivity Council to motivate stakeholders for implementing productivity techniques and tools. NPC or National Productivity Council is an organization which promotes production in India.  It was established in 1958 by the Ministry of Industry, Government of India. It is an autonomous and non-profit organization which has been registered under Societies Registration Act. It is a constituent of Tokyo based Asian Productivity Organization or APO which is an Inter-Governmental body founded by the Indian Government.  The council is not restricted to provide a solution but also increases competitiveness, profits, productivity and implements safety and ensures the best quality. On this day, one can understand more about what National Productivity Council for gaining knowledge. 

The tough times of COVID - 19 have taught us that a female researcher play an important role in the research and development of different vaccines which in turn plays a major role in saving the mankind from any further destruction.  The COVID also had a negative impact on all the female scientists especially those who started out and were thrown into this muddle. There are many new policies, initiatives and mechanisms being opted for helping out women and girls in the field of science.  The event will take place online and will gather all then female scientists who have contributed towards fighting against the pandemic. Science and gender equality are very important to achieve sustainable long term goals which is possible only through proper understanding and awareness.  On this day, we should understand the contribution of women towards science and encourage them to move on with a positive note. 

National De Worming Day is celebrated to remove intestinal worms which are commonly known as Soil-Transmitted Helminths. These worms are commonly found in children and these parasites live in intestines and consume all the nutrients that toddler consumes.  The worms feed on the physical body and lay many eggs every year in the body. The day was celebrated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to deworm children across the country and it is celebrated on February 10 and August 10 every year to vaccinate children against the worms.  On this day, one can vaccinate their child against these worms and learn more about them by visiting hospitals and medical centres to prevent further infection of others because of the worms. 

The main reason for celebrating Safer Internet Day is to understand the dark world of the internet and move away from the same. Internet is both a boon and disgust for mankind. On one hand, it gives us all the information and reviews we need for smooth functioning and on the other hand, it takes us all the dark and disgusting things which one can stay away from.  Each and every person plays a very important in making the internet a safe place for everybody so that they can surf and understand the implications of various tools over the Internet. There are many committees and organizations which work together to make the internet safe for all.  On this day, one can read more about the harmful effects of the Internet and be aware of them in order to avoid any mishap in the near future.  

The reason behind celebrating International Epilepsy Day is to promote awareness of epilepsy in more than 130 countries every year. The people come together and acknowledge as well as highlight the problems faced by people with epilepsy and their families and careers.  The day is meant for all irrespective of where you belong and however large or small your group or area is. It does not even matter if you do not look at medical or social aspects of the disease. The day is jointly celebrated by International League Against Epilepsy and International Bureau for Epilepsy. On this day, let us join hands and learn more about epilepsy and fight against it by searching for its cure. 

International Development Week or IDW is an initiative established annually in 1991. It is held in the first full week of February from 7th to 13th of the month. It engages Canadians on global issues. It is a unique Canadian tradition which will be celebrated online this year due to COVID 19.  It allows people to take a break and acknowledge Canadian contributions in reducing poverty and international humanitarian assistance in the developing world. Candian government, individuals and civil society organizations mark this week.  There are millions of activities organized in the country and abroad. Ther are many organizations and institutions which organize different activities and one can take part in them to understand more about this day. 

Female genital mutilation or FGM involves the procedures which include injuring or altering the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is considered to be a grave offence as it violates human rights and integrity and health of a female.  The girls who undergo genital mutilation suffer from short term complications like shock, excessive bleeding, severe pain, infections and difficulty in passing urine as well as face long term consequences affecting their mental, sexual and reproductive health.  Though the mutilation is common in the Middle East and Africa, it also extends to Latin America and few countries in Asia. The immigrant populations living in New Zealand, Australia, North America and Western Europe face this problem greatly.  To prevent genital mutilation of females, systematic and coordinated efforts are required. The whole community should focus and engage on gender equality, human rights, sexual education and pay attention to those women and girls who suf...

National Weatherman's Day or National Weatherperson's Day is a day celebrated in the United States of America. It recognizes the efforts of people in the fields of meteorology, weather forecasting, broadcast meteorology along with volunteer storm spotters and observers.  The day is celebrated on the birthday of John Jeffries, the first weather observer of the United States who took the first balloon flight over London in 1784 to collect data for the scientific study of air at high altitudes.  Predicting the weather is perhaps one of the most difficult and daunting tasks even for a meteorologist as he has to predict Mother Nature which is very unstable and fluctuating as the weather in the atmosphere can change any time without any warning.  On this day, the least we can do is to understand and appreciate the efforts of the weatherman as they take a lot of pain in giving us weather predictions on regular basis. 

The main reason behind celebrating World Cancer Day is to raise awareness about cancer and encourage its detection, prevention and treatment. The day is celebrated to reduce this illness in a great manner and death caused by cancer.  It also rallies the international community to end the injustice of preventable who are suffering from cancer. It raises awareness, reduces stigma and targets misinformation. There are many initiatives taken up by people to show support for cancer patients.  There is a hashtag named NoHairSelfie on this day where people post bald photos for supporting people suffering from cancer. The cities support this day by lighting blue and orange lights on their landmarks for supporting cancer patients.  The day is supported by many governments across the world and on this day one can learn more about cancer and its after-effects and ways through which it can be prevented. 

Everybody might have loved when our parents used to read aloud bedtime stories in childhood. The tone with which our parents read the stories filled our minds with imagination and gave comfort to our hearts. It left our soul to desire and experience more.  Lit World is an organization that is credited for making World Read Aloud Day popular across the world. It is credited to bring the power of the written word to parents, children and communities. The benefit of reading aloud is that you find an emotional escape in stories when you read them aloud.  A child can express himself better and regulate his emotions if a book is read aloud to him. Children can understand different cultures and people, have empathy and the power to sharpen their imagination skills.  On this day, let us try reading the books and texts we love aloud and enjoy ourselves fully. Reading aloud has one more benefit that it helps you in understanding a text when compared to reading it silently. 

World Wetlands Day is a celebration related to the environment and goes back to 1971 where many environmentalists gathered to reaffirm the love and protection for wetlands. Wetlands are small environments of plant life and organisms found within these water bodies bring ecological health not only in the water bodies but in the environment as well.  The day recognizes the positive effects of wetlands and brings communities together for the benefit of Mother Nature. The day brings global awareness to the role that wetlands play not only for people but also for the planet.  On this day, one should learn more about wetlands and their significance in protecting the environment as well as the living beings on the planet. The wastelands should be conserved for a sustainable future for coming generations. 

Indian Coast Guard is a search, rescue and maritime law enforcement agency that protects the maritime interests of India and enforces the maritime laws of the country. It has its jurisdiction over the territorial waters of India which includes special economic zone and a contiguous zone.  The Indian Coast Guard was established by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Indian Parliament. It functions under the Ministry of Defense. The Coast Guard works closely with different agencies like the Department of Revenue, Department of Fisheries, Indian Navy and State and Central police forces.  The establishment of the Indian Coast Guard was suggested by the Indian Navy to provide non-military maritime services to the country. Due to the smuggling issues, the Indian Customs Department called Indian Navy to look into the matter before the Indian Coast Guard was established.  On this day, one can study more about the Indian Coast Guard in detail and learn their nature of the work which ...