Important Dates in February, International and National Events

Teaching Aspirants across the country prepare themselves for various government teaching exams. One of the most important sections in any Government Teaching Recruitment Exams is General Knowledge or General Awareness Section which includes questions on static and trending Current Affairs. In the following article, the candidates will find information on the Important Dates in February 2023 as events and dates are one of the most common questions in the Government Teaching Exams.

Important Days in 2023

Important Dates in February

Here is the list of Important Dates in February 2023. The candidates will find all the Important Dates in February 2023 in a tabular format for easy reading and comprehension.

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Important Dates in February 2023 Explained

Check out the following section for a detailed description of each Important Dates in February 2023. The candidates will find the significance, history and theme of the Important Dates in February in detail which will help them prepare for the upcoming teaching exams.

1st February – Indian Coast Guard Day

The foundation Day of the Indian Coast Guard is celebrated on 1st February every year. On 1st February 1977, the Interim Indian Coast Guard was established to prevent goods smuggling from the sea route which had a crucially negative impact on the Indian Economy. On Indian Coast Guard Day, the 46th Raising Day will be celebrated by the Indian Coast guard.

2nd February – World Wetlands Day

World Wetlands Day is celebrated on 2nd February every year to create awareness about the conservation of Wetlands across the world. On 2nd February 1971, the Convention on the Wetlands was adopted in Ramsar, Iran. As the world is losing Wetlands three times faster than forests, the need to rapidly protect and conserve the Wetlands has become vital for maintaining the ecological balance of the blue planet.

2nd February – RA Awareness Day

The Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day is observed on 2nd February 2013. The Rheumatoid Patient Foundation was formed by Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients who came together to create awareness about Rheumatoid Arthritis which is an autoimmune disease. Rheumatoid Arthritis is often ignored by the patients as the symptoms include joint pains and other bones and swelling in the bones.

4th February – World Cancer Day

4th February is observed as World Cancer Day since 2000. The main objective of World Cancer Day 2023 is to create awareness about cancer and its prevention, early detection and subsequent treatment. The theme for World Cancer Day 2023 is “Close the Care Gap”.

4th February – National Day of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka celebrates its Independence Day 4th of February every year and they have declared it as the National Day of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka attained their Independence from the Britishers on 4th February 1948. The National Day of Sri Lanka is celebrated by hoisting their National Flag and National Day Parades are organised.

6th February: International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

United Nations declared 6th February as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation in 2003. The aim is to promote awareness about Female Genital Mutilation which includes procedures altering or injuring the female genitals for non-medical purposes. Female Genital Mutilation is recognised as a violation of the human rights, integrity and health of women and girls.

8th February – Safer Internet Day

The Safer Internet Day is observed on the 8th of February to promote responsible and safer use of the Internet and online technology by children and young individuals across the globe. The theme for the Safer Internet Day 2023 is “Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online”.

10th February – National Deworming Day

On 10th February 2023, National Deworming Day is observed to promote awareness among parents and children about the health concerns caused by worms. The Initiative is taken by the  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to eliminate the cases of Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) which are commonly known as parasitic intestinal worms, among all children and adolescents.

10th February – World Pulses Day

World Pulse Day is celebrated on 10th February every year to promote awareness about the nutritional benefits of eating Pulses across the world. Pulses are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for both food and feed which has great nutritional values. People should include pulse in their daily diet to see drastically positive changes in their health.

11th February – World Day of the Sick

11th February was declared the World Day of the Sick by Saint John Paul II in 1992. The aim of this is to encourage people to pray for the recovery and well-being of sick people and the caregivers who are attending to sick people. The theme for the World Day of the Sick 2023 is “Standing beside those who suffer on a path of charity”

11th February – International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on 11th February every year since 2013 to promote full and equal access to and participation of women and girls in the field of science, technology and innovation. As UNESCO prioritises gender equality globally, International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an initiative to provide support to girls to go ahead with their education and explore their full ability and potential to let their ideas be heard and make significant contributions to science and technology.

12th February – Darwin Day

Darwin Day is celebrated on 12th February every year as it is the birth anniversary of Charles Darwin. He was born on 12th February 1809. Darwin published his scientific literature On The Origin of Species in 1849 which is still considered the foundation of evolutionary biology. Darwin’s book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. His immense contribution to the field has earned him the title of Father of Evolution.

12th February – Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln was born on 12th February 1809 in Kentucky. He is among the most influential President’s United States whose momentous achievements include a political struggle to end slavery and create possibilities to provide civil and social freedom and rights to the African-Americans.

12th February – National Productivity Day

On 12th February every year, National Productivity Day is celebrated in India. The main aim to celebrate this day is to promote awareness about the significance of improving efficiency and quality and competitiveness in all sectors and areas of the Indian Economy.

13th February – World Radio Day

World Radio Day is observed on 13th February every year since  2012. The aim of World Radio Day is to commemorate the importance of Radio in the field of communication and the ability to reach out to the widest audience that has shaped society for over a century. The theme for World Radio Day is Radio and Peace.

13th February – Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary

Born on 13th February 1879 in Hyderabad, Sarojini Naidu was an Indian Politician, Activities, Poet and feminist whose contribution to the Freedom Struggle of India against brutal British Rule is unparalleled. She is also known as the Nightingale of India.

14th February – Saint Valentine’s Day

Saint Valentine of Rome was martyred on 14th February AD 269 by Claudius Gothisius for marrying off young Christian couples in secret defying the decree passed by the emperor against marrying the Christians. Saint Valentine’s became a symbol of love, passion, Peace, harmony and courage. Saint Valentine’s Day is celebrated by young lovers expressing their love and admiration for their beloved.

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14th February – International Epilepsy Day

International Epilepsy day is celebrated on 14th February every year since 2015. International Epilepsy Day is organised by organized by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). The main aim is to encourage people with epilepsy to share their stories and others to be more accepting and understanding of people with epilepsy.

18th February to 27th February – Taj Mahotsav

To promote the rich arts, crafts and cultures of India, Taj Mahotsav will be celebrated in Shilpgram, Near the Taj Mahal in Agra. It’s a 10 days long carnival which will include various programs of dance and music, a display of the finest craftsmanship of Inda, tantalizing cuisine of India by renowned Chefs, and various other activities.

20th February – Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day

People of Arunachal Pradesh celebrate the Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day on 20th February every year. The state of Arunachal Pradesh was established on 20th February 1987 from the erstwhile North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) region. Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day celebrates the attainment of statehood of Arunachal Pradesh.

20th February – World Day of Social Justice

On 20th February, World Day of Social Justice is observed to promote social justice and close the gap between the communities to fight against gender equality, poverty, religious discrimination, physical discrimination, illiteracy and other forms of social injustices prevailing in the world. The theme for World Day of Social Justice is yet to be decided.

21st February – International Mother Language Day

The United Nations declared 21st February as International Mother Language Day in the year 2000 based on the initiative taken by Bangladesh. International Mother Language Day is a reminder of the battles fought and sacrifices made for the Mother Tongue in Bangla. Now, International Mother Language Day is also celebrated to promote the use of any individual’s mother tongue with pride and respect.

22nd February – World Thinking Day

World Thinking Day is celebrated on 22nd February by all Girls Guides and Girls Scouts across the world. World Thinking Day to dedicated to promoting thinking about the global issues that have been creating a significantly adverse effect on the world and coming up with adequate solutions for them.

24th February – Central Excise Day

Every year on 24th February, Central Excise Day is celebrated to honour and appreciate the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance is responsible for the formulation of policy relating to the levy and collection of Indirect taxes namely Customs duty, Central Excise duty Central Goods and Service tax.

27th February – World NGO Day

World NGO Day is celebrated on 27th February every year to appreciate the hard work and achievements of the NGOs who have been relentlessly working to bring positive change in the world. The main aim of World NGO Day is to raise awareness of various NGOs working at the local levels on education, inequality and poverty eradication.

28th February – National Science Day

National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28th February to commemorate the discovery of ‘Raman Effect’ on 28th February 1928 by Sir C.V. Raman. His extensive research in the field of Physics specifically in light scattering and the ultimate discovery of ‘Raman Effect’ made him one of the finest physicists of India of all time. He won the Nobel Prize for the discovery of ‘Raman Effect’ in 1930.

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