The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests to raise awareness on sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests.
The Union cabinet has approved the declaration of January 25 every year as “National Voters' Day” beginning from 2011 and to provide voters a badge with its logo and the slogan “Proud to be a voter—Ready to vote”.
The Article 326 of Indian Constitution was amended in 1988 to lower the voting age from 21 years to 18 years.
The International System of Units is the world’s most widely used system of measurements for commerce and science. It is made up of seven base units--metre, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, candela and mole—each of which represents a different physical quantity. Its origins can be traced back to 18th century France and it has been recognised internationally as the standard metric system since the 1960s.
The metre was once defined as the distance between two lines on a platinum-iridium prototype, but is now defined by the speed of light.
The Election Commission of India has decided to celebrate January 25 as “National Voters’ Day”, as part of its ongoing efforts to create awareness among the people about their greater participation in the electoral process.
Central Bank of India observed its 100th foundation day on December 23, 2010.
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20,483 chess players took part in a tournament held in Ahmedabad to earn a plance in Guinness Book of World record.
Jal Hans is the first seaplane of India. It will be operated by Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd and cater to island-hopping tourists in India. First service will be operationalised in Andamans.
Hazratganj in Lucknow marked its 200th anniversary on December 25, 2010.
Haryana has bagged the first prize in the Best States category for its performance in Energy Conservation Programmes in 2009-10. The State government had announced a five-year State Energy Conservation Action Plan in December 2007 with a target of achieving energy savings of 500 MW by 2012.
World Aids Day is observed on December 1.
The Bimal Jalan committee report is on working of capital market infrastructure in institutions. The committee has recommended stringent ownership norms for stock exchanges.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed on December 3.
India-EU Summit was held in December 2010 in Brussels, Belgium.
Martina Navrotilova lead a team of 27 climbers to the top of Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania (at 5,895 meters), the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, to raise money and awareness for the Laureus Sport Good Foundation. She hit tennis balls off the top of Africa’s highest peak.
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