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International Civil Aviation Day 2020 : Dec 7
- The International Civil Aviation Day 2020 will be observed all over the world on December 7.
- The day is commemorated to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the social and economic development of countries.
- International Civil Aviation Day was first observed in the year 1994 as part of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s 50th-anniversary activities.
- The United Nations General Assembly officially recognised December 7 as International Civil Aviation Day in the UN system in 1996.
About ICAO
- Headquarters – Montreal, Canada
- Founded – 7 th December 1944
International Armed Forces Flag Day Observed on Dec 7
- Armed Forces Flag Day is marked in India every year on December 7 since 1949. Interestingly, the Centre, this year, has declared that Armed Forces Flag Day would be celebrated throughout December.
- The Day provides us an opportunity to honour the sacrifices made by defence personnel in the line of duty.
- The Day also urges citizens to support defence personnel and their families by contributing to Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF).
- To celebrate the day, all three branches of the Indian armed forces – the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy arrange a variety of shows, carnivals, dramas and other entertainment programmes to showcase to the general public the efforts of their personnel to ensure national security.
