feb
Feb 1: 48th Raising Day
- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) celebrated in New Delhi, commemorating its origin on Feb 1, 1977.
- ICG was established by the Coast Guard Act, 1978.
Feb 2: World Wetlands Day
- It aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and planet.
- The day commemorates the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in Ramsar, Iran.
- Theme 2024: Wetlands and human wellbeing
Feb 4: International Day of Human Fraternity
- To emphasize the importance of the concept of unity in diversity.
- The day was first observed by the United Nations General Assembly on 21 December 2020.
Feb 5: World Cancer Day
- Theme 2024 : ‘Close the care gap: Everyone deserves access to cancer care.’
Feb 9: ==Abolition of Bonded==
- The Tamil Nadu Government has announced that February 9 will be observed as Bonded Labor Eradication Day every year.
- The State Government aims to make Tamil Nadu a Bonded Labor Free State by 2030.
Feb 10 &Aug 10 : National Deworming Day
- To raise awareness about the symptoms, causes, and harmful effects of parasitic worm infections in children, and the importance of deworming treatment.
- It is an initiative taken by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Feb 10 : World Pulses Day
- The day was first observed in 2018.
- International Year of Pulses is observed in 2016.
Feb 10 : International Day of the Arabian Leopard
- The Day is observed for the first time on February 10, 2024 as the International Day of the Arabian Leopard.
- The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly.
- IUCN Red List - Critically Endangered.
Feb 11: World Unani Day
- Birthday anniversary of famous Indian Unani scholar Hakim Ajmal Khan.
- It is officially recognized as one of the AYUSH systems.
Feb 12: National Productivity Day
- Foundation day of the National Productivity Council (NPC).
- Theme 2024: Productivity, Green Growth, and Sustainability: Celebrating India’s G20 Presidency.
Feb 12: International Epilepsy Day
- International Epilepsy Day is observed on the 2nd Monday of February every year.
- The day is observed to raise awareness about epilepsy, its diagnosis, treatment, and the challenges faced by those living with the condition
- In 2024 the day was observed on February 12, 2024.
- Theme 2024 : “Milestones on My Epilepsy Journey”
Feb 13: National Women’s Day
- To commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu.
- She was given the honour of being called the “Nightingale of India” by Mahatma Gandhi.
Feb 13: World Radio Day
- The day was established in 2011 by UNESCO.
- Theme 2024: “Radio: A century informing, entertaining and educating”.
Feb 17: World Pangolin Day
- The day is observed to raise awareness for the conservation’s efforts of one of the world’s most trafficked mammals.
- The day is observed in India with special focus on the plight of the Indian Pangolin.
Feb 19: Soil Health Card Day
- To commemorate the launch of the Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme and to raise awareness of its advantages.
- SHC Scheme was launched on 19 February 2015.
- SHC is a printed report which contains nutrient status of soil with respect to 12 nutrients
Feb 20: Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day
- On 20th February 1987, Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged State.
- It was known as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) till 1972.
- On 20 January 1972, it gained the status of a Union Territory and was renamed Arunachal Pradesh.
- Article 371H deals with the special provisions for the state of Arunachal Pradesh
Feb 21 : International Mother Language Day
- 2024 theme “Multilingual education – a pillar of learning and intergenerational learning”.
Feb 24: ==Tamil Nadu Girl Child Protection Day==
- The birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, is observed as the ‘State Girl Child Protection Day’.
- The day was first observed in 2020.
Feb 28: National Science Day
- To commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian Scientist CV Raman.
- Theme 2024 : “Indigenous Technology for Viksit Bharat”