“IMPORTANT DAYS”
22 October – International Stuttering Awareness Day
International Stuttering Awareness Day is celebrated on October 22 annually to spread public awareness about the issues which have been faced by a large number of people.
Theme 2024 – The Power of Listening – People Who Stutter Have The Unique Opportunity To Teach The World To Listen
“SPORTS”
Deepika Kumari Wins Silver at 2024 Archery World Cup Final in Mexico
In a remarkable achievement, Deepika Kumari, a four-time Olympian from India, secured the silver medal in the women’s recurve event at the 2024 Archery World Cup Final held on October 20, 2024, in Tlaxcala, Mexico. She faced off against Li Jiaman of China in the final but lost the match 6-0. Li Jiaman, who was part of China’s silver medal-winning team at the Paris 2024 Olympics, claimed the gold.
Goa Hosts 24th National Para-Swimming Championship
The 24th National Para-Swimming Championship commenced on 20th October in Goa, showcasing a vibrant celebration of exceptional talent and unwavering determination among athletes from across the nation. The event has attracted para-swimmers from various states, highlighting their skills and resilience in the sport.
“DEFENCE”
Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps conducts ‘Swavlamban Shakti’ exercisel
To enhance combat capabilities through the integration of niche and emerging technologies, the Army’s Sudarshan Chakra Corps of Southern Command is conducting ‘Exercise SWAVLAMBAN SHAKTI’ at Babina Field Firing Ranges near Jhansi. The XXI Corps or Sudarshan Chakra Corps, a strike corps of the army, is headquartered in Bhopal.
“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”
Cyclone Dana Set to Hit Odisha and West Bengal on October 24, 2024
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, predicting it will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23. The storm is expected to make landfall along the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal on October 24. It is likely that Cyclone Dana will bring heavy rains in both states for at least three days.
Disarmament Week 2024: 24-30 October
Disarmament Week, starting annually on October 24, coincides with the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The week-long observance is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of disarmament and promoting international dialogue to reduce the spread and impact of weapons. It was first called for in the Final Document of the UN General Assembly’s 1978 Special Session on Disarmament (resolution S-10/2) and reinforced in 1995 by the General Assembly’s invitation (resolution 50/72 B, 12 December 1995) to governments and NGOs to actively participate.
Egypt Declared Malaria-Free: A Milestone in Public Health
Egypt has reached a significant public health milestone by being officially declared ‘malaria-free’ by the World Health Organization (WHO) on October 20, 2024. This achievement makes Egypt the second country in the world to receive this certification in 2024, following Cabo Verde. Egypt is the third country in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region to receive malaria-free certification, joining the United Arab Emirates (2007) and Morocco (2010).
First-ever coal gallery inaugurated at National Science Centre in New Delhi
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey unveiled the first-ever coal gallery at the National Science Centre in New Delhi. The exhibition – ‘Black Diamond – Unveiling the Depths’ – is based on the lifespan of coal and aims to provide information about the discovery of coal, the Coal extraction process, techniques used to extract coal.
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