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World Water Day: 22 March

The International Day of water is observed on 22 March.  The purpose to celebrate this day is to know and embrace the importance of water in human life. This day is observed by all people, countries and organizations worldwide. For the first time this day was observed in 1993 on the same day. Every year different themes are confined to mark this day. These themes are related to water sustainability, availability and preserving water from waste.  The importance of water in human life is immense. It does not require introduction as all human activities rest on the availability of water. Human need water for their survival in every way. A person requires 2 liter of water to drink but to grow food for a person on a daily basis, estimated 3000 liters of water are needed. According to an estimate, agriculture uses 70% of world water. Other human needs include irrigation, domestic use, cooking, washing, inshort every task is dependent on water. The availability of water on earth is...

International Day of Forests: 21 March

  March 21 is dedicated to forests and is celebrated as the International Day of Forests.  Forests are far more important than we consider them. The purpose to celebrate an International Day is to make people aware of their importance and to thanks them for providing humankind so many benefits. The theme for the International Day of forests for 2024 is  Forest and Innovation: New Solutions For a Better World . The purpose for this theme is to convey the message to people that forests are the main role of our ecosystem and we need to save them by technological advancements.  The forests should cover a lot of area on earth to ensure a better climate and sustainable ecosystem. A less surface area covered by forests can lead to very harsh climate and bad consequences.  According to the FAO's 2020 Global Forest Resources Asses sment, the world has  4.06 billion hectares (10 .0 billion acres)  of forest, which is 31% of the Earth's total land area. F urther...

International Day of Happiness: 20 March

20th March is celebrated as the International Happiness Day . It marks the remembrance of happiness in life. It makes us remember that in this busy life, one should take some time out to be happy and embrace the good things around. Happiness can be achieved by small tasks and taking small steps. Studies reveal that being grateful makes a person happy. It is true that when we embrace the things that we have and adopt gratitude, we become more happy and get inner satisfaction and contentment. This day is celebrated to remember us to be happy in life. A number of factors contribute to the happiness of a person. It can be small like completing a task or big one as achieving a goal. Even the relic of a loved one may bring tears in our eyes but it leaves a sense of joy in our heart. A study from Harvard has revealed that good relationships are a big factor in the formation of a happier and joyous life. This means that a good relation with a friend, spouse, sibling, parent or a colleague ...