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Important Days

International Migrants Day 2023 – December 18

  • The day is observed every year to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of millions of migrants worldwide.
  • Theme 2023 : Act Today

Indian Navy Day 2023 – December 4

  • Indian Navy Day is celebrated every year to recognise the role and achievements of the Indian Navy.
  • The day also commemorates the launch of ‘Operation Trident’ during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War.
  • Under Operation Trident’ Indian Navy launched three missile boats – INS Veer, INS Nipat, INS Nirghat and Vidyut towards Karachi and sank three Pakistani Navy ships
  • Theme 2023 : Operational Efficiency, Readiness, and Mission Accomplishment in the Maritime Domain.

Cultural Panorama

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2.0

    • Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the second edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi.
    • Objective – to revive the living bonds between Kashi and Tamil Nadu – two important centres of learning and culture in ancient India.
  • It was launched as a part of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme.
  • The first edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam was held in 2022.

Note

  • PM Modi also flagged off the Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express between Varanasi and Kanyakumari.
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