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10 November 2020 –

Celebrated every 10 November, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the important role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives.

By linking science more closely with society, World Science Day for Peace and Development aims to ensure that citizens are kept informed of developments in science. It also underscores the role scientists play in broadening our understanding of the remarkable, fragile planet we call home and in making our societies more sustainable.

In 2020, at the time when the global COVID-19 pandemic further demonstrated the critical role of science in addressing global challenges, the focus of the World Science Day is on Science for and with Society. To celebrate the 2020 World Science Day, UNESCO will organize an online roundtable on the theme of “Science for and with Society in dealing with COVID-19”.

07 November 2020 –

November 7, is known as National Cancer Awareness Day in India. The day was marked as an important event by Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan in the year 2014.

In India, nearly 1.1 million new cases are being reported annually. Two-thirds of cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, reducing patients’ chances of survival. It is estimated that one woman dies of cervical cancer every 8 minutes in India. Tobacco (smoked and smokeless) use accounted for 3,17,928 deaths (approx) in men and women in 2018. Cancers of oral cavity and lungs account for over 25% of cancer deaths in males and cancer of breast and oral cavity account for 25% cancers in females. This National Cancer Awareness Day, let us join hands in making a firm decision to be aware of our own bodies and take any sudden unexplained change in the body as a symptom to be checked by a medical professional. Be aware, be safe.

05 November 2020 –

School violence and bullying including cyberbullying is widespread and affects a significant number of children and adolescents.
UNESCO Member States declared the first Thursday of November, the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School Including Cyberbullying, recognizing that school-related violence in all its forms is an infringement of children and adolescents’ rights to education and to health and well-being. It calls upon Member States, UN partners, other relevant international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations, individuals and other stakeholders to help promote, celebrate and facilitate the international day.

02 November 2020 –

When journalists are targeted, society as a whole pay the price. Without the ability to protect journalists, our ability to remain informed and contribute to decision-making is severely hampered. Without journalists able to do their jobs in safety, we face the prospect of a world of confusion and disinformation.- “UN Secretary-General António Guterres”

In the past fourteen years (2006-2019), close to 1,200 journalists have been killed for reporting the news and bringing information to the public. In nine out of ten cases the killers go unpunished. Impunity leads to more killings and is often a symptom of worsening conflict and the breakdown of law and judicial systems.

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2 November as the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists’ in General Assembly Resolution A/RES/68/163. The Resolution urged Member States to implement definite measures countering the present culture of impunity. The date was chosen in commemoration of the assassination of two French journalists in Mali on 2 November 2013.

01 November 2020 –

Madhya Pradesh, the second largest state in the country in area and sixth-largest in terms of population, was formed on Nov 1, 1956. Madhya Pradesh is also known as the ‘heart of India’. The historical name of Madhya Pradesh is Malwa. After India’s independence, Madhya Pradesh state was created with Nagpur as its capital. Madhya Pradesh will be celebrating its 65th Foundation Day today, November 1, 2020.
Governor – Anandiben Patel

Chief Minister – Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Capital – Bhopal

Animal – Barasingha

Population: 7.33 crores (2012)

31 October 2020 –

In India Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated on 31st October since 2014.
Today is 139th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Full name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel. He was born on 31 October 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat, India.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a very hard-working individual from his childhood. He used to help his father in farming and also took time for his studies. He became an Indian barrister and statesman. He was one of the leaders of the Indian National Congress and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. He took active part in the struggle of India.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel became the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India. He used strength and determination to bring together the many Indian princely states to form one united country- India as we know it today. He was often known as the ‘Iron Man of India’.

In memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, his birth date 31st October is celebrated as ‘Patel Jayanti’ in whole country. This day is celebrated with great pomp in schools and colleges. Floral tributes are paid at the statues of Sardar Patel. In Year 2014 Patel Jayanti was celebrated as ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’. On this day ‘Run for Unity’ was held across the whole country. Run for unity was held to spread awareness about Patel’s contribution to Indian history.

11 October 2020 –

“The figures speak for themselves and unfortunately, they are worrying: 132 million girls are still out of school and 9 million of them – compared to 3 million boys – will never even enter a classroom. In the poorest countries, only 13% of girls who manage to enroll in secondary school complete their education. Inequalities between gender and States, two mutually reinforcing inequalities, persist. If we are not careful, these inequalities will worsen tomorrow, particularly as a result of the digital revolution that we cannot allow to leave girls out in the cold.”
— Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child.

Adolescent girls have the right to a safe, educated, and healthy life, not only during these critical formative years, but also as they mature into women. If effectively supported during the adolescent years, girls have the potential to change the world – both as the empowered girls of today and as tomorrow’s workers, entrepreneurs, mentors, household heads, political leaders and mothers.
Gender equality is a global priority for UNESCO, and the support of young girls, their training and their full ability to make their voices and ideas heard are drivers for sustainable development and peace.

The Government of India has also implemented several schemes to empower girls, under which “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” is one of them. Apart from this, the central and state governments are also taking initiatives and implementing various schemes. In India too, National Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on 24 January.

“When women participate in the economy, everyone benefits.” – Hillary Clinton

10 October 2020 –

World Mental Health Day (10 October) is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. This day, each October, thousands of supporters come to celebrate this annual awareness program to bring attention to mental illness and its major effects on peoples’ life worldwide.

World Mental Health Day is an initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). The World Health Organization (WHO), which is the UN’s directing and coordinating authority for health, supports this event. The Mental Health Foundation is another organization that is proactive in promoting World Mental Health Day.

08 October 2020 –

The Indian Air Force on the occasion of its 86th anniversary highlighting the “untiring efforts and supreme sacrifices” made by its personnel, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday. The Indian Air Force, also known as the “Bhartiya Vayu Sena” is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. It was officially established on October 8, 1932. Hence, every year the Indian Air Force Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor at various Air Stations all over the country on October 8.

The Indian Air force, the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces has a primary responsibility of securing the Indian airspace and conducting aerial warfare during armed conflicts. It ranks as the fourth largest Air Force in the world
Since its inception in 1932, the Indian Air Force has had a remarkable history of achievements.

It has participated in four wars with Pakistan and one with People’s Republic of China. It has also played an important role in World War II, blocking the advance of the Japanese army to Burma.
The major operations of the Indian Air Force include Operation Poomalai, Operation Cactus, Operation Meghdoot and Operation Vijay.

Apart from the conflicts, the Indian Air Force also delivers humanitarian aid and disaster relief material during natural calamities. It has been working in the United Nation’s Peace Keeping mission as well.

The President of India holds the rank of Supreme Commander of the Indian Air Force. Former Indian cricket team captain Sachin Tendulkar also holds Indian Air force’s honorary rank of Group Captain.

The Indian Air Force has made a lot of technological advancements in the last few years. New helicopters and air crafts have been introduced. This show the progress and development in the field of creating a new benchmark each time in the history of the Indian Air Force.

The Air force parade marks the beginning of the celebration on October 8th. All the Air Force Stations conduct their respective parades at their air bases.

The wreath laying and the oath taking ceremony are usually the highlights of the celebrations. These celebrations are conducted in full military traditions. At the wreath laying ceremony, a tribute is paid to all the brave hearts of the Indian Air Force who have laid down their lives in the service of the nation.

08 October 2020 –

World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October, to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. This year, World Sight Day will take place on 8 October 2020 with the theme: Hope In Sight.

1 billion people around the world have a preventable vision impairment or one that has yet to be addressed. Reduced or absent eyesight can have major and long-lasting effects on all aspects of life, including daily personal activities, interacting with the community, school and work opportunities and the ability to access public services.

Reduced eyesight can be caused by several factors, including diseases like diabetes and trachoma, trauma to the eyes, or conditions such as refractive error, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration or glaucoma.

The majority of people with vision impairment are over the age of 50 years; however, vision loss can affect people of all ages.

#Vision First!
#Eye Care Everywhere
#Make Vision Count
#Stronger Together
#Eye Care for All