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September 22 , 2019 1671 days 920 0
  • The Government of Maharashtra has decided to set up ‘Swachh Bharat World University’ in Wardha to mark Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary.
    • The University will focus on research studies in sanitation, cleanliness and environment.
  • Sahithya Academy’s Bal Sahithya Puraskar award-winning author Paro Anand has written the book “Being Gandhi” on the occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
  • South China giant salamander (Andrias sligoi) which is housed at London Zoo is believed to be the world’s largest amphibian.
    • They can grow more than five feet in length and well over 100 pounds.
  • Sanchayika (school banking) Day is celebrated all over the India on 15th September in order to promote the money saving habits among students.
  • World Water Monitoring Day is observed every year on September 18th.
    • The day aims to build public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by empowering citizens to carry out basic monitoring of their local water bodies.
  • The UNESCO recognised, annual International Day of University Sport (IDUS) is observed on 20th September 2019.
    • Organised every year since 2016, IDUS aims to create a link between universities and local communities through sport, physical activity and healthy living.

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