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• Important Days (National & International)
• International Organizations – Headquarters
• National Parks
• Bird Sanctuaries
• Power Plants
• Stadiums
• Dams
• Airports
• Temples
• Indian Cities on the bank of A river
• Ports
• Lakes
• Waterfalls
• Dance Forms
Important Days
January 4: World Braille Day January 25: National Voters
January 9: NRI Day day
January 10: World Hindi Day January 26: India’s Republic
January 12: National Youth Day, International Customs
Day Day
January 15: Army day January 30: Martyrs’ Day
January 24: National Girl February 4: World Cancer Day
Child Day February 10: National De-
worming Day
February 6: International Day February 20: World Day of Social
of Zero Tolerance to Female Justice
Genital Mutilation February 21: International Mother
February 12: National Language Day
Productivity Day February 24: Central Excise Day
February 13: World Radio Day February 28: National Science Day
February 14: Valentine Day
March 1: Zero Discrimination Day
March 3: World Wildlife Day, National Defense Day
March 4: National Security Day
March 8: International Women’s Day
March 13: No Smoking Day (second Wednesday in March)
March 15: World Disabled Day; World Consumer Rights Day
March 18: Ordnance Factories Day (India)
March 21: World Forestry Day; World Down Syndrome Day
March 22: World Day for Water
March 23: World Meteorological Day
March 24: World TB Day
March 27: World Theatre Day
April 2: World Autism Awareness Day
April 5: International Day for Mine Awareness; National
Maritime Day
April 7: World Health Day
April 10: World Homeopathy Day
April 11: National Safe Motherhood Day
April 17: World Haemophilia Day
April 18: World Heritage Day
April 21: Secretaries’ Day
April 22: Earth Day
April 23: World Book and Copyright Day
April 24: National Panchayati Day
April 29: International Dance Day
May 1: Workers’ Day (International Labour Day), Maharashtra Day
May 3: Press Freedom Day
May (1st Sunday): World Laughter Day
May (1st Tuesday): World Asthma Day
May (2nd Sunday): Mother’s Day
May 4: Coal Miners’ Day; International Firefighters Day
May 7: World Athletics Day
May 8: World Red Cross Day
May 9: World Thalassemia Day
May 11: National Technology Day
May 12: International Nurses Day
May 15: International Day of the Family
May 17: World Telecommunication Day; World Hypertension
Day
May 18: World AIDS Vaccine Day
May 22: International Day for Biological Diversity
May 24: Commonwealth Day
May 31: Anti-tobacco Day
June 1: World Milk Day
June 4: International Day of Innocent Children Victims of
Aggression
June 5: World Environment Day
June (3rd Sunday): Father’s Day
June 8: World Ocean Day
June 12: Anti-Child Labor Day
June 14: World Blood Donor Day
June 20: World Refugee Day
June 21: International day of yoga
June 26: International Day against Drug Abuse and
illicit Trafficking
July 1: Doctor’s Day
July 6: World Zoonosis Day
July 11: World Population Day
July 18: International Nelson Mandela Day
August (1st Sunday): International Friendship Day
August 6: Hiroshima Day
August 8: World Senior Citizen’s Day
August 9: Quit India Day, Nagasaki Day
August 15: Indian Independence Day
August 18: IntI. Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
August 19: Photography Day
August 29: National Sports Day
September 2: Coconut Day
September 5: Teachers’ Day; Sanskrit Day
September 8: International Literacy Day
September 15: Engineers’ Day
September 16: World Ozone Day
September 21: Alzheimer’s Day; Day for Peace & Non-violence (UN)
September 22: Rose Day (Welfare of cancer patients)
September 26: Day of the Deaf; World Contraception Day
September 27: World Tourism Day
September 29: World Heart Day
October 1: International Day for the Elderly
October 2: Gandhi Jayanthi; International Day of Non-Violence
October(1st Monday): World Habitat Day
October 4: World Animal Welfare Day
October 8: Indian Air Force Day
October 9: World Post Office Day
October 10: National Post Day; World Mental Health Day
October 2nd Thursday: World Sight Day
October 13: UN International Day for Natural Disaster
Reduction
October 14: World Standards Day
October 15: World Students Day; World White Cane Day
(guiding the blind)
October 16: World Food Day
October 24: UN Day; World Development Information Day
October 30: World Thrift Day
November 5: World tsunami day
November 7: National Cancer Awareness Day
November 9: Legal Services Day
November 14: Children’s Day; Diabetes Day
November 17: National Epilepsy Day
November 20: Africa Industrialization Day
November 21: World Television Day
December 1: World AIDS Day
December 2: National Pollution Control
December 3: World Day of the Handicapped
December 4: Indian Navy Day
December 7: Indian Armed Forces Flag Day
December 10: Human Rights Day; IntI. Children’s Day of
Broadcasting
December 11: International Mountain Day
December 14: World Energy Conservation Day
December 16: Vijay Diwas
December 18: Minorities Rights Day (India)
December 22: National Mathematics Day
December 23: Kisan Divas (Farmer’s Day) (India)
December 24: National Consumers Day
December 25: Christmas Day
NAME OF ORGANIZATION HEADQUARTER
Geneva –
World Trade Organization
Switzerland
Geneva –
World Health Organization
Switzerland
Geneva –
General Agreement on Tariffs &Trade
Switzerland
United Nations High Commission for Geneva –
Refugees Switzerland
United Nations Conference on Trade & Geneva –
Development Switzerland
Geneva –
International Labour Organization
Switzerland
Geneva –
International Telecommunications Union
Switzerland
Geneva -
World Intellectual Property Organization
Switzerland
Basel –
Bank for International Settlements
Switzerland
Berne –
Universal Postal Union
Switzerland
Federation of International Football Zurich –
Association Switzerland
United Nations New York –USA
NAME OF ORGANIZATION HEADQUARTER
United Nations Development Programme New York –USA
United Nations International Children's
New York – USA
Emergency Fund
Washington DC –
World Bank Group
USA
Washington DC –
International Monetary Fund
USA
International Maritime Organization London – UK
Commonwealth Heads of Governments
London – UK
Meet
Amnesty International London - UK
United Nations Educational, Scientific &
Paris – France
Cultural Organization
Organisation for Economic Co- Operation
Paris – France
& Development
International Criminal Police Organisation
Lyon – France
[INTERPOL]
International Atomic Energy Agency Vienna – Austria
United Nations Industrial Development
Vienna – Austria
Organisation
United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime Vienna – Austria
World Tourism Organization Madrid – Spain
The Hague –
International Court of Justice
Netherlands
Organization for the Prohibition of The Hague –
Chemical Weapons Netherlands
Food & Agriculture Organization Rome – Italy
World Food Programme Rome – Italy
United Nations Environment Programme Nairobi – Kenya
International Civil Aviation Organization Montreal – Canada
Brussels –
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Belgium
Brussels –
World Customs Organization
Belgium
Brussels –
European Union
Belgium
Manila –
Asian Development Bank
Philippines
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Beijing – China
Shanghai –
New Development Bank
China
South Asian Association for Regional Co Kathmandu –
Operation Nepal
Asia Pacific Economic Co – Operation Singapore
Jakarta –
Association of South East Asian Nations
Indonesia
Asian Clearing Union Tehran – Iran
Economic & Social Commission for Asia & Bangkok –
the Pacific Thailand
United Nations University Tokyo – Japan
International Cricket Council Dubai, UAE
International Renewable Energy Agency Abu Dhabi, UAE
National Parks
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS
Campbell Bay National Park Galatea National Park
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Middle Button Island
Park National Park
North Button Island National
Mount Harriet National Park
Park
Rani Jhansi Marine National Park Saddle Peak National Park
South Button Island National Park
ASSAM
Debreu – Saikhowa
Kaziranga National Park
National Park
CHATTISGARH
Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay)
Indravati National Park
National Park
Kanger Ghati National Park
BIHAR
Valmiki National Park
GOA
Mollem National Park
GUJARAT
Blackbuck National Park Gir Forest National Park
Marine National Park, Gulf
Vansda National Park
of Kutch
HARYANA
Kalesar National Park Sultanpur National Park
JHARKHAND
Hazaribagh National Park
JAMMU & KASHMIR
Dachigam National Park Hemis National Park
Kishtwar National Park Salim Ali National Park
KARNATAKA
Anshi National Park Bandipur National Park
Kudremukh National Park Nagarhole National Park
Bannerghatta National Park Rajiv Gandhi National Park
KERALA
Anamudi Shola National Park Eravikulam National Park
Mathikettan Shola National
Periyar National Park
Park
Pambadum Shola National
Silent Valley National Park
Park
HIMACHAL PRADESH
Great Himalayan National Park Inderkilla National Park
Khirganga National Park Pin Valley National Park
Simbalbara National Park
MAHARASHTRA
Chandoli National Park Gugamal National Park
Sanjay Gandhi National Park Tadoba National Park
Navegaon National Park
TELANGANA
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy Mahavir Harina Vanasthali
National Park National Park
Mrugavani National Park
TAMIL NADU
Gulf of Mannar Marine National
Guindy National Park
Park
Mudumalai National Park Mukurthi National Park
Indira Gandhi Wildlife
Sanctuary & National Park
RAJASTHAN
Desert National Park Keoladeo National Park
Rathambore National Park Sariska Tiger Reserve
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary Mukundra Hills National Park
MADHYA PRADESH
Dinosaur Fossils National
Bandhavgarh National Park
Park
Sanjay National Park Satpura National Park
Kanha National Park Madhav National Park
Panna National Park Pench National Park
Mandla Plant Fossils
Omkareshwar National Park
National Park
Van Vihar National Park
NAGALAND
Ntangki National Park
MEGHALAYA
Balphakram National Park Nokrek National Park
SIKKIM
Khanchendzonga National Park
MANIPUR
Keibul Lamjao National Park Sirohi National Park
UTTAR PRADESH
Dudhwa National Park
TRIPURA
Clouded Leopard National
Bison National Park
Park
TELANGANA
Kasu Brahmananda Reddy Mahavir Harina Vanasthali
National Park National Park
Mrugavani National Park
ODISHA
Bhitarkanika National Park Simlipal National Park
MIZORAM
Phawngpui Blue Mountain
Murlen National Park
National Park
WEST BENGAL
Buxa National Park Gorumara National Park
Singalila National Park Sundarbans National Park
Jaldapara National Park Neora Valley National Park
UTTARAKHAND
Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife
Gangotri National Park
Sanctuary
Rajaji National Park Valley of Flowers National Park
Jim Corbett National Park Nanda Devi National Park
Facts
As of July 2015, there were 104 National Parks in India.
India’s first national park was established in 1936 as Hailey National
Park, now known as “Jim Corbett National Park” (Uttarakhand).
“Hemis National Park” (Jammu & Kashmir) is largest national park of
India.
“South Button Island National Park” (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) is
smallest national park in India.
“Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch” is the first national marine park of
India.
“Keibul Lamjao National Park” (Manipur) is the only floating park in the
world.
Madhya Pradesh having the highest number of national parks with 11.
BIRD SANCTUARIES
S.NO. NAME OF THE BIRD SANCTUARY STATE
1 Atapaka Bird Sanctuary Andhra Pradesh
2 Kaundinya Bird Sanctuary Andhra Pradesh
3 Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary Andhra Pradesh
4 Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary Andhra Pradesh
5 Najafgarh Drain Bird Sanctuary Delhi
6 Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary Goa
7 Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary Gujarat
8 Kutch Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary Gujarat
9 Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary Gujarat
10 Porbandar Bird Sanctuary Gujarat
11 Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary Haryana
12 Attiveri Bird Sanctuary Karnataka
13 Bonal Bird Sanctuary Karnataka
14 Gudavi Bird Sanctuary Karnataka
15 Kaggaladu Bird Sanctuary Karnataka
16 Magadi Bird Sanctuary Karnataka
17 Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary Karnataka
18 Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary Karnataka
19 Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Kerala
20 Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary Kerala
21 Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary Kerala
22 Pathiramanal Bird Sanctuary Kerala
23 Thattekad Bird Sanctuary Kerala
24 Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary Maharashtra
25 Karnala Bird Sanctuary Maharashtra
26 Mayani Bird Sanctuary Maharashtra
27 Nanurmadmeshwar Bird Sanctuary Maharashtra
28 Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary Orissa
29 Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Rajasthan
30 Chirangudi Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu
31 Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu
32 Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu
33 Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu
34 Suchindram Theroor Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu
35 Udayamarthanandapuram Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu
36 Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu
37 Vaduvoor Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu
38 Vellode Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu
39 Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu
40 Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary Uttarakhand
41 Bakhira Bird Sanctuary Uttar Pradesh
42 Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary Uttar Pradesh
43 Okhla Bird Sanctuary Uttar Pradesh
44 Patna Bird Sanctuary Uttar Pradesh
45 Samaspur Bird Sanctuary Uttar Pradesh
46 Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary West Bengal
MAJOR POWER PLANTS
MAJOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANTS
S.NO. NAME OF THE POWER PLANT STATE
Nagarjuna Sagar Hydroelectric Power Andhra Pradesh,
1
Station Telangana
Andhra Pradesh,
2 Srisailam Dam Hydroelectric Power Station
Telangana
3 Sardar Saroval Hydroelectric Power Station Gujarat
4 Chamera Dam Hydroelectric Power Station Himachal Pradesh
5 Dehar Power House Himachal Pradesh
6 Karcham Wangtoo Hydroelectric Plant Himachal Pradesh
7 Nathpa Jhakri Hydroelectric Power Station Himachal Pradesh
8 Salal Hydroelectric Power Station Jammu & Kashmir
9 Kalinadi Hydroelectric Power Station Karnataka
10 Sharavathi Hydroelectric Power Station Karnataka
11 Idukki Hydroelectric Power Station Kerala
12 Indira Sagar Hydroelectric Power Plant Madhya Pradesh
13 Koyna Hydroelectric Power Station Maharashtra
14 Bhakra Dam Hydroelectric Power Station Punjab
15 Tehri Dam Hydroelectric Power Station Uttarakhand
MAJOR THERMAL POWER PLANTS
S.N
NAME OF THE POWER PLANT STATE
O.
COAL BASED POWER STATION
1 Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant Andhra Pradesh
2 Barh Super Thermal Power Station Bihar
3 Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station Bihar
4 Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Plant Bihar
5 Korba Super Thermal Power Plant Chhattisgarh
6 Sipat Thermal Power Plant Chhattisgarh
7 Mundra Thermal Power Station Gujarat
8 Raichur Thermal Power Station Karnataka
9 Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project Madhya Pradesh
S.N
NAME OF THE POWER PLANT STATE
O.
Himachal
22 HPCA Cricket Stadium Dharmashala
Pradesh