June

June 13 1831

International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) is celebrated annually on June 13 to celebrate the human rights of persons with albinism worldwide.

WHAT IS ALBINISM?

Albinism is a rare group of genetic disorders that cause the skin, hair or eyes to have little or no color.

SYMPTOMS OF ALBINISM MAY INCLUDE

Very pale skin

Very light-blond or white hair

Light-blue eyes.

ALBINISM FACTS

It is estimated that 1 in 20000 are born with Albinism every year.

People suffering from Albinism also tend to have a number of eye problems including impaired vision.

Born: June 13 1831 Died: 5 Nov. 1879

SCOTTISH PHYSICIST & MATHEMATICIAN JAMES CLERK MAXWELL

Best known as Maxwell's Equations, formulated 1861.

Maxwell's Equations demonstrated that electricity, magnesium and light are all manifestation of the same phenomenon.

DID YOU KNOW?

He published first scientific paper at the age of 15.

He demonstrated first durable colour photographic image in 1861.

He proved that the Rings of Saturn were made of numerous small particles.

His equations led both to the development of radio communication and the discovery that light is an electromagnetic wave.

AWARDS

Smith's Prize (1854)

Adams Prize (1857)

June 18

WHAT IS AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), refers to a board range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech & nonverbal communication.

DID YOU KNOW?

A rainbow infinity symbol is used to represent neurodiversity which symbolizes the infinite possibilities in the lives of autistic people.

The disorder is characterized by difficulties with social interaction & communication including restricted & repetitive behavior.

"INCLUSION IN THE WORKSPLACE: CHALLENGEES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD"

June 19

The celebration is marked in the honour of the father of the Library Movement, the late Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker.

The Reading Day celebration started merely in 1996.

He initiated the trend of popular cultural movement in Kerala.

DID YOU KNOW?

Reading is the best exercise for your brain.

Reading helps in building vocabulary.

June 21

International Day of Yoga is observed every year on June 21, the day is marked to raise awareness of the many benefits of yoga.

International Yoga Day:

It was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014.

During his speech at the united Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called Yoga an "Invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition".

The initiative was backed by as many as 177 nations.

Yoga Benefits your Health

Reduce risk of heart disease

Better Respiration

Overall Mental Health

June 21

The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is an annual celebration to publicize the work of hydrographers and the importance of hydrography.

Hydrography is a branch of applied sciences dealing with measurements of the physical features of water bodies.

HISTORY OF WORLD HYDROGRAPHY DAY?

1921 - Established the Internal Hydrographic Bureau for providing a mechanism & consultation between governments.

1970 - Name changed to International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).

2005 - IHO adopted the concept of World Hydrography Day, which was "welcomed" by the UN General Assembly in Resolution A/RES/60/30 Oceans & law of the sea.

"ONE HUNDERED YEARS OF INTERNALTIONAL COOPERATION IN HYDROGRAPHY"

Remembering on this Death Anniversary Mohar Singh Rathore

Social Reformer & Political Congress Worker

5 January 1926 - 22 June 1985

He advocated for social reforms such as discouraging purdah, dowry, child marriage & Untouchability.

He founded the girls college at Churu under a public trust Charu Balika Mahavidyalaya.

1956 Enrolled Advocate, Rajasthan High Court.

1962 Elected MLA Rajasthan from Churu.

1984 Elected to Lok Sabha from Churu for the Congress Party.

MSME - Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day on June 27.

By adopting Micro, small and Medium Enterprises Day Resolution 711/29

In 2017, the Untied Nations General Assembly declared June 27 to recognize the importance of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to promote innovation, creativity and decent work for all - and to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Call for action to improve their access to finance, value chains, and markets.

As the United Nations entity supporting the internationalization of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, the International Trade Centre works with partners on a series of events marking the Day across the world.

"FIRST RESPONDERS TO SOCIETAL NEEDS"

REMEMBERING HELEN KELLER (27 JUNE 1880 - 1 JUNE 1968)

On her Birth Anniversary -Helen Adams Keller was an American author, disability rights advocate, political activist & lecturer.

She was taught by Anne Sullivan, remained with Keller until her own death in October 1936.

First visually impaired person to write a book her autobiography, " The Story of My Life"

"The best ad most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart"