Tag: International Day of the Tropics

International Fisherman Day International Fisherman Day is observed annually on June 29. This annual observance recognizes the global fishing community and their essential work in providing food and sustaining livelihoods. National Statistics Day National Statistics Day is celebrated every year on June 29th in India. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, widely recognized as the Father of Indian Statistics The theme for India's 20th National Statistics Day in 2026 is "Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data". International Day of the Tropics The International Day of the Tropics is observed globally every year on 29 June. The International Day of the Tropics was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 14 June 2016. The day was declared to commemorate the release of the State of the Tropics Report, which was launched on 29 June 2014 by Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. Current Facts   The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757. This year marked the 269th anniversary of the Battle of Plassey (1757), which laid the foundations for British colonial expansion in India.   e-Zero FIR is a digital initiative of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) that automatically transforms verified high-value cyber financial fraud complaints into Zero FIRs, allowing police to begin investigations immediately without waiting for jurisdiction-related procedures.   TIRUKKURAL By punishment of death the cruel to restrain, Is as when farmer frees from weeds the tender grain   Explanation: For a king to punish criminals with death, is like pulling up the weeds in the green corn.