IMPORTANT DAYS
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World Diabetes Day – November 14
On 14th November 2017, World Diabetes Day was observed all over the world.
World Diabetes Day:
i. The theme of World Diabetes Day 2017 is ‘Women and diabetes – our right to a healthy future’. World Diabetes Day was launched in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the rapid rise of diabetes around the world.
ii. World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign focusing on diabetes mellitus held on November 14 each year.
iii. It is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). This day marks the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best and John James Rickard Macleod, first conceived the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.
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About International Diabetes Federation (IDF):
♦ Purpose – raising global awareness of diabetes, promoting appropriate diabetes care and prevention
♦ Headquarters – Brussels, Belgium
♦ Members – 230 national diabetes associations in more than 160 countries
Children’s Day – November 14
On 14th November 2017, Children’s Day was celebrated all over India.
Children’s Day:
i. Children’s Day is celebrated across India to increase awareness of the rights, care and education of children. It is celebrated on 14 November every year on the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru also called ‘Chacha Nehru’.
ii. On this day, chocolates and gifts are distributed among children and schools organize different events such as debates, music and dance performances.
iii. Prior to 1964, India celebrated Children’s Day on 20 November, which was observed as the universal Children’s Day by the United Nations. But after Jawaharlal Nehru’s death in 1964, it was decided to celebrate his birthday as Children’s Day.
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About Jawaharlal Nehru:
♦ First Prime Minister of India
♦ Political party – Indian National Congress
♦ Occupation – Barrister, writer, politician
♦ Award – Bharat Ratna