The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in India, after the Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan.
It is awarded for “distinguished service of a high order” in fields like art, public affairs, medicine, science, sports, literature, and social work.
Established: 1954
Announced: On Republic Day
Presented by: President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Important Days in October
1 October – International Day of Older Persons
Observed by the United Nations to raise awareness about the rights and welfare of elderly people.
2 October – Gandhi Jayanti / International Day of Non-Violence
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
4 October – World Animal Day
Celebrated to promote the welfare of animals worldwide.
5 October – World Teachers’ Day
Organized by UNESCO to honor teachers globally.
8 October – Indian Air Force Day
Celebrates the establishment of the Indian Air Force in 1932.
9 October – World Post Day
Celebrates the establishment of the Universal Postal Union.
10 October – World Mental Health Day
Observed by the World Health Organization to raise awareness about mental health.
11 October – International Day of the Girl Child
Declared by the United Nations to promote girls’ rights and education.
13 October – International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Observed by the United Nations.
14 October – World Standards Day
Promotes international standards.
15 October – Global Handwashing Day
Promotes the importance of handwashing for health and hygiene.
16 October – World Food Day
Observed by the Food and Agriculture Organization.
24 October – United Nations Day
Marks the founding of the United Nations in 1945.
31 October – National Unity Day (India)
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Important Days in December
1 December – World AIDS Day
Observed by the World Health Organization to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
2 December – National Pollution Control Day (India)
Observed in memory of the victims of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy which occurred in 1984.
3 December – International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Declared by the United Nations to promote the rights of disabled persons.
4 December – Indian Navy Day
Celebrates the role of the Indian Navy, especially in the Operation Trident.
7 December – Armed Forces Flag Day (India)
Dedicated to the welfare of soldiers and their families.
9 December – International Anti-Corruption Day
Observed by the United Nations.
10 December – Human Rights Day
Marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations in 1948.
11 December – International Mountain Day
Observed by the United Nations to raise awareness about mountain ecosystems.
14 December – National Energy Conservation Day (India)
Organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
16 December – Vijay Diwas (India)
Marks India’s victory in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
18 December – International Migrants Day
Observed by the United Nations.
22 December – National Mathematics Day (India)
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan.
23 December – Kisan Diwas (National Farmers Day)
Birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh.
24 December – National Consumer Day (India)
Marks the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act 1986.
26 December – Veer Bal Diwas (India)
Veer Bal Diwas is observed every year on 26 December in India.
The day commemorates the martyrdom of the two sons of Guru Gobind Singh.
Their names were:
Important Days in November
1 November – World Vegan Day
Promotes the benefits of a vegan lifestyle and animal welfare.
5 November – World Tsunami Awareness Day
Observed by the United Nations to raise awareness about tsunami disaster preparedness.
7 November – National Cancer Awareness Day (India)
Observed on the birth anniversary of C. V. Raman to spread awareness about cancer prevention.
9 November – National Legal Services Day (India)
Celebrates the role of the National Legal Services Authority in providing free legal services.
11 November – National Education Day (India)
Birth anniversary of Abul Kalam Azad.
14 November – Children’s Day (India)
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru.
16 November – International Day for Tolerance
Declared by UNESCO to promote tolerance and respect among cultures.
19 November – World Toilet Day
Observed by the United Nations to highlight sanitation issues.
20 November – Universal Children’s Day
Promoted by the United Nations to protect children's rights.
21 November – World Television Day
Observed by the United Nations.
26 November – Constitution Day (India)
Marks the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949.
29 November – International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Observed by the United Nations.
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