March One Liner : Important Dates

1. Zero Discrimination Day observed on – 1^st March

Note: The Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1 every year to promote diversity and recognizes that everyone counts. The 2016 theme is “Stand Out” and encourages everyone to stand for fair and just societies.

1. The World Wildlife Day is observed on which date? – March 3

Note:

• The World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 every year to raise awareness about the dangers faced by the planet’s fauna and flora.
• The 2016 theme is “The future of wildlife is in our hands”, with African and Asian elephants being the main focus of global campaigns.

1. The National Safety Day is observed on which date in India – 4^th March

Note: The 2016 theme is “Strengthen Safety Movement to Achieve Zero Harm”. It is observed by the National Safety Council (NSC) of India.

1. The International Women’s Day observed on – 8^th March

Note:

• The International Women’s Day is observed every year on March 8 to highlight the achievements of women while calling for greater equality.
• The 2016 theme is “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality”.

1. The Central Industrial Security Force ( CISF) Raising Day is celebrated on - March 10

Note: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Raising Day is celebrated every year on March 10. On this day, in 1969, the CISF was set up under an act of the Parliament of India with a strength of 2,800. It is directly under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and its headquarters are at New Delhi.

1. The World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) is observed on - March 15

Note: The 2016 theme is “Antibiotics off the menu

1. World Sparrow Day is observed on – March 20
   
   
2. International Day of Happiness is observed on – March 20

Note: The 2016 theme is “Angry Birds Happy Planet”.

1. International Day of Forests is observed on – 21 March

Note: The 2016 theme is “forests and water”.

1. World Poetry day is observed on - 21 March
   
   
2. World Down syndrome Day observed on - 21 March

Note: The 2016 theme is “My friends, My Community”.

1. World Tuberculosis Day is observed on – 24 March

Note: The 2016 theme is “Unite to End TB”.

1. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed on - 21 March

Note: The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed every year on March 21.

1. World Water Day is observed on – 22 March

Note: The 2016 theme “Better Water, Better Jobs”.

1. World Meteorological Day (WMD) is observed on – 23 March

Note: The 2016 theme is “Hotter, Drier, Wetter. Face the Future”.

1. The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade”, is observed on – 25 March