World Science Day Quick Facts
| Event Name | World Science Day () |
| Event Started | 1999 |
| Event Level | International Day |
| Observed by | UNESCO |
World Science Day Brief
Every year on 10 November, 'World Science Day' is celebrated for peace and development in many countries of the world. Under this, the contribution of science to peace and development work is told.
World Science Day History
This day was celebrated in Budapest in 1999 jointly by the International Council of Science and UNESCO in pursuance of the World Conference on Science. This day was established by UNESCO to raise awareness about the benefits of science around the world.
World Science Day Objective
World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated to raise awareness about the contribution of science to peace and development. Programs related to various scientific activities are organized on this day in all scientific institutions, such as national and other science laboratories, science academies, schools and colleges, and training institutes.
World Science Day Theme(s)
- The theme of World Science Day in the year 2022 is "Together with Science and Society to Tackle the Global Epidemic".
- The theme of World Science Day in 2021 was "Together with Science and Society to Tackle the Global Pandemic".
- The theme of World Science Day in the year 2020 was "Together with Science and Society to Tackle the Global Epidemic".
- The theme of World Science Day in the year 2019 was "Open Science, No One Left Behind".
- The theme of World Science Day in 2018 was "Science, a Human Right".
- The theme of World Science Day in 2017 was "Science for Global Understanding".
- The theme of World Science Day in 2016 was "Celebrating Science Centers and Science Museums (Celebrating Science Centers and Science Museums)".
- The theme of World Science Day in 2015 was 'Science for a Sustainable Future'.
- The theme of World Science Day 2014 was "Quality Education of Science" for an assured future for human life.
- The theme of World Science Day 2013 was 'Science for Water Cooperation: Sharing Data, Knowledge and Innovations'.
More info about World Science Day
When is Science Day celebrated in India?
National Science Day is celebrated every year on 28 February in India under the aegis of National Council of Science and Technology and Ministry of Science and Technology to create awareness and create scientific temper in the society about the benefits of science. Sir CV Raman announced his discovery on 28 February 1928. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930 for this discovery.
Important Days of November Month - (National Days and International Days):
| Day | Event Name - Event Level |
|---|---|
| 10 November | World Science Day - International Day |
| 11 November | National Education Day - National Day |
| 12 November | National Bird Day - National Day |
| 14 November | Childrens Day - International Day |
| 14 November | World Diabetes Day - International Day |
| 16 November | International Tolerance Day - International Day |
| 17 November | National Epilepsy (Apasmar) Day - National Day |
| 17 November | National Journalism Day - National Day |
| 19 November | World Toilet Day - International Day |
| 20 November | International Child Rights Day - International Day |
| 21 November | World Fisheries Day - International Day |
| 21 November | World Doordarshan (Television) Day - International Day |
| 22 November | Jhalkari Bai Jayanti - National Day |
| 25 November | International Womens Violence Eradication Day - International Day |
| 26 November | National Law Day - National Day |
| 26 November | World Environment Protection Day - International Day |
| 26 November | National Milk Day - National Day |
| नवंबर माह का तीसरा गुरुवार of November | World Darshan Day - International Day |
World Science Day FAQs:
World Science Day is observed every year on 10 November.
Yes, World Science Day is an International Day that is celebrated every year on November all over the World.
World Science Day started on 1999.
World Science Day is observed every year by UNESCO.