Who was Prince Philip? Prince Philip (10 June 1921– 9 April 2021), Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark), was a member of the British royal family as the husband of Elizabeth II. Family of Prince Philip – His mother was Princess Alice of Battenberg. Father was Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark. He also had four … Read more
Indian Coast Guard Day 1 February The Indian Coast Guard day was formally established on 1 February 1977 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of India. 1st February 2021 marks the 45th Raising day of the Indian Coast Guard , Operating under the Defence Ministry. Motto – “Vayam Raksham:” means ‘we protect‘. The Indian … Read more
World Cancer Day 4 February World Cancer Day is a growing global movement bringing together communities from all over the world to join in the fight against cancer in a positive and inspiring way. It takes place each year on February 4th. In 2018, the aim is to inspire healthy cities and communities to fight … Read more
National Martyr’s Day – 30 January In India, mainly on 2 dates, National Martyrs Day or Shaheed Diwas is observed. On this day we pay homage to the freedom fighters who have sacrificed their lives for their Motherland. On 30 January Martyr’s Day or Shaheed Diwas is celebrated in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi and on 23rd March … Read more
World Tourism Day On 27 September observed World Tourism Day orgnaised by United Nation World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) . UNWTO celebrated the first World Tourism Day as an international observance on September 27, 1980. This date was chosen and in 1970 the UNWTO Statute was adopted. The adoption of this law is considered an important milestone … Read more
What is World Osteoporosis Day ? World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is held worldwide on October 20. This day is celebrated around the world to raise awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases. WOD is organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and is launching a year-long campaign on a … Read more
About September month The name September comes from the old Roman word ‘septem’ which means seven, because in the Roman calender it was the seventh month . The Anglo-Saxons called it Gerst monath ( Barley month ) , because it was their time when they harvested barley to be made into their favourite drink -barley … Read more
Click here – Daily current affairs What is world pharmacists day ? World Pharmacists Day was an initiative or the brainchild of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) along with the council of this organization who voted to establish the event in the late 2000s during a conference held in Istanbul, Turkey. World Pharmacists day aim of the … Read more