Current Affairs - Important Days

Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day 2024 is celebrated on February 20th, marking the state's official declaration as a distinct entity within India in 1987. It is a day to commemorate the region's cultural heritage, achievements, and progress since attaining statehood.

The World Day of Social Justice is celebrated globally on February 20th each year. It serves as a reminder of the necessity to confront inequality, injustice, and social exclusion worldwide. This day emphasizes the urgent need for fairer and more equitable societies to address pressing global challenges.

World Pangolin Day was observed on February 17, 2024. The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department, along with environmentalists, initiated an awareness campaign to highlight the conservation needs of the Indian Pangolin, drawing attention to the urgent measures required to protect this endangered species.

World Whale Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday of February in 2024 It falls on February 18. This day, initiated in 1980, aims to raise awareness about whale conservation and the importance of protecting these marine creatures for ecological balance.

The Indian Productivity Week, initiated by National Productivity Day on February 12, extends until February 18 annually. This week serves as a reminder of India's commitment to enhancing productivity across sectors and features activities and discussions centred around boosting economic development.