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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.
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World Humanitarian Day- August 19:
- World Humanitarian Day is commemorated every year on 19 August to pay tribute to humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and to honor all aid and health workers who continue, despite the odds, to provide life-saving support and protection to people most in need.
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First 3D-printed human cornea developed in India:
- The first artificial cornea to be 3D printed in India was successfully implanted in a rabbit eye by researchers in Hyderabad.
- Researchers from the L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H), and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have developed a human cornea that is 3D printed using corneal tissue from a human donor.
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Kolkata will host the 23rd edition of the India International Seafood Show:
- The Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) and the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) will collaborate to host the 23rd India International Seafood Show (IISS) in Kolkata, the City of Joy.
- During 2021-22, India exported 13,69,264 tonnes of marine goods for US$ 7.76 billion, an all-time high i
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The Ministry of Social Justice has launched the SMILE-75 initiative:
- The Government of India’s Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has identified 75 Municipal Corporations to implement comprehensive rehabilitation of people engaged in begging under the “SMILE: Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise” initiative, known as the “SMILE-75 Initiative.”
- The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has allocated a total budget of Rs. 100 crore for the SMILE project for the coming years till 2025-26.
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Cabinet has approved the ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union (UPU):
- The Cabinet has approved the ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) as contained in the Eleventh Additional Protocol to the Constitution.
- The amendments to the Constitution of UPU were signed during the 27th Congress of the Universal Postal Union held at Abidjan.
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Left-handers Day-13 August:
- Every year on August 13, the world celebrates International Left-Handers Day to recognize the distinctiveness and distinctions of left-handers and to spread awareness of the benefits and drawbacks of having a left hand in a world that is largely right-handed.
- According to a 2019 Oxford University study, left-handers are likely to have stronger linguistic abilities than their right-handed counterparts.
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International Youth Day- August 12
- August 12 marks the annual celebration of International Youth Day as an awareness day, designated by the United Nations (UN).
- The first Youth Day was observed in 1999 after the UN General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution accepting the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in Lisbon.
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The government introduced the Electricity Amendment Bill, 2022, in the Lok-Sabha:
- A Bill to modify the Electricity Act to provide non-discriminatory open access to power suppliers’ distribution networks was submitted in Lok Sabha, prompting concerns from the Opposition, who said it sought to take away certain powers from the state governments.
- When introducing the Bill, RK Singh requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to submit it to a parliamentary standing committee for further consultations to resolve Opposition concerns.
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World Biofuel Day
- World Biofuel Day is commemorated on 10 August every year to raise awareness about the use of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels.
- Any fuel that is derived from biomass, like plants, agricultural wastes, crops, algae, or animal wastes, is known as biofuel.
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Nagasaki Day- August 9
- Nagasaki Day is observed every year on August 9 to promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the bomb attack on Nagasaki.
- The historical nuclear attack took place in the year 1945 with an atomic bomb on August 6 in the city of Hiroshima and later on August 9 in Nagasaki.
- Nagasaki city was attacked by atomic weapons that killed thousands of life instantly.
- It is the 77th annive
- rsary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city.
- It is the second city after Hiroshima to be attacked by a nuclear bomb.
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National Handloom Day- August 7, 2022
- In India, National Handloom Day is observed annually on August 7 to promote wearing clothing manufactured by hand by indigenous tribes.
- Events are planned all around the country this year as well to increase public understanding and the contribution of citizens to the socioeconomic development of handloom weavers.
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Hiroshima Day- August 6
- Hiroshima Day is observed every year on August 6 to promote peace politics and raise awareness of the effects of the bomb attack on Hiroshima.
- Hiroshima city was attacked by an atomic weapon that killed thousands of lives instantly on August 6, 1945.
- Today is the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city.
- It was the first city to be attacked by a nuclear bomb.
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Union Minister launches six national highway projects in Madhya Pradesh:
- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari lay the foundation stone for six National Highway projects totaling 119 kilometers and costing Rs. 2300 crore in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Shri Gadkari noted at the ceremony that the projects being unveiled will assist growth by boosting connectivity in Indore and the state.
- The villages in the Indore-Harda segment will be better connected to Indore
- The State Government and NHAI signed a memorandum of understanding during this initiative to build ropeways at 14 designated locations in Madhya Pradesh.
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U.S. Coast Guard Day- August 4th:
- Every year, August 4 is celebrated as S. Coast Guard Day, commemorating the military organization for its valor and discipline.
- Since 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has kept the nation’s waterways safe, playing a critical role in national security.
- The day honors the establishment of the U.S. Coast Guard and the courageous work of the service members of the Coast Guard.
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Mr. Sarbanand Sonowal inaugurated the Chahabar Day conference in Mumbai:
- Union Shipping Minister Sarbanand Sonowal and Minister of State for Shipping Shripad Naik inaugurated the Chabahar Day conference in Mumbai
- Representatives from Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan took part in the conference.
- Chabahar port will be part of the International North-South Transport Corridor network connecting India.
