There are several important days observed throughout the month all year round. In this article, we have compiled a list of important days in the month of June. Such dates or their importance is assessed in the General Awareness section for several exams like FCI AGM, NABARD Grade A, NABARD Grade B, IBPS RRB PO and RBI Grade B among others.
Important Days of June
Take a look at the table below to learn about the important days of June and the intent behind observing them.
| Date | Event | Importance |
| June 1 | World Milk Day | To showcase the importance of the Dairy Industry to sustainability, nutrition and livelihood |
| June 2 | Telangana Day | Formation of the state of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh |
| June 3 | World Bicycle Day | To understand the benefits of cycling for health and environment |
| June 4 | International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression | To understand the suffering of children who are victims of mental and physical maltreatment |
| June 5 | World Environment Day | To create dialogue and awareness to protect and conserve our environment |
| June 7 | World Food Safety Day | To create dialogue and awareness about food security, agriculture and sustainable production practices |
| June 8 | World Brain Tumour Day | To create dialogue and awareness about brain tumour and to help those who are suffering from it |
| June 8 | World Oceans Day | To raise awareness about the impact of human activities on ocean resources and to encourage public participation for sustainable management of oceans |
| June 12 | Anti-Child Labour Day | To highlight the moral and social crime that is child labour and to encourage participation to protect children against it |
| June 14 | World Blood Donor Day | To raise awareness about safe blood donation and to acknowledge blood donors for their service. |
| June 18 | Autistic Pride Day | Celebrating acceptance and infinite possibilities while understanding the special needs of Autistic people |
| June 19 | National Reading Day | The day is observed in honour of P.N. Panicker, the Father of the Library Movement in Kerala |
| June 19 | World Sickle Cell Awareness Day | To create awareness about this disease in which red blood cells either become deformed or collapse |
| June 20 | World Refugee Day | To highlight the problems faced by refugees all over the world and to encourage action to protect Human Rights |
| 3rd Sunday in June | World Father’s Day | This day is observed to celebrate the incredible role fathers play in the lives of their children. This year, the day fell on June 20th. |
| June 21 | International Yoga Day | To highlight the numerous physical and mental health benefits of practicing yoga |
| June 21 | World Music Day | What started as Fête de la musique in France is now celebrated the world over to honour musicians |
| June 23 | World Olympic Day | The International Olympic Committee was formed on June 23, 1894. This day is celebrated to call attention to the importance of sports for health and entertainment. |
| June 26 | World Drug Day | It is also known as International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking |
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