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When is World Environment Day, recognized by the UN observed?
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The United Nations designated 5 June as World Environment Day to highlight that the protection and health of the environment is a major issue, which affects the well - being of peoples and economic development throughout the world.
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When is World Blind Day/World Sight Day observed?
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When is International Day of Engineers, recognized by India, in remembrance of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya observed?
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Every year on 15 September, India celebrates Engineers' Day to mark the birth anniversary of India's finest engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
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When is Doctors' Day, Bidhan Chandra Roy birthday observed?
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National Doctors' Day is celebrated in India on 1 July every year. The day is dedicated to Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy for his contribution to medical science. He was one of the greatest statesmen in India.
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When is World Music Day observed?
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World Music Day is an annual celebration observed on 21 June around the world​.
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When is World Maritime Day, recognized by the UN observed?
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The United Nations (UN), via the International Maritime Organization (IMO), created World Maritime Day to celebrate the international maritime industry's contribution towards the world's economy, especially in shipping. The event's date varies by year and country but it is always on the last week of September.
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Non Resident Indians (NRI) Day is marked on :
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Non Resident Indian Day is a celebratory day observed on 9 January by the Republic of India to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community towards the development of India.
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World day to combat desertification and drought is observed on -
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The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a United Nations observance celebrated each year on 17 June. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the presence of desertification and drought, highlighting methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought. Each year's global celebration has a unique, novel emphasis that had not been developed previously.
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When is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, recognized by the UN observed?
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The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is an international observance celebrated each year on 17 October throughout the world.
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World Human Rights Day is observed on :
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Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.