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World Savings Day: 31st October
- World Savings Day 2022 is observed on the 31st of October 2022. (30th October in India)
- World Savings Day 2022 theme set up by the International Savings Bank Congress is “Saving prepares you for a better future”
- World Savings Day, also called World Thrift Day, was first established in the year 1924 during the first International Savings Bank Congress.
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World Stroke Day: 29th October
- World Stroke Day 2022 is observed on the 29th of October 2022.
- World Stroke Day 2022 theme set by the WSO is “Learn the signs, Say it’s a stroke and save Precious time.”
- World stroke day was established on 29th October 2004 at World Stroke Congress in Vancouver, Canada.
- Later in 2006, the day was proclaimed for public awareness.
- In 2006, World Stroke Organization was created with the merger of the World Stroke Federation and the International Stroke Society.
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India lost 5.4% of its GDP as a result of the 2021 heatwave:
- According to a new Climate Transparency analysis, India will lose 5.4% of its GDP in 2021, the most of any G20 country.
- According to the research, India experienced a record heatwave that impacted employees, labor migrants, low-income households, and the homeless, as well as reduced wheat crop yields.
- Even though India is responsible for 3% of global emissions, the analysis stated that 142 million people (10% of the population) in India may be subjected to summer heatwaves of 1.5 degrees Celsius.
- When it comes to worldwide emissions, the United States ranks first with 25%, followed by the European Union with 22%.
- “G20 members account for around 85% of worldwide GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the global population, as well as almost three-quarters of global emissions.”
- The ‘Climate Transparency Report 2022’ was created in collaboration with experts from 16 partner organizations representing the majority of the G20 (Group of 20) countries.
- According to the Climate Transparency Report 2022, the G20 nations are still unable to take the requisite level of accountability of action.
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Disarmament Week- 24 to 30 October
- Every year, from October 24 to 30, Disarmament Week is observed.
- One of the primary purposes of the United Nations is to achieve universal peace.
- To that goal, the organization observes Disarmament Week every year from October 24 to October 30.
- Disarmament Week attempts to raise awareness and understanding of disarmament challenges and their interconnections.
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Mumbai featured the official launch of India’s first “Migration Monitoring System”:
- The Maharashtra Women and Children Development Minister Mangalprabhat Lodha launched India’s first “Migration Monitoring Systems” in Mumbai.
- The beneficiaries of the vulnerable seasonal migrant tracking system will move around according to the website.
- Information on pregnant migrants, nursing mothers, and children is to be made available through the Migration Monitoring Systems.
- The system offers up-to-date data on migrant expectant women, nursing mothers, and kids in a single system.
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United Nations Day: 24th October
- United Nations Day 2022 is observed on the 24th of October 2022.
- The United Nations Conference took place in San Francisco in 1945. 50 countries came to the conference to form the United Nations Charter.
- The United Nations Organisation aims to bring peace among the people to stop the War Situation.
- UNO also works to reduce Poverty across the Globe.
- The Permanent members of UNO are the United States, India, the United Kingdom, France, Turkey, and Canada.
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International Stuttering Awareness Day: 22nd October
- International Stuttering Awareness Day 2022 is observed on the 22nd of October 2022.
- The International Stuttering Awareness Day theme 2022 set up by the ISAD Online Conference Team is “Being Seen, Being Heard – Representation and Normalization of Stuttering in the mainstream.”
- International Stuttering Awareness Day was established in the year 1998 to bring attention to the millions of people across the world who are living with his specific Communication Disorder.
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Police Commemoration Day: 21st October
- Police Commemoration Day 2022 is observed on the 21st of October 2022.
- On 21st October, Police Commemoration Day in India, a nationwide program will be conducted for the Police persons who proved their bravery and excellence in their duty.
- The day commemorates the sacrifices of ten CRPF personnel who lost their lives while defending our border with China On October 21, 1959.
- On 20th October 1959, The Indian Reconnaissance party went missing.
- One of the three Parties launched from Ladakh does not return to the base.
- On 21st October 1959, the Chinese army attacked and killed 10 brave Indian Soldiers.
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World Osteoporosis Day: 20th October
- World osteoporosis day 2022 is observed on the 20th of October 2022.
- World Osteoporosis Day 2022 theme set up by the International Osteoporosis Foundation is “Step Up For Bone Health”
- World Osteoporosis Day was launched on October 20, 1996, by the United Kingdom’s National Osteoporosis Society and supported by the European Commission.
- Since 1997, this awareness day has been organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation(IOF).
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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched SPARSH mobile app:
- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched several digital initiatives of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) during its 275th Annual Day celebrations in New Delhi
- The initiatives include the System for Pension Administration (Raksha) (SPARSH) mobile app; Pay System for Agniveers; International Air Ticket booking module in Defence Travel System (DTS); Defence Accounts Receipts and Payment System (DARPAN); Defence Civilian Pay system and Defence Accounts Human Resource Management System.
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Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the first-ever all-IIT R&D showcase at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi:
- Union Minister for Education and Skill Development, Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated IInvenTiv, the first-ever all-IIT R&D showcase at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
- IITs have become instruments of transformation.
- They are repositories of knowledge and experience and a bridge to the future.
- IInvenTiv will be the start of a revolution and emerge as a key forum that will provide solutions to complex global problems.
- The R&D Fair is being organized in commemoration of the 75th year of India’s Independence in line with the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative.
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World Food Day: October 16
- World Food Day 2022 is observed annually on the 16th of October 2022.
- World Food Day 2022 theme is, “Leave No One Behind”
- The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a specialized body of the United Nations, created World Food Day in 1945.
- However, it would take another 34 years until the 20th FAO conference in November 1979, when it was declared a global holiday.
- Following this, 150 nations continued to commemorate the day once it was given official UN recognition.
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Global Handwashing Day: October 15
- Global Handwashing Day 2022 is observed on the 15th of October.
- Hand washing is such a basic habit, but it can change everything and save lives.
- Global Handwashing Day 2022 theme is, “Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene.”
- The Global Handwashing Partnership established Global Handwashing Day as a chance to develop and put into practise original strategies for inspiring people to wash their hands with soap, particularly in times of need.
- In 2008, the first Global Handwashing Day was observed.
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World Standards Day: October 14
- World Standards Day is observed annually on the 14th of October 2022.
- The opportunity to deepen understanding of the value of standardization and to increase awareness of it is provided by World Standards Day in 2022.
- World Standards Standards 2022 Theme is, “Shared Vision for a Better World”
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World Sight Day: October 13
- World Sight Day is an International Day of Awareness, held annually on the second Thursday of October.
- This year, World Sight Day is observed on the 13th of October 2022.
- The World Sight Day 2022 theme is, “#LoveYourEyes”
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World Arthritis Day- October 12
- World Arthritis day 2022 is observed on the 12th of October.
- Any condition that affects the joints is commonly referred to as arthritis.
- Pain and stiffness in the joints are typical symptoms. Redness, warmth, swelling, and a reduced range of motion in the afflicted joints are possible additional symptoms.
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11 October- International Day of the Girl Child
- International Day of the Girl Child is commemorated on 11 October every year for empowering girls and amplifying their voices around the globe.
- This day recognizes the rights of the girl child and the challenges faced by them across the world.
- Girls are breaking stereotypes, boundaries, and barriers.
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World Post Day 2022: October 9
- World Post Day is celebrated on 9th October of every year.
- World Post Day is observed to raise awareness about the postal sector.
- This day also reminds people about the important role the postal sector plays in everyday life.
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8 October-Air Force Day
- Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October every year.
- The main aim is to pay a tribute to the Air Force of India and acknowledge their contribution, and excellence India has presented in the field.
- Every year the Indian Air Force Day is celebrated at Hindon Air Force Station, which is the largest air base in Asia.
- The Air Force was officially raised as the supporting force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom in 1932 and the first operational squadron was created in 1933.
- Indian Air Force Day is celebrated to mark the official establishment of the Indian Air Force, which was on October 8, 1932.
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7th October 2022: World Cotton Day
- October 7 is celebrated each year as World Cotton Day
- It is a multipurpose plant chiefly used in the textile industry but also in the medical sector, edible oil industry, animal feeds, and bookbinding, among others.
- The theme for 2022’s celebration of World Cotton Day appears to be “Weaving a better future for cotton,” as apparent from the posters released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).
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5th October 2022: World Teacher’s Day
- World Teachers’ Day is observed every year on October 5 across the globe to recognize and celebrate educators including teachers, researchers, and professors’ work
- The theme this year for International Teachers’ Day 2022 is “The Transformation Of Education Begins With Teachers”.
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4th October: World Animal Welfare Day:
- Every year on October 4th, World Animal Welfare Day is honored.
- This day is observed worldwide to commemorate the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
- The goal of observing this day as World Animal Welfare Day is to elevate the status of animals and improve their well-being.
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2nd October 2022: Gandhi Jayanti:
- Every year on October 2nd, people celebrate Gandhi Jayanti to remember the “Father of the Nation,” Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
- According to a declaration made by the United Nations General Assembly on June 15, 2007, this day is also observed as the International Day of Non-Violence.
- On October 2, 1869, Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar, a small town in Gujarat.
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1st October: International Day of the Older Persons
- The International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on October 1 each year to increase awareness about the importance of ageing and promote the rights of older persons.
- The overall umbrella theme for the United Nations International Day of Older Persons in 2022 is “Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World.”
- The International Day of Older Persons was declared by the UN General Assembly on December 14, 1990 (resolution 45/106).
- This was preceded by programs like the Vienna International Plan of Action on Aging, which was approved by the UN General Assembly and the World Assembly on Ageing in 1982.
