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and preparedness for control of the vector-borne disease before the transmission season begins.
f The International Day of Light (IDL) is celebrated on 16 May each year to mark the anniversary of the first
successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer, Theodore Maiman. The message of
2021 International Day of Light is “Trust Science”.
f The International Day of Living Together in Peace is held on 16th May every year since 2018. The UN
General Assembly, declared 16 May the International Day of Living Together in Peace, as a means of
regularly mobilizing the efforts of the international community to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion,
understanding and solidarity.
f The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is observed every year on 17 May
since 1969, to commemorate the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The
theme of 2021 is “Accelerating Digital Transformation in challenging times”.
f The 6th UN Global Traffic Safety Week, which this year is celebrated between 17 and 23 May, call for 30
km/h (20 mph) speed limits to be the norm for cities, towns and villages worldwide. UN Global Road
Safety Week (UNGRSW) is a biennial global road safety campaign hosted by WHO.
f World Hypertension Day (WHD) is celebrated on 17 May worldwide to promote public awareness of
increasing high blood pressure (BP) and to encourage citizens of all countries to prevent and control this
silent killer. The day was held for the first time in May 2005. The theme for World Hypertension Day 2021 is
Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.
f World AIDS Vaccine Day, (also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day), is observed annually on May 18 to
promote the continued urgent need for a vaccine to prevent HIV infection and AIDS. The first World AIDS
Vaccine Day was thus observed on May 18, 1998, to commemorate the anniversary of Clinton's speech.
f The International Museum Day is celebrated on 18 May, since 1977, to raise awareness about the fact that
“Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of
mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples”. The theme of International Museum Day
2021: “The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine”. It is coordinated by the International Council of
Museums (ICOM).
f World Bee Day is observed globally on 20th May every year. On this date, 20 May, the pioneer of
beekeeping Anton Janša was born in 1734 in Slovenia. The theme of World Bee Day 2021 is “Bee
engaged: Build Back Better for Bees”..
fWorld Metrology Day is observed globally on 20th May every year. Many nations on this day, internationally
collaborate to create awareness about metrology and its advancement in the respective field. The theme
for World Metrology Day 2021 is Measurement for Health. This theme was chosen to create awareness of
the important role measurement plays in health, and thus in the wellbeing of every one of us.
f International Tea Day is observed globally on May 21 on the recommendation of India. The purpose of
International Tea Day is to try to improve the condition of tea producers and tea workers. The United
Nations recognised International Tea Day by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to raise
awareness of the deep cultural and economic significance of tea around the world and promote its
importance in fighting hunger and poverty. In India, the National Anti Terrorism Day is observed on May
21 to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. The day is also
observed to spread the message of peace, harmony, and humankind and to promote unity among the
people. Rajiv Gandhi was India's youngest Prime Minister. He was appointed as the sixth Prime Minister of
the country and served the nation from 1984 to 1989.

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