Women's Day

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International Women's Day :-
International Women's Day is celebrated in many different countries on 8th March around the world. It is a day when women are recognised for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women.
International Women's Day 2020: Theme
The Campaign theme for International Women's Day 2020 is #EachforEqual.
The theme focuses on gender equality, greater awareness of discrimination and a celebration of women's achievement.

The Campaign theme for International Women's Day 2019 is #BalanceforBetter.

International Women's Day first emersed from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe.

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Largest Stadium

* World's Largest Cricket Stadium in Gujarat :-
Motera stadium in Gujarat is now the largest cricket stadium in the world. This stadium was inaugurated by US President Donald Trump on 24th February, 2020. The audience capacity of this new Motera Stadium is 1.10 lacs. The project estimated cost is Rs. 700 crore.
The foundation of this new Motera stadium was laid in January 2018 and it completed in 2020. Gujarat Cricket Association handed the stadium project to Larson and Tourbo (L&T) while its designing was done by the architecture firm  M/s Populous; the same firm that had designed the Melbourne Stadium.
Characteristics :-

• This new stadium is dispersed in 63 acres. This stadium is comprise a clubhouse with over 50 rooms, 3 practice grounds for cricketers, 4 dressing rooms, 76 corporate boxes, an Olympic size swimming pool, an indoor cricket training academy, a parking area that can accommodate around 3000 four-wheeler cars and up to 10,000 two Wheelers.
• Motera stadium became operational in 1983, but it became popular in 1987 when Sunil Gavaskar scored his 10,000th Test run on this ground. He was the first batsman to reach the milestone.
• The legendary Sachin Tendulkar had scored his first double century on this ground in 1999.
•  Along  with this Motera stadium, India has a total of 5 largest stadium from the list of top 10 largest stadium in the world.
  
  
  
  
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Highest 'Tiranga'

India's Highest Flag :-
India's Highest National Flag is located at Belgaum in Karnataka which is 360.8 feet high.
It is highest National Flag of India followed by the National Flag of India at Attari border in Punjab which was 360 feet in height. The Flag at Belgaum now holds the record of highest flag in India.
The Flag at Belgaum was made by the Karnatka's government to promote the Patrotism in young generations and to make Belgaum a tourist destination.
List of India's Highest 'Tiranga' :-

1. Belgaum, karnatka - 360.8 feet
2. Attari Border, Punjab - 360 feet
3. Kolhapur, Maharashtra - 303 feet
4. Pahadi Mandir Ranchi, Jharkhand - 293 feet
5. Telibandha Raipur, Chattisgarh - 269 feet
6. Faridabad Haryana - 250 feet
7. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - 237 feet
8. Cannut Place, New Delhi -207 feet
9. Jaipur, Rajasthan - 206 feet

Oath of Prime Minister

Q. Why Prime Minister of India takes Oath ?

     The Prime Minister's post is given to the Leader of the majority party at n the Lok Sabha (the lower house). Prior to entering the Prime Minister office the leader of majority party and his Cabinet Ministers need to take oaths of office and secrecy.
The Constitution of India does not specify any specific reason for the oath of the Prime Minister of India. But after going through the wordings of the oaths of office and secrecy it seems that the oaths of office and secrecy is a legal and spiritual practice.
In n the oath taking ceremony the Prime minister swears in the name of God that he is committed to maintain the dignity of his office and he shall maintain the sovereignty and integrity of the country in all circumstances.
Traditionally, the oath taking ceremony takes place at Durbar Hall, New Delhi.Till date (February, 2020) four Prime Ministers take oath at the Rastrapati Bhavan's  (President's House) forecourt.

Air Quality Index

Q. What is Air Quality Index ?
     The problem of air pollution has become a new challenge for the world. The air quality is measured by the Air Quality Index.
Air pollution means the amount of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), and Carbon Monoxide (CO) in the air exceeds the criteria set by the World Health Organization (WHO).
India uses the National Air Quality Index (AQI), Canada uses the Air Quality Health Index, Singapore uses the Air Pollution Control index.
The National Air Quality Index (AQI) in India was launched on 17 September 2014 in New Delhi under the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' by the Environment Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar. The air quality is composed of 8 pollutants - PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO O3, NH3 and Pb.
The Air Quality Index measures the quality of air. It shows the amount and types of gases dissolved in the air. There are 6 categories, based on air quality.

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