Page-21 of Days and Events
28 October: National Ayurveda Day
The first National Ayurveda Day was observed on 28 October on the occasion of Dhanwantari Jayanti. The theme for this year is ‘Ayurveda for Prevention and Control of Diabetes‘. Ayurveda is the traditional Hindu system of medicine based on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
October 24: United Nations Day
The United Nations Day is being observed globally on October 24. The day marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter (the founding document of UNO) in 1945. It entered into force on 24 October 1945 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
17 October: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed globally on 17 October for eradication of poverty throughout the world. Significance of Day: It seeks to promote awareness among people to eradicate poverty and destitution around the world particularly ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
16 October: World Food Day
The World Food Day is observed globally on 16 October to mark foundation of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. Significance of Day: It aims to raise public awareness about hunger challenges and encourage people ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
15 October: International Day of Rural Women
The International Day of Rural Women is observed annually across the world on 15 October to recognize the critical role and contribution of rural women. Significance of the day: Highlights the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
October 13: International Day for Disaster Reduction
The International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) is observed annually on 13 October across the world encourage citizens and governments to take part in building more disaster resilient communities and nations. Significance of the day: It seeks to spread awareness ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
October 11: International Day of the Girl Child
The International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) is observed every year across the world on 11 October to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. Significance of Day: The observance of the day seeks ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
October 9: World Post Day
The World Post Day is observed each year on October 9 to spread awareness about the postal services and their role in the everyday lives of people and businesses. 2016 Theme: “Innovation, Integration and Inclusion”. In India, this day is ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
3 October: World Habitat Day
The World Habitat Day (WHD) is observed every year on the first Monday of October throughout the world. This year it was observed on 3 October 2016. 2016 Theme: “Housing at the Centre”. It aims to raise awareness about need ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
2 October: International Day of Non-Violence
The International Day of Non-violence is being celebrated on 2 October throughout the world on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Observance of this day seeks to promote the principles of non-violence through education and public awareness and is observed ..