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Category : Important Days
Published on: January 07 2026
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World Braille Day is observed on 4 January to mark the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, inventor of the Braille system. The day highlights the importance of accessibility, equality and independent living for persons with visual impairment. Invented in 1824, Braille’s six-dot tactile system remains vital for education, literacy and social inclusion worldwide. In India, awareness programmes reinforced Braille’s continuing role in empowering the visually impaired and promoting dignity and human rights.
A new non-venomous reed snake species, Calamaria mizoramensis, has been discovered in Mizoram, highlighting the state’s rich biodiversity.
Read More....DSIR has removed the mandatory three-year existence condition for deep-tech startups to boost early-stage innovation in India.
Read More....Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya launched ‘Sanskaar Shaala’ in Guwahati to promote value-based education and Indian cultural ethos among children aged 4–14.
Read More....DRDO has developed a portable Sea Water Desalination System (SWaDeS) to provide safe drinking water to soldiers deployed in remote, coastal and high-altitude regions.
Read More....Tamil Nadu launched the Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS) guaranteeing 50% of last-drawn salary as pension to state employees, with shared contributions by employees and the government.
Read More....India launches e-B-4 Visa, allowing Chinese business professionals to undertake industrial and commercial activities in India for up to six months.
Read More....Rare Kushan-era coins and lapis lazuli stones unearthed at Bhir Mound highlight Taxila’s ancient trade, culture, and religious diversity.
Read More....India approves Nutrient-Based Subsidy rates for Rabi 2025–26, ensuring affordable fertilizers and promoting balanced nutrient use among farmers.
Read More....PM Modi inaugurated the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament in Varanasi, highlighting teamwork, youth talent, and India’s focus on sports development.
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