Important Dates & Festivities - Current Affairs for July, 2016

Important Dates & Festivities Current Affairs for July, 2016

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▼ Peru celebrates National Day   [07-29-16]

President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings to the government and people of the Republic of Peru on the occasion of their national day (July 28, 2016).

  • The current president of the nation is Pedro Pablo Kuczynski
  • India and Peru are two ancient civilisations of the world with deep bilateral ties.

▼ World Hepatitis Day observed on July 28, 2016   [07-29-16]

World Hepatitis Day was observed on July 28 by WHO.

  • According to a TOI estimate, over 52 million Indians are infected with the disease.
  • WHO has recognised viral hepatitis as a serious problem in India.
  • Indian Society for Clinical Research states of 5 hepatitis viruses- A, B, C, D and E, hepatitis C alone affects 12 million in India.
  • Three of the virus types C, D and E have no cure and all the types are contagious and potentially life threatening.
  • According to ISCR, India has 17 percent of the international population and 20 percent of the global disease burden yet less than 1.4 percent of all global clinical trials are performed in the country.
  • In SE Asia, viral hepatitis is causing liver cancer and cirrhosis.
  • Hepatitis has been called a silent killer with latest WHO reports indicating 400 million people are infected with hepatitis B and C, 10 times the number of persons with HIV.

▼ WHO launches Injection Safety Project on World Hepatitis Day   [07-29-16]

World Health Organisation has launched Injection Safety Project in India on World Hepatitis day.

  • The disease is widespread and safe injections, blood transfusions and other healthcare products can prevent spread of Hepatitis C and B, while factors like clean food and water can prevent types A and E.
  • Around 33 percent of Hepatitis B and 42 percent of Hepatitis C are due to unsafe injections.
  • Injection Safety Project was started in 2015 by WHO and stresses injection safety through development of smart auto disable syringes in developing nations by 2020 and the need for partnership between public and private sector stakeholders

▼ Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrates 10th anniversary and foundation day   [07-28-16]

Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrated the anniversary and foundation day on 27th July, 2016. Dr. Vardhan, Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences released the Vision and Strategy Document for coming 15 years (upto 2030) at the Foundation Day function.

  • Ministry of Earth Sciences was established in 2006 brining met, ocean development and operational seismology activities under one roof.
  • Mission of the ministry is providing services for weather, natural hazards, climate, ocean and coastal state, seismology and exploration of marine living and non living resources and polar regions.

▼ PM Narendra Modi salutes soldiers on Kargil Vijay Divas   [07-27-16]

This Divas was held on 26th July and is a week long celebration saluting the heroes of the Kargil war.

  • The week long Divas is being held at Dras and New Delhi and is the 17th anniversary of the day in 1999 when Indian soldiers fought fearlessly and bravely in the Kargil War.

▼ President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee greets Maldives on Independence Day   [07-27-16]

President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings to the government and people of Republic of Maldives on the occasion of their Independence Day i.e July 26, 2016.

  • President of the Republic of Maldives was His Excellency Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.
  • This marks their 51st Independence Day.
  • India and Maldives share common strategic interest in peace and prosperity of the Indian Ocean region.

▼ President of India extends greetings to Republic of Egypt   [07-25-16]

President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Egypt on the eve of their national day.

  • Their national day is celebrated on July 23, 2016.
  • The current president of the Arab Republic of Egypt is Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
  • India views Egypt as the important partner in the Arab world and contribution in the India Africa Forum Summit.

▼ President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee extended greetings to people of Belgium   [07-21-16]

President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitiations to the King and people of Belgium on the eve of their National Day i.e July 21, 2016.

  • The President extended his congratulations to the King of Belgium, King Philippe.

▼ President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee extends greetings to Colombia on National Day’s eve   [07-20-16]

President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings and felicitations to Government and Republic of Colombia’s people on the eve of their national day i.e July 20, 2016.

  • The current president of the Republic of Colombia is Mr. Juan Manuel Santos.

▼ Nelson Mandela International Day observed across the world on 18th July 2016   [07-19-16]

Nelson Mandela International Day was observed across the world on 18th July 2016 to honour Nobel Peace Prize laureate Nelson Mandela from 1918 to 2013.

  • This day aims to help people change the world for the better.
  • It has been celebrated since 2009.

▼ World Youth Skills Day celebrated on 15th July 2016   [07-18-16]

The World Youth Skills Day has been internationally observed on 15th July 2016 with the theme Skills Development to Improve Youth Employment.

  • UN organised the event facilitated by the UN Envoy on Youth Ahmad Alhendawi.
  • The event was co-organised with the Permanent Missions of Portugal and Sri Lanka to the UN, UNESCO and ILO.
  • The day is observed to create more awareness and discussion on training and development of skills for youth today.
  • World Youth Skills Day was established in November 2014 to raise awareness about increasing youth skill development.

▼ France, Iraq celebrates National Day on July 14, 2016   [07-14-16]

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of France on the eve of their National Day (July 14, 2016).

  • Current president of France is Francois Hollande
  • Iraq also celebrated its national day on July 14, 2016
  • Fuad Musum is the current President of Iraq

▼ President of India greets Montenegro on National Day   [07-13-16]

President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings to the government and people of Montenegro on the eve of their national day.

  • The current president of the Republic of Montenegro is Mr. Filip Vujanovic.
  • The national day is celebrated on July 13, 2016.

▼ National day of Sao Tome and Principe celebrated on July 12, 2016   [07-12-16]

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe on the eve of their National Day (July 12, 2016).

  • In a message to Mr. Manuel Pinto da Costa, the President of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Principe, the President has spoken of the need for peace and prosperity of its citizens.

▼ Kiribati celebrates Independence day on July 12   [07-12-16]

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Kiribati on the eve of their Independence Day (July 12, 2016).

  • In a message to His Excellency Taneti Mamau, the President of the Republic of Kiribati, the President extended his warmest greetings

▼ Hemis festival will be held between July 14 and 15   [07-12-16]

The festival will be held between July 14 and 15 at Ladakh Hemis Monastery.

  • Hemis festival 2016 or Hemis Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Drukpa, located in Hemis, Ladakh.
  • Situated 45 km away from Leh, the monastery was re-formed d in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal.
  • The Hemis Festival is a two-day long cultural extravaganza dedicated to (Lord Padmasambhava) venerated as the Dance Performance at Hemis Monastery representative reincarnate of Buddha.
  • Every 12th year known as the Tibetan Year of the Monkey, Hemis Monastery Festival takes on an auspicious turn.
  • The largest Thangka will be unfurled this year after twelve years, in 2016.

▼ World Population Day observed on July 11, 2016   [07-12-16]

World Population Day was observed on July 11, 2016 with the theme investing in teenage girls.

  • Theme focuses on empowerment of teenage girls.
  • Many teenage girls around the globe are considered by communities or parents to be ready for marriage and the girls lack information about health, human rights and reproductive rights.

▼ Mongolia celebrates National Day on July 11, 2016   [07-11-16]

President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the eve of the national day of Mongolia, wished its people and the government of this nation.

  • The National Day is celebrated on July 11, 2016
  • Relations were elevated between the two countries to Strategic Partnership during the visit of PM Shri Narendra Modi on May 2015.

▼ President Pranab Mukherjee extends greetings and felicitations to Bahamas on National Day   [07-11-16]

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee extended greetings and felicitation to the government and people of the Commonwealth of Bahamas on the eve of their national day.

  • The country celebrated its National Day on July 10, 2016.
  • Currently, the Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas is Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling.

▼ President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee extends greetings to Union of Comoros   [07-6-16]

President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings and felicitations to Government and people of the Union of Comoros on their national day

  • The national day was July 6, 2016
  • The current president of the Union of Comoros is Col Azali Assoumani
  • India and Comoros also enjoy close and cordial relations

▼ President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee extended greetings to the Republic of Malawi   [07-6-16]

President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings and felicitations to government and people of Republic of Malawi on the eve of their National Day (July 06, 2016)

  • Prof Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi was greeted by President Mukherjee as well

▼ President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee extends greetings to Venezuela on their National Day   [07-5-16]

President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee greeted the people and government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on their National Day on July 5, 2016.

  • President of Venezuela is His Excellency Nicolas Maduro Moros

▼ President of India greets Algeria on Independence Day   [07-5-16]

President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings to the government and people of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on their Independence day on July 5, 2016.

  • The current president of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria is Mr Abdelaziz Boutefilka.

▼ President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee extends greetings to the Republic of Belarus on the eve of their Independence Day   [07-4-16]

President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Belarus on the eve of their Independence Day(July 3, 2016).

  • The current president of the Republic of Belarus is Alexander Lukashenko

▼ President of India extends greetings to Republic of Rwanda on the eve of their National Day   [07-4-16]

President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings to the government and people of the Republic of Rwanda on the eve of their national day on July 4, 2016

  • The current president of the Republic of Rwanda is Paul Kagame
  • Rwanda is currently commemorating 22nd year marking the end of genocide in 2016

▼ United States celebrates Independence Day   [07-4-16]

President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings and felicitations to Government and people of the United States of America on the eve of their Independence Day which is July 4, 2016.

  • Current president of the US is Barack Obama

▼ Burundi, Ghana, Canada celebrate National Day   [07-1-16]

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Burundi , Canada and Somalia on the eve of their National Day (July 01, 2016).

  • Mr. Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of the Republic of Burundi, and Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, were also congratulated by the President
  • Right Honourable David Johnston, the Governor-General of Canada was also congratulated