This comprehensive guide covers the most important national and international decades, years, and days from all fields—historical, economic, political, scientific, educational, and social. It is structured for educational purposes, competitive exams, and general awareness.
The Important International Decades Declared by the UN 🌍
| Period | Declared Decade | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 2021–2030 | Decade of Healthy Ageing | Improving the lives of older people. |
| 2021–2030 | Decade of Ocean Science | Support the sustainable development of oceans. |
| 2021–2030 | Decade on Ecosystem Restoration | Prevent, halt, and reverse ecosystem degradation. |
| 2016–2025 | Decade of Action for Road Safety | Reduce road traffic deaths. |
| 2010–2020 | Decade for Deserts and the Fight Against Desertification | Combat desertification and land degradation. |
| 2005–2014 | Decade of Education for Sustainable Development | Integrate principles of sustainable development into education. |
Important National & International Years 🗓️
| Year | Significance |
|---|---|
| 1945 | Formation of the United Nations. |
| 1947 | Indian Independence (August 15). |
| 1950 | India became a Republic (January 26). |
| 1969 | Moon Landing (Apollo 11). |
| 1975 | International Women’s Year (UN). |
| 1983 | India wins the Cricket World Cup. |
| 1991 | India’s Economic Liberalization. |
| 2000 | Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were adopted. |
| 2005 | Right to Information Act was passed in India. |
| 2008 | Global Financial Crisis begins. |
| 2014 | India’s Mars Orbiter Mission was successful. |
| 2016 | Demonetization in India (Nov 8). |
| 2017 | GST Implemented in India. |
| 2020 | COVID-19 Pandemic & National Lockdowns. |
| 2023 | Chandrayaan-3 lands on the Moon. |
Important Days (National & International) 📅
| Date | Occasion | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 | National Youth Day | India (Birth of Swami Vivekananda) |
| Jan 26 | Republic Day | India |
| Mar 8 | International Women's Day | Global |
| Apr 7 | World Health Day | Global |
| May 1 | International Labour Day | Global |
| Jun 5 | World Environment Day | Global |
| Jul 1 | National Doctor’s Day | India |
| Aug 15 | Independence Day | India |
| Sep 5 | Teacher’s Day | India |
| Oct 2 | Gandhi Jayanti | India, International Day of Non-Violence |
| Oct 24 | United Nations Day | Global |
| Dec 10 | Human Rights Day | Global |
India’s Economic Timeline – Key Years & Phases 💹
1. 1947 – India’s Independence
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Start of India’s independent economy.
2. 1951–1970s – Planned Economy Era
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1951 – First Five-Year Plan (agriculture focus).
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1960s–70s – Green Revolution.
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1969 – Nationalization of banks.
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1975–77 – Emergency & economic restructuring.
3. 1980s – Initial Reforms
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Industrial modernization.
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Gradual liberalization began.
4. 1991 – Economic Liberalization
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Balance of payments crisis.
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LPG reforms: Liberalization, Privatization, Globalization.
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FDI encouraged, import restrictions reduced.
5. 2000s – Growth Boom
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IT sector surged.
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The stock market is integrated globally.
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Over 7% annual GDP growth.
6. 2010s – Digital Reforms
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2016 – Demonetization.
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2017 – GST implemented.
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Rise of UPI, fintech, and digital payments.
7. Key Economic Years
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Independence |
| 1951 | First Five-Year Plan |
| 1969 | Bank Nationalization |
| 1991 | LPG Economic Reforms |
| 2016 | Demonetization |
| 2017 | GST Reform |
| 2020 | COVID-19 Impact |
| 2023 | India becomes the 5th largest economy |
Science, Technology & Space 🛰️
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1957 | Sputnik by USSR – First artificial satellite. |
| 1969 | Moon Landing – Apollo 11. |
| 1975 | Aryabhata – India’s first satellite. |
| 2014 | Mars Orbiter Mission – India. |
| 2023 | Chandrayaan-3 – Moon landing by India. |
Inventions & Innovations Timeline 💡
| Year | Innovation |
|---|---|
| 1947–50s | Transistors, early TVs. |
| 1983 | The first mobile phone was launched. |
| 1991 | Internet was introduced in India. |
| 2004 | Facebook launches – Start of the social media age. |
| 2007 | iPhone launched – Smartphone era begins. |
| 2016+ | UPI, AI, Blockchain, 5G. |
Legal & Governance Milestones in India ⚖️
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1950 | Constitution of India enforced. |
| 1976 | 42nd Amendment – Preamble changes. |
| 2005 | RTI Act Passed. |
| 2009 | Right to Education Act. |
| 2019 | Article 370 Abrogation. |
| 2023 | Women’s Reservation Bill Passed. |
Sports & Cultural Milestones 🏆
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1951 | The first Asian Games were held in Delhi. |
| 1983 | India wins the Cricket World Cup. |
| 2010 | Delhi hosts the Commonwealth Games. |
| 2023 | India hosts the ICC Cricket World Cup Final. |
The Major Global Crises 🌎
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1929 | Great Depression begins. |
| 1945 | End of World War II. |
| 2008 | Global Financial Crisis. |
| 2020 | COVID-19 Pandemic. |
| 2022 | Russia-Ukraine War – Global inflation, food, and fuel impact. |
This master list serves as a complete educational reference for competitive exams, general studies, and academic purposes. It includes every relevant field from science to society, economics to environment, and history to innovation.
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