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Clear filtersTwo UN-linked observances fall back to back in late April.World Creativity and Innovation Day – 21 April: Highlights how creativity and innovation contribute to sustainable development. The 2026 theme is "Harnessing Crea...
Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan undertook his first-ever bilateral visit, travelling to Sri Lanka. During the visit, he handed over houses built under the Indian Housing Project, a housing scheme supported by...
IOS SAGAR 2026: INS Sunayna Embarks on a Multinational Maritime Mission In a significant move to reinforce India’s commitment to regional security and the "Neighbourhood First" policy, the Indian Navy has deployed INS Su...
World Liver Day is observed every year on 19 April to spread awareness about liver health and the prevention of liver diseases. The theme for 2026 is "Solid Habits, Strong Liver".Goal: Cut the global burden of liver dise...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have launched a Global Maritime Security Initiative focused on the Strait of Hormuz. About 40 countries, India among them, joined the virtual meeting he...
The United Nations marks Chinese Language Day every year on 20 April. The observance celebrates multilingualism and cultural diversity within the UN system.Date: 20 April, annually.Purpose: To promote equal use of all of...
World Chagas Disease Day is observed on April 14 by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness of the disease. Chagas is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and spreads mainly through bites of triatomine...
The International Day for Street Children is observed every year on April 12. It draws worldwide attention to children who live or work on the streets and promotes their rights under the United Nations Convention on the...
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali has won the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026. With this victory she becomes the official challenger for the Women's World Chess Championship, where she will face the reigning women's...
Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, often called the bible of cricket, has named India's Deepti Sharma and Australia's Mitchell Starc as the Leading Cricketers in the World for 2025. The recognition is among the most prestigiou...
World Voice Day is observed every year on April 16 to spread awareness about the health of the human voice. It promotes the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of voice disorders, which affect people such as teache...
World Art Day is observed every year on April 15. The day is meant to encourage the growth, spread and enjoyment of art around the world, and to recognise the role of artists and creative expression in society and cultur...
