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World Snow Leopard Day- Oct 23

• October 23 has been observed as International Snow Leopard Day since 2014.
• The day also emphasizes the importance of taking measures to stop poaching, as well as consolidating efforts in terms of an environmental organization in the countries of the snow leopard range.
• World Snow Leopard Day is observed globally on 23rd October.
• The main Aim of this day is to show the importance of snow leopard conservation and raise awareness about this incredible animal.

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International Stuttering Awareness Day 2021: Observed on 22 October        

• The International Stuttering Awareness Day is annually Observed on 22 October.
• Theme of 2021 International Stuttering Awareness Day is “Speak the change you wish to see”

Purpose : 

• The day is intended to raise public awareness of the millions of people who have a speech disorder of stuttering or stammering.

Current Affairs 21st October 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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Police Commemoration Day- OCT 21

• National Police Commemoration Day is observed on October 21 every year.
• It is observed to salute the spirits of police forces and their families and brave police martyred who lost their lives fighting for the country.
• It is celebrated to motivate and pay respect to the police personnel who perform their duties with the utmost diligence.
• Police Commemoration Day commemorates the day in 1959, when twenty Indian soldiers were attacked by Chinese troops in Ladakh’s Hot Spring area, in which, ten Indian policemen lost their lives and seven were imprisoned.
• Since that day, 21 October has been observed as Police Commemoration Day in honour of the martyrs.

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The International Chefs Day- Oct 20

• The International Chefs Day is observed every year on 20 October.
• The day aims to celebrate and honour the noble profession and educate people around the world about eating healthy.
• It is also the day for experienced chefs to pass on their knowledge and culinary skills to the next generation with a sense of pride and commitment.
• Theme of International Chefs Day 2021 campaign is “Healthy Food for the Future”
• Esteemed chef Bill Gallagher created International Chefs Day in 2004. Gallagher was also the president of the World Association of Chefs Societies (World Chefs). Since 2004, World Chefs has used International Chefs Day to celebrate the nobility of this culinary profession.

Current Affairs 19th October 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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India to hosts ‘Gen Next’ leaders from 75 democratic countries

• Chairman of Indian Council for Cultural Relations ICCR Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, India will host young leaders from 75 democracies under the initiative Gen-Next Democratic Network.
• Briefing media in New Delhi, Sahasrabuddhe, young leaders below the age of 35 from the ruling party, opposition party and other key parties are being invited and the first batch will include leaders from Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, Indonesia, Chile and Zambia.

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty- 17 October

• Every year, October 17 is observed as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
• This day is a means to recognize and acknowledge the efforts and struggles that people, who are pushed to live in poverty, face.
• 2021 Theme: Building Forward Together: Ending Persistent Poverty, Respecting all People and our Planet”.

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World Student’s Day- OCT 15

• World Student’s Day is celebrated every year on October 15.
• The day is celebrated in honour of the birth anniversary of the former president of India, Late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
• Since 2010, the United Nations Organisation (UNO) has marked October 15 as World Student’s Day in an attempt to acknowledge the efforts of Dr Kalam toward education and his students.

Current Affairs 13th October 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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CCEA approves fixation of nutrient based subsidy rates for Phosphatic & Potassic fertilizers- 2022

• Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for Phosphatic and Potassic fertilisers (P&K) for the year 2021-22.
• The approved rate for Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) in case of Nitrogen has been fixed at 789 rupees per kilogram, for Phosphorus it is 45.323 rupees per Kg, for Potash 10.116 rupees per Kg and 2.374 rupees per Kilogram for Sulphur.

Current Affairs 12th October 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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World Arthritis Day-Oct 12

• World Arthritis Day is celebrated every year on October 12 to spread awareness about the existence and impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
• Arthritis is not a single disease but a broad term for more than a hundred diseases related to joints. It can cause swelling in or around a joint, resulting in pain, stiffness, and sometimes difficulty moving.

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World Mental Health Day-Oct 10

• World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year. This day tries to create awareness about mental health issues.
• The theme for the World Mental Health Day 2021 is “mental health in an unequal world”
• While the pandemic has affected everyone, people with long term health conditions, or facing discrimination or parenting on their own are struggling the most and need more support

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World Postal Day- Oct 9

• World Post Day is an international day that happens each year on October 9, the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, which started in 1874 in Switzerland.
• The UPU was the start of the global communications revolution, introducing the ability to write letter to others all over the world.
• The theme of World Post Day is “Innovate to Recover”.  People relied heavily on the postal services during the lockdown that was imposed due to the covid-19 breakout.

Current Affairs 08th October 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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Indian Air Force Day: October 8

• Every year Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8th. This year, India celebrates the 89th Indian Air Force Day.
• The celebration of this day was officially started in the year 1932 to increase the awareness of the Indian air force in any organization of national security both officially and publicly. Since then, Indian Air Force Day is celebrated every year with great enthusiasm and fervor at various Air Stations all over the country on October 8.

Current Affairs 07th October 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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World Cotton Day- Oct 7

• The World Cotton day is celebrated on 7 October as a global celebration of cotton and its stakeholders, from field to fabric and beyond.
• The theme for World Cotton Day 2021 is “There’s more to cotton than you think”. This year the event will be organised virtually
• The inaugural World Cotton Day was held in Geneva in 2019. The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) established the day.

Current Affairs 06th October 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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Om Birla visit Rome to attend G20 Parliamentary Speakers Summit

• An Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla left for Rome to attend the G20 Parliamentary Speakers Summit. 
• The delegation comprises Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha Harivansh, Secretary General, Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh and Secretary General, Rajya Sabha Dr. P.P.K. Ramacharyulu.

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World Teacher’s Day- Oct 5

• World Teachers’ Day or commonly known as International Teacher’s day is celebrated on the 5th of October to commemorate teachers across the globe.
• The theme of World Teacher’s Day 2021 is, ‘Teachers at the Heart of Education Recovery.’ The theme recognises teachers for their tireless efforts to keep teaching even during hardships like COVID-19 Pandemic.

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World Animal Day 2021- Oct 4

• World Animal Day 2021 is observed every year on October 4th to raise awareness about improving the welfare standards of the animals across the globe.
• The theme for the World Animal Day 2021 is “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet.”
• This International day of action(World Animal Day) is also the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.

Current Affairs 02nd October 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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International Day of Non-Violence: October 2

• International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2 to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi who had played an important role in India’s Independence.
• On 15 June, 2007, General Assembly adopted a resolution of establishing the International Day of Non-Violence to spread the message of non-violence including education and public awareness

Current Affairs 01st October 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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International Day of the Older Persons- Oct 1:

• International Day of the Older Persons is observed on October 1 every year to raise problems faced by elder persons and to promote the development of a society for all ages.
• The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on December 14, 1990, and designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons.

Current Affairs 30th September 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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World Maritime Day 2021 – Observed on Sep 30

• World Maritime Day 2021 is being observed across the globe on September 30 in a tribute to the professionalism and sacrifice of the two million seafarers who served the world’s merchant navy fleet even amid the corona virus disease (Covid-19) pandemic situation.
• The 2021 theme for the ‘World Maritime Day’ respects the sacrifice made by the navy men: ‘Seafarers at the core of shipping’s future.’

Current Affairs 29th September 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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World Heart Day – Observed on Sep 29

• As per the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day is important as cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the world’s number one killer, resulting in 18.6 million deaths a year.
• The international holiday was established by the World Heart Federation in collaboration with the World Health Organization.
• The president of the World Heart Federation from 1997 to 1999, Antoni Bayés de Luna, had conceived this idea.

Current Affairs 28th September 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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International Day for Universal Access to Information – Observed on Sep 28

• The International Day for Universal Access to Information was proclaimed on 15 October 2019 at the 74th UN General Assembly to be held on 28 September.
• The theme chosen for the 2021 International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) celebrated yearly on 28 September is “The Right to Know – Building Back Better with Access to Information.”
• Initially the day was designated by the UNESCO General Conference.
• It was inaugurated in November 2015 and was first held on 28 September 2016.

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International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons – Observed on Sep 26

• In 2013, The United Nations (UN) passed resolution 68/32 which established the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons to take place annually, every September 26th.
• The resolution calls for the critical negotiation on nuclear weapons to prohibit their development, manufacturing, possession, testing, transfer, storing, and use or threat of use.

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Nation observes Antyodaya Diwas on 25 September

• Union Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu announced that the government has decided to observe September 25 as ‘Antyodaya Diwas’ every year to mark the birth anniversary of erstwhile Bharatiya Jana Sangh and BJP icon Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
• “The Government of India has decided to observe 25th September as Antyodaya Diwas.

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Vanijya Saptah being Observed from 20-26 September       

• To celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and its glorious history, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry is organizing special events and programmes throughout the week as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’
• The Department of Commerce is observing the ‘Vanijya Saptah’ (Trade & Commerce Week) during the period 20-26 September, 2021.

Current Affairs 23rd September 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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International Day of Sign Languages Observed On September 23 

• The International Day of Sign Languages is observed on September 23 every year.
• Theme of  2021 is “We Sign For Human Rights”.
• The day is given by the United Nations in order to raise awareness of sign language to address the issues of deaf people in their everyday lives.
• The date 23 September was chosen because it marks the establishment of WFD in 1951.

Current Affairs 22nd September 2021| Current Affairs News

 

World Alzheimer’s Day – Observed on Sep 21

• On September 21, the world acknowledges World Alzheimer’s Day with the goal of raising awareness of the disease, common symptoms, and risk factors.
• The theme for World Alzheimer’s day in 2021 is ‘Know dementia, know Alzheimer’s’.
• This day raises awareness of the cause and severity of Alzheimer’s disease, and it is observed throughout the month in certain countries.
• Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain condition that gradually deteriorates memory and cognitive abilities, among other things.

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International Day of Peace – Observed on Sep 21

• The International Day of Peace, sometimes officially known as World Peace Day, is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday observed annually on 21 September.
• This year, the theme for the day is ‘Recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world’ September 21 is commemorated as the International Day of Peace world over.
• The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly.
• The United Nations invites all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities during the Day, and to otherwise commemorate the Day through education and public awareness on issues related to peace.
• Also known as Peace Day, the observance is designed to bring the world together.
• It is no secret that we are living in turbulent times.

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Ministry of Law and Justice unveiled “Ek Pahal” campaign for Justice Delivery at doorstep

• As the nation celebrates “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”, the Department of Justice launched the “Ek Pahal” drive across the country from 17th September till 2nd October to encourage mass registration under Tele-Law.
• The medium of Tele Law effectively provides pre-litigation advice / consultation to beneficiaries by Panel Lawyers through a huge network covering 51,434 Common Service Centres in 50,000 Gram Panchayats in 633 districts across 34 States and UTs.
• With registration login of 5480 beneficiaries this login drive registered 138% increase over daily average registration of beneficiaries. 

Current Affairs 18th September 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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World Bamboo Day – Observed on Sep 18

• World Bamboo Day is celebrated every year on 18th September.
• The theme for 12th edition of WBD 2021 is ‘#PlantBamboo: It Is Time To Plant Bamboo’.
• World Bamboo Day is a day of celebration to increase the awareness of bamboo globally.
• It was officially established by the World Bamboo organization at the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok in 2009.
• Where bamboo grows naturally, bamboo has been a daily element, but its utilization has not always been sustainable due to exploitation.

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World Patient Safety Day – Observed on Sep 17

• World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on 17 September, aims to raise global awareness about patient safety and call for solidarity and united action by all countries and international partners to reduce patient harm.
• WHO urges all stakeholders to “Act now for safe and respectful childbirth!” with the theme “Safe maternal and newborn care”.
• The focus of quality-oriented health care is patient safety.
• Adverse events that are the unwanted result of treatment endanger patient safety.

Current Affairs 16th September 2021| Current Affairs News

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International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer – Observed as Sep 16

• September 16 was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.
• This year’s theme for the International Day for the Prevention of the Ozone Layer is ‘Montreal Protocol – Keeping us, our food, and vaccines cool.’ 
• This designation had been made on December 19, 2000, in commemoration of the date, in 1987, on which nations signed the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

Current Affairs 15th September 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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National Hindi Day – Observed on Sep 14

• National Hindi Day 2021.Observed on Sep 14.
• Hindi is not only among the most spoken languages in the world, it is also the official language of India, alongside English, featuring in government documents of the Union.
• Hindi is also the official language of Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.

Current Affairs 14th September 2021| Current Affairs News

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SPI and GIZ Tied up with MNRE to Extend role in Decentralised Renewable Energy

• The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) tied a partnership with Smart Power India (SPI), an arm of Rockefeller Foundation & Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to encourage Decentralised Renewable Energy (DRE) and Energy Efficiency (EE) innovations.
• The partnership was the part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in the lines to become Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Current Affairs 12th & 13th September 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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World First Aid Day 2021 – Observed on second Saturday of September

• World First Aid Day is an annual campaign to ‘promote the importance of first aid training in preventing injuries and saving lives’.
• Every year, the second Saturday of September is observed as World First Aid Day, this year the day falls on September 11. 
• Theme this year: The theme for World First Aid Day 2021 is ‘First aid and road safety,‘ according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
• The day was first observed in 2000 by International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) according to whome first aid is a ‘humanitarian act’ and should be accessible to everyone.

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Himalayan Day 2021 – Observed on Sep 09

• Environmentalist Anil Joshi announced that Himalaya Diwas will be observed on September 9 in Uttarakhand.
• National Mission For Clean Ganga & Naula Foundation Celebrate Himalayan Day 2021 With The Theme ‘Contribution Of Himalayas And Our Responsibilities’.
• Joshi, founder of Doon-based ‘Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organisation’, stated that other Himalayan states are also being urged to celebrate the unique biodiversity of the Himalayas on the date.
• Additionally, Delhi University will also observe the day.
• The environmental organisations that have been working for a long time towards the conservation of the flora of Uttarakhand will participate in the September 9 event.