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Important Days in March for competitive exams osssc // ssc

Important Days in March

Observed by the United Nations to promote equality and eliminate discrimination.

3 March – World Wildlife Day
Declared by the United Nations to raise awareness about protecting wild animals and plants.

4 March – National Safety Day (India)
Observed by the National Safety Council to promote safety awareness in workplaces.

Celebrates women's achievements and promotes gender equality worldwide.

14 March – Pi Day
Celebrates the mathematical constant π (3.14) and the importance of mathematics.

Promoted by Consumers International to protect consumer rights.





 

16 March – National Vaccination Day (India)
Marks the first oral polio vaccine given in India under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

20 March – International Day of Happiness
Declared by the United Nations to promote happiness and well-being.

21 March – International Day of Forests
Observed by the United Nations to highlight the importance of forests.

22 March – World Water Day
Organized by the United Nations to promote sustainable water management.

23 March – Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs’ Day)
Observed in memory of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar who were executed by the British in 1931.

Observed by the World Health Organization to raise awareness about tuberculosis.

27 March – World Theatre Day
Celebrated by the International Theatre Institute to promote theatre arts.







Important Days in January for competitive exams osssc // ssc

Important Days in January


1 January – Global Family Day

Promotes peace, sharing, and unity among families around the world.


4 January – World Braille Day

Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, the creator of the Braille writing system for visually impaired people.


6 January – World Day of War Orphans

Raises awareness about the difficulties faced by children who lose parents due to wars.


9 January – Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (NRI Day)

Commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India in 1915.


10 January – World Hindi Day

Promotes the Hindi language globally.


11 January – National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Focuses on preventing human trafficking and protecting victims.


12 January – National Youth Day (India)

Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.


14 January – Makar Sankranti

A major harvest festival celebrated in many parts of India.


15 January – Indian Army Day

Marks the day when K. M. Cariappa took command of the Indian Army in 1949.



16 January – National Startup Day (India)

Declared by the Government of India to promote startups and innovation.


23 January – Parakram Diwas

Birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose.


24 January – National Girl Child Day (India)

Promotes awareness about the rights and education of girls.


25 January – National Voters’ Day (India)

Celebrated by the Election Commission of India to encourage voter participation.


26 January – Republic Day

Marks the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950.


27 January – International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Observed by the United Nations to remember victims of the Holocaust.


30 January – Martyrs’ Day (India)

Observed on the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.








Important Days in June for competitive exams osssc // ssc

Important Days in June


1 June – Global Day of Parents

Observed by the United Nations to honor parents and their role in nurturing children.


3 June – World Bicycle Day

Declared by the United Nations to recognize the importance of bicycles for health and environment.


4 June – International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

Observed by the United Nations to acknowledge the suffering of children worldwide.


5 June – World Environment Day

Organized by the United Nations Environment Programme to encourage environmental protection.


7 June – World Food Safety Day

Observed by the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization.


8 June – World Oceans Day

Declared by the United Nations to promote ocean conservation.


12 June – World Day Against Child Labour

Observed by the International Labour Organization.


14 June – World Blood Donor Day

Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner.


15 June – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Observed by the United Nations.


17 June – World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

Declared by the United Nations.





20 June – World Refugee Day

Observed by the United Nations to honor refugees worldwide.


21 June – International Yoga Day

Promoted globally after the initiative of Narendra Modi and declared by the United Nations.


23 June – United Nations Public Service Day

Recognizes the value of public service worldwide.


26 June – International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Observed by the United Nations.


29 June – National Statistics Day (India)

Celebrated on the birth anniversary of P. C. Mahalanobis.






Important Days in May for competitive exams osssc // ssc

 Important Days in May


1 May – International Labour Day (May Day)

Celebrates the contribution of workers and the labour movement worldwide.


3 May – World Press Freedom Day

Observed by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to promote freedom of the press.


4 May – International Firefighters’ Day

Honours firefighters for their service and sacrifice.


7 May – World Athletics Day

Promotes sports and physical fitness among youth.


8 May – World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant and organized by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.


11 May – National Technology Day (India)

Marks the anniversary of the Pokhran-II Nuclear Tests conducted in 1998 in Pokhran.


12 May – International Nurses Day

Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.


15 May – International Day of Families

Observed by the United Nations to highlight the importance of families.




17 May – World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Organized by the International Telecommunication Union.


18 May – International Museum Day

Celebrated by the International Council of Museums.


21 May – National Anti-Terrorism Day (India)

Observed on the death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi.


22 May – International Day for Biological Diversity

Observed by the United Nations to promote biodiversity conservation.


31 May – World No Tobacco Day

Organized by the World Health Organization to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco.







Important Days in April for competitive exams osssc // ssc

Important Days in April

1 April – Odisha Foundation Day (Utkal Divas)
Celebrates the formation of the state of Odisha in 1936.

Observed by the United Nations to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder.

4 April – International Day for Mine Awareness
Observed by the United Nations to raise awareness about landmines.

5 April – National Maritime Day (India)
Celebrates the contribution of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to maritime trade.

7 April – World Health Day
Observed by the World Health Organization to promote global health awareness.

10 April – World Homeopathy Day
Marks the birth anniversary of Samuel Hahnemann.

11 April – National Safe Motherhood Day (India)
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi.

14 April – Ambedkar Jayanti
Birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar.









18 April – World Heritage Day
Observed by UNESCO to promote awareness about cultural heritage.

21 April – National Civil Services Day (India)
Celebrates the contribution of civil servants in administration.

22 April – Earth Day
Promotes environmental protection across the world.

Observed by UNESCO to promote reading and publishing.

24 April – National Panchayati Raj Day (India)
Celebrates the Panchayati Raj system in India.

25 April – World Malaria Day
Observed by the World Health Organization to raise awareness about malaria.

Celebrated by International Theatre Institute.








Important Days in February for competitive exams osssc // ssc

Important Days in February

1 February – Indian Coast Guard Day
Celebrates the establishment of the Indian Coast Guard in 1977.

2 February – World Wetlands Day
Marks the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in Ramsar, Iran in 1971.

4 February – World Cancer Day
Organized by the Union for International Cancer Control to spread awareness about cancer.

6 February – International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Observed by the United Nations to raise awareness against this harmful practice.

10 February – National Deworming Day (India)
A health initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Promotes the participation of women and girls in science.

12 February – National Productivity Day (India)
Observed by the National Productivity Council.

13 February – World Radio Day
Declared by UNESCO to highlight the importance of radio.

14 February – National Black Day (India)
Observed in memory of the martyrs of the Pulwama Attack in Pulwama.

Observed by the United Nations to promote equality and social justice.

Declared by UNESCO to promote linguistic diversity.

24 February – Central Excise Day (India)

27 February – World NGO Day
Recognizes the role of non-governmental organizations.

28 February – National Science Day (India)
Celebrated to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by C. V. Raman in 1928.














12 February – National Productivity Day (India)/ Darwin Day
Observed by the National Productivity Council.

13 February – World Radio Day
Declared by UNESCO to highlight the importance of radio.

14 February – National Black Day (India)
Observed in memory of the martyrs of the Pulwama Attack in Pulwama.

20 February – World Day of Social Justice
Observed by the United Nations to promote equality and social justice.

21 February – International Mother Language Day
Declared by UNESCO to promote linguistic diversity.

24 February – Central Excise Day (India)
Celebrated by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.

27 February – World NGO Day
Recognizes the role of non-governmental organizations.

28 February – National Science Day (India)
Celebrated to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by C. V. Raman in 1928.


 

Padma Vibhushan Awards 2026 Second-highest civilian award in India

Padma Vibhushan Awards 2026

The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India, after the Bharat Ratna.

It is given for exceptional and distinguished service in any field such as art, public affairs, science, literature, social work, and sports.

Established: 1954

Presented by: President of India

Announced: Every year on Republic Day.


1. Dharmendra (Posthumous)

Legendary Bollywood actor.

Recognized for his contribution to Indian cinema.


2. K. T. Thomas

Former judge of the Supreme Court of India.

Known for important judgments including the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.


3. N. Rajam

Famous Hindustani classical violinist.

Known for popularizing the “Gayaki Ang” violin style.


4. P. Narayanan

Veteran journalist and writer from Kerala.

Co-founder and editor of the Malayalam newspaper Janmabhumi.


5. V. S. Achuthanandan (Posthumous)

Veteran politician and former Chief Minister of Kerala.

Recognized for his contribution to public affairs and politics.




ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Winners List (2007–2026)

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Winners List (20072026)

Winners History (2007–2024)

2007

The first T20 World Cup was held in South Africa.

The India national cricket team, led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, defeated Pakistan national cricket team in the final and became the first champion.


2009

The tournament was hosted by England.

Pakistan national cricket team won the title by defeating Sri Lanka national cricket team.


2010

The competition took place in the West Indies.

The England cricket team won their first T20 World Cup by beating Australia national cricket team.


2012

Hosted by Sri Lanka.

The West Indies cricket team defeated Sri Lanka and won their first T20 World Cup.


2014

The tournament was held in Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka national cricket team won their first T20 title by defeating India in the final.


2016

Hosted by India.

The West Indies cricket team won their second title by defeating England in a thrilling final.


2021

The tournament was organized in United Arab Emirates and Oman.

Australia national cricket team won their first T20 World Cup by beating New Zealand national cricket team.





2022

Hosted by Australia.

England cricket team defeated Pakistan and won their second T20 World Cup.


2024

The tournament was jointly hosted by United States and West Indies.

The India national cricket team defeated South Africa national cricket team and won their second title.


2026

The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

The India national cricket team defeated New Zealand national cricket team and won their Third title.


Year

Host Country

Winner

Runner-up

2007

South Africa

India national cricket team

Pakistan national cricket team

2009

England

Pakistan national cricket team

Sri Lanka national cricket team

2010

West Indies

England cricket team

Australia national cricket team

2012

Sri Lanka

West Indies cricket team

Sri Lanka national cricket team

2014

Bangladesh

Sri Lanka national cricket team

India national cricket team

2016

India

West Indies cricket team

England cricket team

2021

UAE & Oman

Australia national cricket team

New Zealand national cricket team

2022

Australia

England cricket team

Pakistan national cricket team

2024

USA & West Indies

India national cricket team

South Africa national cricket team

2026

India & Sri Lanka

India national cricket team

New Zealand national cricket team


Padma Bhushan Award 2026 third-highest civilian award in India

Padma Bhushan Award 2026 The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in India, after the Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan . It i...