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National parks are the best natural tourist places in India. Parks play an important role in the natures life cycle and keep the ecosystem healthy. National parks are protected shelter to the trees, plants, and animals.
Here is a list of state-wise national parks in India. The total number of existing national parks in India is 104. The total covering an area is 40501.13 km2. It is 1.23% of the geographical area of the country (National Wildlife Database, May 2019).
What is a National Park ?
The National Park is an area of planted space for recreation and protection. It is used for conservation purposes. It preserves biodiversity and also helps in protecting the endangered species.
National Parks are designated and maintained by state governments in India. In national park Hunting and cultivation are not permitted and it is strictly reserved for recreation of the wildlife and biodiversity.
An area may be declared a National Park for any of the following attributes of importance:
Ecological
Faunal
Floral
Geo-morphological
Zoological
Important Facts About the National Parks in India
Number of National
104
Total area covered
40,501 sq.km.
Maximum National Park state
M.P. (9), Andaman & Nikobar (9)
First National Park
Jim Corbett National Park
Largest National Park
Hemis National Park
Smallest National Park
South Button National Park
Latest National Park
Kuno National Park
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Andhra Pradesh, formally known as the Andhra State, is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. The total national parks are three and total area is 1368.88.
1. Papikonda National Park:
Papikonda National Park is situated in between Eastern and Western Godavari in Andhra Pradesh. Previously it was a wildlife sanctuary and later declared as the national park in the year 2008.
The total area of the park is about 1012.86 Sq. Km. Papikonda is the largest national park of Andhra Pradesh.
Established: 2008
Total Area : 1012.86 sq km
Best time to visit: October to May.
2. Rajiv Gandhi National Park:
Rajiv Gandhi National Park is near Proddutur in Kadapa district. The park was named after the late former chief minister Dr Y.S Rajasekhar Reddy in 2005. The total area of the park is about 2.40sq km
Established: 2005
Total Area: 2.40 sq km
Best time to visit: Monsoon Season
3. Sri Venkateswara National Park:
Sri Venkateswara National Park is situated in the Chittoor and Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh. It is established in 1989 but officially declared as National Park in 1998. The Park covers the area about 353.62 sq km.
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4/02/2020 09:12:00 pm
Dance is a cultural tradition. An ancient time’s dance is the spiritual and religious tradition of India. Dance is an art to express human feelings of joy and happiness.
Dance is only way to communicate using body, eyes, expressions. Mainly Indian dances are categorized into two type’s classical and folk (tribal) dance.
Classical Dance:
The Classical dances of India are usually spiritual in content. The Indian classical dances are eight recognized by sangeet natak akademi. Classical dances are famous in the world.
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Bharatanatyam comes from the Tamil Nadu state in south India. Bharata Natyam is considered the oldest form of dance. It is the mother of all other classical dances in India. Bharatanatyam originated from the art of temple dancers in the south India. It can be traced back to 1000bc.
Bharatanatyam originates from the ancient temples of Tamil Nadu performed by women. It is a temple dance for women. Bharatanatyam origin back to the Natya Shastra written by the mythic priest Bharata.
The dance form is known as beautiful body movements and gestures which are called mudras in the traditional language. It focuses on the hand gestures, leg movements and facial expressions of the dancer. It is used to express Hindu religious stories and devotions.
Dance Name: Bharatnatyam
Region: South India
State: Tamil Nadu
2. Kuchipudi Dance:
Kuchipudi is a classical dance form that originated from south India Andhra Pradesh state. The name comes from Kuchipudi village near the Bay of Bengal. Kuchipudi is the most popular traditional dance form in South India performed with violin, flute, and tambura instruments.
Kuchipudi is a difficult form of classical dance in India. Kuchipudi requires talent in both dancing and singing requires both the skill and much more dedication than any other art form in India. Kuchipudi was only performed by the male dancers in the temples. Nowadays it is mostly performed by female dancers.
Dance Name: Kuchipudi
Region: South India
State: Andhra Pradesh
3. Mohinittan Dance:
Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form from south India, Kerala state. It is a popular form of dance with a drama, performed with subtle gestures and footwork.
It is the 2nd popular dance form. This classical Indian dance form roots from Natya Shastra. It is a traditional dance, performed by women.
Dance Name: Mohiniyattam
Region: Southwestern India
State: Kerala
4. Kathakali Dance:
Kathakali comes from southwestern India, Kerala state. kathakali is a religious dance. It draws inspiration from the Ramayana and stories from Shaiva traditions. It is performed by boys and men even for female roles.
Kathakali is one of the most attracting classical Indian dance-drama performed by well-trained artists. The attractive make-up, detailed gestures and elaborate costumes of the characters along with body movements with playback music are the best experience to watch. Kathakali is also related to storytelling.
Dance Name: Kathakali
Region: Southwestern India
State: Kerala
5. Odissi Dance:
Odissi comes from eastern India, Orissa state. Odissi is the oldest dance in India. Odissi dance is performed mostly by the women dancers. Odissi is a very complex and expressive dance, with over fifty mudras commonly used. Odissi dance gestures and movements or mudras are inspired by ancient temples of India.
The dance form is known for its style, independent movements of head, chest, and pelvis. Beautiful Odissi Dance is a traditional and ancient style of dance performed in the temples.
Dance Name: Kathakali
Region: Odissi
State: Odisha
6. Kathak Dance:
A dance of northern India Uttar Pradesh. Kathak’s name comes from the word Katha, which means a story in Hindi. Kathak is often a dance of love. It can be performed both by the male and female dancers together.
Kathak started as a temple dance but soon moved to rule houses. Kathak is performed in the form of storytelling through the body movements used by the dancer.
Dance Name: Kathak
Region: North India
State: Uttar Pradesh
7. Sattriya Dance:
The Sattriya Dance of Assam is a living tradition of the state. It is one of the eight major classical Indian dance traditions. Sattriya classical dance form is well appreciated and practiced outside the state as well as outside of the Indian mainland.
This dance form was preserved in the Sattras or the Vaishnava Maths. it remained a living tradition. However, today, the practice has changed in many ways. The performances are not limited to the Sattras, even women can perform Sattriya dance on the stage.
Dance Name: Sattriya
Region: Northeastern India
State: Assam
8. Manipuri Dance:
Manipuri comes from Manipur in northeastern India. Manipuri dance is one of the major classical dance in India. The dance roots in that state’s folk traditions, rituals and often depict scenes from the life of the god Krishna. The dance is performed with the music created by the Indian classical instruments.
Manipuri themes are based on the Raslila act of Radha and Krishna and are purely religious along with spiritual experience. It is famously known as Raas Leela. Manipuri is characterized by smooth and graceful movements. This art form is performed in a team with the traditional Manipuri costumes.
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An award is a prize or certificate that a person is given for doing something well in any field. Awards are different types, depends on the field of work.
The award was given for outstanding contribution towards in the field of arts, literature, science and public service. Let's See list of awards.
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Gallantry awards of India are known as Military awards. Military awards are given as a mark of honor for military outstanding service or achievement.
The decoration is often a medal consisting of a ribbon and a medallion awarded for extraordinary bravery and courage, as well as distinguished service during times of war and peace.
Militery Awards
S.No
Award
Field of Contribution
A) Wartime Gallantry Awards:
1.
Param Vir Chakra (PVC)
Distinguished acts of valour during wartime.
2.
Maha Vir Chakra
Acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.
3.
Vir Chakra
Acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy on the battlefield
B) Peacetime Gallantry Awards:
1.
Ashok Chakra
Valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.
2.
Kirti Chakra
Awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle
3.
Shaurya Chakra
Valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice while not engaged in direct action with the enemy.
C) Wartime/Peacetime Service Awards
1.
Sena Medal/ Naw Sena Medal / Vayusena Medal
It Is also a Wartime Gallantry Award
2.
Param Vishist Seva Medal
Distinguished service, to all ranks of the armed forces
3.
Ati Vishist Seva Meal
Distinguished service of an exceptional order" to all ranks of the armed forces
4.
Vishist Seva Medal
Distinguished service of a high order" to all ranks of the Indian Armed forces.
D) Wartime Distinguished Service
1.
Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal
Wartime distinguished service
2.
Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Wartime distinguished service
3.
Yudh Seva Medal
Wartime Distinguished Service
E) Awards For Women
1.
Nari Shakti Puraskar ( For women)
Highest civilian award for recognising service to the cause of women's empowerment in India
F) Awards For Children
1.
National Child Award
Acts of bravery.
2.
National Bal Shree Honour
Bravery
III. Awards for Literature
A literary award presented in recognition of literary piece or body of work. It is normally presented to an author.
Literary awards are helpful for promoting literature and highlighting achievements in this field.
Awards for Literature
S.No
Award
Field of Contribution
1.
Jnanpith award
Outstanding contribution towards literature
2
Sahitya Akademi Award
Books in Indian Languages and English.
3
Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
awarded for literary work in any of the 24 recognised languages
4.
Saraswati Samman
Poetry literary works in any 22 Indian language listed in Schedule VIII of the Constitution of India
5.
Bhasha Samman
Indian writers, who writes in regional languages, other than 24 national languages of India
6.
Vyas Samman
Literature
7.
Vachaspati Samman
Sanskrit Literature
8.
Translation Awards
Translation
9.
Anand Coomarswamy Fellowships
literary works
10.
Premchand Fellowship
It is given to "a person of eminence in the field of culture and literature
11.
Moorti Devi Award
A literary and research organisation
12.
Bihari Puraskar
Hindi and Rajasthani writers of Rajasthan
IV. Awards in Sports
Sports Awards are given for the excellence of the sportsperson in sports.
The major awards in the sports field of India are Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dronacharya Award, Dhyan Chand Award.
Awards in Sports
S.No
Award
Field of Contribution
1.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
Sports person
2
Arjuna Award
Recognize outstanding achievement in sports
3
Dronacharya Award
Eminent coaches
4.
Dhyan Chand Award
Veteran sports persons
5.
C. K. Nayudu Award
CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award
6.
Karbir Samman
Literature (Madhya Pradesh)
V. Police awards
Police awards
The Police Medal awarded to members of law enforcement in India. It is a decoration award.
The major police madals are President's Police Medal, President's Fire Services Medal, President's Correctional Service Medal, President's Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal.
S.No
Award
Field of Contribution
1.
President's Police Medal
Gallantry
2.
President's Fire Services Medal
Gallantry
3.
President's Correctional Service Medal
Gallantry
4.
President's Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal
Gallantry
5.
Police Medal
Gallantry
6.
Fire Services Medal
Gallantry
7.
Correctional Service Medal
Gallantry
8.
Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal
Gallantry
9.
President's Police Medal
Distinguished Service
10.
President's Fire Services Medal
Distinguished Service
11.
President's Correctional Service Medal
Distinguished Service
12.
President's Home Guards and Civil Defence
Distinguished Service
13.
Police Medal
Meritorious Service
14.
Fire Services Medal
Meritorious Service
15.
Correction Service Medal
Meritorious Service
16.
Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal
Meritorious Service
17.
President Tatrakshak Medal
VI. Bravery Awards
The Bravery Awards are given to the children below 16 years of age. Bravery awards for meritorious acts of bravery against all odds. The awards are given every year to the 25 Indian children.
Bravery Awards
S.No
Award
Field of Contribution
1
National Bravery Award
Recognition to the children who distinguish themselves by performing outstanding deeds of bravery and meritorious service
2
Bharat Award
Bravery Award
3
Sanjay Chopra Award
Given to a boy and a girl for acts of bravery
4
Geeta Chopra Award
Given to a boy and a girl for acts of bravery
5
Kritin Bhardwaj Award
Self-sacrifice away from the battlefield
6
Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
Awarded to civilians to reward saving lives from drowning, fire, or mine accidents.
7
Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
It is awarded for "courage and promptitude under circumstances of very great danger to the life of the rescue
8
Jeevan Raksha Padak
Courage and promptitude in saving life under circumstances of grave bodily injury to the rescuer
VII. Leadership awards
Leadership Awards are given for remarkable business leaders of innovative strategies and organizations committed to excellence, developing best practices.
Leadership awards
S.No
Award
Field of Contribution
1.
International Gandhi Peace Prize
Social, Economic and Political revolution
2.
Indira Gandhi Prize
awarded to individuals or organizations in recognition of their creative efforts towards promoting international peace, development.
VIII. Film awards
The film awards are given to persons, groups, organizations for recognizing achievement in cinema, usually award with various names.
The major film awards are the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Sangeet-Natak Akademi Award, IIFA Awards, etc.
Film awards
S.No
Award
Field of Contribution
1.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Cinema/Films
2.
Sangeet-Natak Akademi Award
Music, dance and Drama
3.
IIFA Awards
Excellence in cinematic achievements for Bollywood
4.
Zee Cine Awards
Excellence in Hindi cinema - the democratic way
5.
Filmfare Awards
Excellence in cinematic achievements in Hindi Film Industry
6.
National Film Awards
Best of Indian cinema
IX. Science Awards
Science Award is the most prestigious national recognition by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to science. The primary criterion for the award is demonstrated and widely accepted excellence in science.
The award covers all areas of research in science including medicine, engineering, and agriculture.
Science and Technology
S.No
Award
Field of Contribution
1
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
Science & Technology
2
Dhanwantari Award
Medical Science
3
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award
Public Administration, Academics and Management
X. Agriculture Awards
Agriculture Awards' given to honor and recognize the contributions made by the heroes in the field of Indian agriculture.
The Awards are given annually in different categories to those individuals and organizations, who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields.
Agriculture Awards
S.No
Award
Field of Contribution
A) ICAR awards to farmers
1
Jagjivan Ram Innovative Farmer Award
The country to encourage his achievement
2
N.G. Ranga Farmer Award
Diversified Agriculture
3
Haldhar Organic Farmer Award
Organic Farmer
B) ICAR awards to the institutions
1
Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award
Outstanding Performance
2
Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research Project Award
Coordinated Research Project
3
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Krishi Vigyan Protshahan Puraskar
Krishi Vigyan
4
Atal Bihari Vajpayee ICAR Challenge Award
Challenge
5
Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award
Outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences
6
Vasantrao Naik Award
Outstanding Research Application in Dry Land Farming Systems
7
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award
Outstanding Research in Tribal Farming Systems
C) Crystal National Agri Awards - 12 awards for farmers
D) Mahindra Samriddhi India Agri Awards
1
Krishak Samrat Samman
Farmer of the year – Male
2
Krishi Prerna Samman
Farmer of the year – Female
3
Krishi Yuva Samman
Farmer of the year – Youth
4
Krishi Samrat Samman
Krishi Samrat
5
Krishi Shiksha Samman
Agricultural University in India
6
Krishi Vigyan Kendra Samman
7
Krishi Sahyog Samman
Krishi Sahyog
E) Udyan Pandit Award given for excellence in the cultivation of fruits grown in India
F) Agriculture Leadership Awards
1
Best Fisheries State Award
Fisheries
2
International Leadership Award
Leadership
3
Life Time Achievement Award etc.
Achievement
G) Borlaug Award
H) Awards by State Governments
1
Punjab
Hero of the Farmers
2
West Bengal
Krishak Sanman Puraskar, Krishi Ratna, Krishi Rabi Award
3
Bihar
Best Progressive Farmer, Green Lady Award
4
Jharkhand
Best SRI farmer Award, Sarwashreshth Krishak Puruskar
5
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Island’s Best Farmer Award, Lt Governor’s Commendation Certificate
XI. Journalism Awards in India
Journalism Awards are given to recognize courage and commitment and showcase the outstanding contributions of journalists from across the country.
RNG awards are one of the most prestigious awards in India in the field of journalism.
Journalism Awards in India
S.No
Award
Field of Contribution
1
Ramnath Goenka Excellence
To recognise courage and commitment and showcase the outstanding contributions of journalists from across the country
Important Key Points
The bharat ratna is the highest civilian award in india.
The sardar patel national unity award is one of the highest civilian awards of the country equal to bharat ratna.
Padma awards are given exceptional and distinguished service in any field.
Gallantry awards are given for the brave and gallant people etc.
Param vir chakra is the highest military award, equivalent to the Victoria Cross
Ashoka Chakra award is the peacetime equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra award.
The highest literary award in india is Jnanpith award.
Who presents national film awards in india ? and who gives national film awards in india ? . National Film Awards are two types Feature Films and Non-Feature Films. Dadasaheb Phalke award, are presented by the President of India
Who got national awards in india ? , who got most national award in india ? and who got more national awards in india ?. Satyajit Ray got 32 national awards in various categories. Shabana Azmi got 5 National Film Awards, Kamal Haasan got 4 National Film Awards etc.
Who gives national awards in india ? . President of India presents the awards.
What is national award in india ? The award is given for national service.
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12/05/2019 09:50:00 pm
Here is the collection of national and international important days for competitive exams. Most of the exams ask the list of world important days for 2 to 3 marks. Exam point of view important days and dates list is enough.
I provided a complete list of important days in India. Here you can see the list of important days in a year. This list is enough for preparation.
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January is the starting month of the year and welcoming the new year with January and also saying bye to the last year. In the starting month of January or on the new year 1st day, we usually set goals, do parties, enjoy, etc.
January’s name comes from the Roman god Janus. He is the protector of gates and doorways. That’s why January presided to the new year. January basically has two parts one looking into the past year i.e Previous months and two future i.e. current year months. Let’s see January month’s important days, festivals, and events.
January
S. No
Month
Day
Importance of Day
1.
January
1
Global Family Day
2.
January
4
Braille day
3.
January
9
NRI Day or Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas
4.
January
10
World Laughter Day
5.
January
10
world Hindi day
6.
January
12
National Youth Day
7.
January
15
National Army Day
8.
January
23
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's Birth Anniversary
9.
January
24
National Girl Child Day of India
10.
January
25
National Tourism Day
11.
January
25
National Voters Day
12.
January
26
Republic Day of India
13.
January
28
Data Protection Day
14.
January
28
Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai
15.
January
30
National Martyr’s Day or Sarvodaya Day
16.
January
30
World Leprosy
Eradication Day
Important Days of February
February is the second month of the year. It is the shortest month in a year. It has only 28 days in common years and in leap years it has 29 days.
The gregorian calendar consists of 28 days in our modern-day. The February name comes from Latin word februum which means purification. Let’s see the important days of February and events etc.
February
S. No
Month
Day
Importance of Day
1.
February
1
Indian coast guard day
2.
February
2
World Wetlands Day
3.
February
4
World Cancer Day
4.
February
6
International Day against Female Genital Mutilation
5.
February
10
National deworming day
6.
February
13
World Radio Day, National women’s day or Sarojini Naidu’s
Birthday
7.
February
20
World Day of Social Justice
8.
February
21
International Mother Language Day
9.
February
24
Central Excise Day
10.
February
28
National Science Day
Important Days of March
March is the third month of the year. It has 31 days in a month. The name comes from the Roman god of the war, mars.
According to the roman Martius, calender march is the first month of the year but in modern-day we are following the gregorian calendar. So march is the third month of the year. Let’s see important days of march and events etc.
March
S. No
Month
Day
Importance of Day
1.
March
1
Zero discrimination day
2.
March
3
National Defense Day, World wild life day
3.
March
4
National Safety Day, National Security Day
4.
March
8
International Women’s’ Day
5.
March
13
World Rotaract Day
6.
March
14
World Pie day
7.
March
15
World Consumer Rights Day, World Disabled Day
8.
March
16
National Vaccination Day
9.
March
18
National Ordinance Factories Day
10.
March
20
International Day of Happiness, World sparrow day
11.
March
21
International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination, World Poetry Day
12.
March
21
World Poetry Day
13.
March
21
World Forestry Day
14.
March
22
World Water Day
15.
March
23
World Meteorological Day,
16.
March
24
World TB Day
17.
March
25
International Day of Remembrance Victims of Slavery and
Transatlantic Slave Trade
18.
March
27
World Theater Day
2nd Thursday of March - World Kidney Day
Important Days of April
According to the gregorian calendar, April is the fourth month of the year. The April name comes from the greek goddess aphrodite.
In the southern hemisphere, the march is associated with autumn season and the northern hemisphere march is associated with the spring season.
April
S. No
Month
Day
Importance of Day
1.
April
1
Orissa Day
2.
April
2
World Autism Awareness Day
3.
April
4
International Day for Mine
4.
April
4
Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
5.
April
5
National Maritime Day
6.
April
6
International day of sport for development and peace
7.
April
7
World Health Day
8.
April
8
World Romani Day
9.
April
10
homeo pathy day
10.
April
11
National Safe Motherhood Day
11.
April
12
International day of human space flight day
12.
April
14
B.R.Ambedkar Remembrance Day
13.
April
15
himachal day
14.
April
17
World Haemophilia Day
15.
April
18
World Heritage Day
16.
April
21
National Civil Services Day
17.
April
22
World Earth Day
18.
April
23
World Book and Copyright Day
19.
April
23
World English Language Day
20.
April
24
National panchayat raj day
21.
April
25
World Malaria Day
22.
April
26
World Intellectual Property Day
23.
April
28
World day for Safety and Health at work
24.
April
29
World Dance Day
25.
April
30
International Jazz Day
Important Days of May
May is the fifth month of the year. It has 31 days in the month. The May name comes from the goddess Maia and is identified with the Roman era goddess of fertility. In may month northern hemisphere is associated with spring and the southern hemisphere is associated with autumn.
May
S. No
Month
Day
Importance of Day
1.
May
1
World Labor Day, Maharashtra Day
2.
May
3
Press Freedom Day World Asthma Day
3.
May
4
International Firefighters’ Day
4.
May
5
World Midwives Day
5.
May
7
World Athletics Day
6.
May
8
World Red Cross Day
7.
May
8
Remembrance and Reconciliation for Lost Lives Of Second World War
8.
May
10
International Migratory Bird Day
9.
May
11
National technology day
10.
May
12
International Nurses Day
11.
May
13
International Criminal Court Day
12.
May
14
Fair trade day
13.
May
15
International Day of the Families
14.
May
16
dengue day
15.
May
17
World Tele-communication and Information Society Day
16.
May
17
World Hypertension Day
17.
May
17
International day against Homophobia and Transphobia
18.
May
18
World Museum Day, World AIDS Vaccination day
19.
May
20
World Meteorology Day
20.
May
21
National Anti Terrorism Day
21.
May
22
International Day for Biological Diversity
22.
May
24
Commonwealth Day
23.
May
25
World Missing Children’s day
24.
May
29
International Day of Peacekeepers
25.
May
30
Hindi journalism day
26.
May
31
World Anti Tobacco Day
2nd Sunday of May - World Mother Day
Important Days of June
June is the sixth month of the year. It has 30 days in the month. The name comes from the Roman goddess Juno. In June month southern hemisphere is associated with the winter solstice, fewest daylight hours and northern hemisphere associated with the summer solstice, most daylight hours.
According to the traditional astronomical summer is on 21 June in the Northen hemisphere and meteorological winter begins on 1 June in the southern hemisphere.
June
S. No
Month
Day
Importance of Day
1.
June
1
Global Day of Parents, milk day
2.
June
4
World Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
3.
June
5
World Environment Day
4.
June
8
World Oceans Day
5.
June
12
World Day against Child Labor
6.
June
14
World Blood Donor Day
7.
June
15
World elder abuse awareness day
8.
June
16
International Integration Day
9.
June
20
World Refugee Day
10.
June
21
World yoga day, World Music Day,
11.
June
23
International Olympic Day
12.
June
23
United Nations Public Service Day,
13.
June
23
International Widows Day
14.
June
26
International Day against Drug abuse and Illicit Trafficking,
15.
June
26
International Day in support of Victims of torture
3rd Sunday of Jun - World Father’s Day
Important Days of July
June is the seventh month of the year. It has 32 days in the month. July is the fifth month of the year until 450 BC, January and February were added in 450 BC. The name comes from the Latin word fifth. Later the name was changed to Julius caesar.
It is the month of summer in the northern hemisphere. July was originally the month of quintiles in the Roman calendar.
July
S. No
Month
Day
Importance of Day
1.
July
1
World Doctor’s Day
2.
July
2
World Sports Journalists Day
3.
July
2
World UFO day
4.
July
4
America Independence Day
5.
July
6
World Zoonoses Day
6.
July
7
World Chocolate Day
7.
July
11
World Population Day
8.
July
12
International Malala Day
9.
July
18
International Nelson Mandela Day
10.
July
26
Kargil Vijay Diwas or Kargil Memorial Day or Kargil Victory Day
11.
July
28
World Nature Conservation Day
12.
July
28
World Hepatitis Day
13.
July
29
International Tiger Day
Important Days of August
August is the eighth month of the year. It has 31 days in the month. The name comes from the Augustus caesar. In honor of Augustus Caesar, the name of the month changed to august.
According to the ancient Roman calendar august is the sixth month. Latin originally named as sextilis.
August
S. No
Month
Day
Importance of Day
1.
August
6
Hiroshima Day
2.
August
6
Anti Nuclear Day
3.
August
8
World Senior Citizen Day
4.
August
9
Nagasaki Day
5.
August
9
Quit India Day
6.
August
12
International Youth Day
7.
August
13
International Left Handers Day
8.
August
14
Pakistan’s Independence Day
9.
August
15
India’s Independence Day
10.
August
15
International Mourning Day
11.
August
19
World Humanitarian Day
12.
August
19
World Photography Day
13.
August
20
National Sadbhavna Divas or Birthday of Rajiv Gandhi
14.
August
20
World Mosquito Day
15.
August
20
Indian Akshay Urja Diwas or day
16.
August
21
National Senior Citizen Day
17.
August
23
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition
18.
August
29
National Sports Day or Dhyanchand's Birthday
19.
August
30
International day of the victims of enforced Disappearances
First Sunday in August - International Friendship Day
Important Days of September
September
September is the ninth month of the year. It has 30 days in the month. Autumn season that falls in the month of September. According to the Roman calendar, September is the seventh month until 450 B.C. It became the ninth month after adding January and February.
S. No
Month
Day
Importance of Day
1.
September
2
World Coconut Day
2.
September
5
National Teacher’s Day or Dr. Radhakrishanan's Birth Day
3.
September
5
Sanskrit Day
4.
September
7
World Forgiveness Day
5.
September
8
World Literacy Day
6.
September
10
World Anti-Suicide Day
7.
September
14
Hindi Diwas or Hindi Day
8.
September
14
World First Aid Day
9.
September
15
International Day of Democracy
10.
September
15
International Engineer’s Day
11.
September
16
World Ozone Day
12.
September
20
RPF Foundation day
13.
September
21
World Peace Day or International day for Peace
14.
September
22
World Cancer Free Day or Rose Day
15.
September
23
International Day of the Deaf
16.
September
26
World Contraception Day
17.
September
27
World Tourism Day
18.
September
28
World Rabies Day
19.
September
29
World Heart Day
Important Days of October
October is the tenth month of the year. It has 31 days in the month. According to the roman calendar the eighth month. The comes from the Octo that is eight in Latin.
The autumn season is associated with the northern hemisphere and spring is associated with the southern hemisphere.
October
S. No
Month
Day
Importance of Day
1.
October
1
World Vegetarian Day
2.
October
1
International Day of the older/Elderly
3.
October
2
Gandhi Jayanti
4.
October
2
International Day of Non-Violence
5.
October
3
World Nature Day
6.
October
4
World Animal Day
7.
October
5
World Teacher’s Day
8.
October
6
World Wildlife Day
9.
October
8
Indian Air Force Day
10.
October
9
World Postal or Post-office Day
11.
October
10
World Mental Health Day
12.
October
10
National Post-office Day
13.
October
11
International Day of the Girl Child
14.
October
12
World Arthritis Day
15.
October
13
International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction
16.
October
14
World Standards Day
17.
October
15
Global Hand Washing Day
18.
October
15
International Day of Rural Women
19.
October
15
Global Hand Washing Day
20.
October
15
World White Cane Safety Day
21.
October
16
World Food Day
22.
October
17
International Poverty Day for its Eradication
23.
October
20
World Osteoporosis Day
24.
October
20
World Statistics Day
25.
October
20
National Solidarity
26.
October
24
UN Day
27.
October
24
World Development Information Day
28.
October
24
World Polio Day
29.
October
27
World day for Audio Visual Heritage
30.
October
28
International Animation Day
30.
October
31
World Savings Day or world Thrift day
31.
October
31
Halloween Day
Important Days of November
November is the eleventh month of the year. It has 30 days in the month. According to the Roman calendar, it was the 9th month. The name comes from the Latin novem, which means nine.
Late spring is associated with the southern hemisphere and late autumn is associated with the northern hemisphere.
November
S. No
Month
Day
Importance of Day
1.
November
1
World Vegan Day
2.
November
6
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
3.
November
7
Infant Protection Day
4.
November
7
World Cancer Awareness Day
5.
November
8
World Radiology Day
6.
November
9
World Legal Service Day
7.
November
10
World Science day for Peace and Development
8.
November
10
Public Transport
9.
November
11
National Education Day
10.
November
12
World Pneumonia Day
11.
November
12
Public Service Broadcasting Day
12.
November
13
World Kindness Day
13.
November
14
Children’s Day (India)
14.
November
14
World Diabetes Day
15.
November
16
International Day for Endurance or Tolerance
16.
November
17
International Students Day
17.
November
17
Gurunanak Dev's Birth Anniversary
18.
November
19
World Toilet Day
19.
November
19
National Integration Day
20.
November
20
Universal Children’s Day
21.
November
21
World Fisheries Day
22.
November
21
World Hello Day
23.
November
21
World Television Day
24.
November
25
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
25.
November
25
World Non-Veg day
26.
November
26
National Law Day or National constitution Day
27.
November
30
National Flag Day
Important Days of December
December
December is the twelfth month of the year. It has 31 days in the month. According to the Roman calendar, it was the tenth month.
The name is derived from the Latin word Decem means ten. The name tells December is the tenth month in the Roman calendar.
S. No
Month
Day
Importance of Day
1.
December
1
World AIDS Day
2.
December
2
World Computer Literacy Day
3.
December
2
International Day for the
Abolition of Slavery
4.
December
3
International Day of People with Disability
5.
December
4
Indian Navy Day
6.
December
5
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Published by : Rajashekar on
12/04/2019 12:41:00 pm
More than 65 percent of India's electricity generation capacity comes from thermal power plants. 85 percent of the country's thermal power generation based on coal.
A thermal power plant is mostly a steam-driven power plant. The turbines spin by force using an electric generator or using any other power. India is consuming 70% of the electricity comes from thermal power plants.
India's biggest power source is thermal power.
More than 70% of the thermal energy consumed in India.
Here we have given top 10 thermal power plants in india and location of thermal power plants in india, which is useful for candidates preparing for IBPS SBI PO Clerk Bank exams, SSC, Railway, etc.
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It is the first thermal power plant in india. Vindhyachal thermal power station operated by NTPC. It is located in Madhya Pradesh, Singrauli district.
Vindyachal power plant is the coal-based thermal power plant in India. The power plant capacity is 4760MW. It is the largest thermal power plants in india.
Mundra thermal power station operated by Adani power. It is located in Gujarat, Kutch district.
Mundra thermal power station is a coal-based power plant. The capacity of the power plant is 4,620MW. It is currently the second biggest operating thermal power plant in India.
Operator: Adani Power
Location: Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat
Capacity : 4,620MW
Operational Units: 5 × 660 MW, 4 × 330 MW
Opened: 2008
3. Mundra Ultra Mega Power Project:
Mundra Ultra Mega Power Plant (UMPP) is operated by Coastal Gujarat Power Limited (CGPL), a subsidiary of Tata Power. It is located in Gujarat, Kutch district.
The capacity of the Mundra ultra mega power project is 4,000MW. It is a coal-fired power plant. It is the third-largest thermal power plant in India.
Operator: Tata Power
Location: Mundra, Kutch, Gujarat
Capacity (MW): 4,000
Operational Units:: 5 × 800 MW
Opened: 2012
4. KSK Mahanadi Power Project:
KSK Mahanadi power project operated by KSK Energy Ventures Limited. It is located at Nariyara village in Akaltara tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
KSK Mahanadi power project capacity is 3600 MW. It is a coal-fired power plant.
Jindal Megha power plant operated by Jindal Power Limited. The power plant is which is a subsidiary of Jindal Steel and Power. It is located in Tamnar village near Raigarh town in Raigarh district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
Jindal Megha power plant capacity is 3400MW. It is a coal-based thermal power plant. The coal for the plant is sourced from the captive coal mine.
Operator: Jindal
Location: Tamnar, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
Capacity (MW): 3,400
Operational Units::4×250 MW
Opened: 2007
6. Tiroda Thermal Power Station:
The Tiroda thermal power plant operated by adani power Maharashtra. It is located in Tirora, Gondia, Maharashtra.
The Capacity of Tiroda thermal power plant is a 3,300MW. It is a coal-based power generation plant.
Operator: Adani Power
Location: Tirora, Gondia, Maharashtra
Capacity (MW): 3,300
Operational Units:: 5x660 MW
Opened: 2009
7. Barh Super Thermal Power Station:
Barh super thermal power station operated by NTPC. It is located in India's Bihar state, Patna, Barh.
The capacity of barh super thermal power station is 3300. It is coal-based power plant.
Operator: NTPC
Location: Barh, Patna, Bihar
Capacity (MW): 3,300
Operational Units: 2 X 660 MW 3 X 660 MW
Opened: 1999
8. Talcher Super Thermal Power Station:
The talcher super thermal power station operated by NTPC. It is located in the Angul district of Odisha.
The capacity of talcher super thermal power station is a 3,000MW. It coal-fired power plant. It is also known as NTPC Talcher Kaniha.
Operator: NTPC
Location: Kaniha, Angul, Odisha
Capacity (MW): 3,000
Operational Units: 6 × 500 MW
opened:1995
9. Sipat Thermal Power Plant:
Sipat super thermal power plant operated by NTPC. It is located in Sipat, Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh.
Sipat super thermal power plant capacity is 2,980MW. It ranks as the eighth-largest thermal power station in India. It is a coal-based power plant.
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