The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated every year on October 17 throughout the world. It was officially recognised by the United Nations.
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Thursday, 17 October 2013
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
World Food Day
World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16 October in honor of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. The World Food Day theme for 2013 is "Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition"
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Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Largest naval offshore patrol vessel commissioned
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The Indian Navy inducted into service its largest
offshore patrol vessel (OPV), INS Sunayna, at the Southern Naval Command
here on today(October 15, 2013). Vice-Admiral Satish Soni, Flag
Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the command who commissioned the
105-metre long ship, designed and built by the public sector Goa
Shipyard, told the media that the OPV added to the command’s teeth and
that it would soon be deployed for anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of
Aden
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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Global Handwashing Day
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The first manned spaceflight was launched by
Ans: Soviet Union
The first human spaceflight took place on 12 April 1961, when cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin made one orbit around the Earth aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft, launched by the Soviet space program.
Monday, 14 October 2013
World Standards Day
World Standards Day is celebrated internationally each year on 14 October. The aim of World Standards Day is to raise awareness among regulators, industry and consumers as to the importance of standardization to the global economy.
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Sunday, 13 October 2013
International Day for Disaster Reduction
The United Nations General Assembly designated the second Wednesday of October as the International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction as part of its proclamation of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction. In 2009, the UN General Assembly decided to designate October 13 as the official date and also changed the name to International Day for Disaster Reduction.
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Saturday, 12 October 2013
Columbus Day (United State)
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Friday, 11 October 2013
International Day of the Girl Child
International Day of the Girl Child is observed on October 11. It is an international observance day declared by the United Nations. October 11, 2012, was the first Day of the Girl. The observation supports more opportunity for girls, and increases awareness of inequality faced by girls worldwide based upon their gender.
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Thursday, 10 October 2013
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October. It is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries.
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Wednesday, 9 October 2013
World Post day
World Post day is observed each year on October 9, remembering this date for the establishment of Universal Postal Union in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland. The Universal Postal Union was the start of global communications revolution, people could write to others all over the world.
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Largest stadium in the world by capacity
Ans: Rungnado May First Stadium
The Rungnado May First Stadium, or May Day Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, completed on May 1, 1989. It is regarded as the largest stadium in the world, with a capacity of 150,000, and occupying over 207, 000m squared.
The Rungnado May First Stadium, or May Day Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea, completed on May 1, 1989. It is regarded as the largest stadium in the world, with a capacity of 150,000, and occupying over 207, 000m squared.
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
Indian Air Force officially established
The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its primary responsibility is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during a conflict. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire and the prefix Royal was added in 1945 in recognition of its services during World War II.
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Monday, 7 October 2013
Harold Walter Kroto
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Sunday, 6 October 2013
Julius Wilhelm Richard Dedekind
Julius Wilhelm Richard Dedekind was born on October 6, 1831, he was a German mathematician who
made important contributions to abstract algebra, algebraic number
theory and the foundations of the real numbers, He died on February 12, 1916.
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Saturday, 5 October 2013
World Teachers Day
World Teachers Day, held annually on October 5 since 1994, commemorates teachers organizations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilize support for teachers
and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be
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International Day of No Prostitution
International Day of No Prostitution (IDNP) celebrated annually on October 5 as a manner of opposing prostitution. It is an awareness day that was first observed in 2002.
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Friday, 4 October 2013
World Animal Day
World Animal Day is celebrated each year on October the 4th. It started in Florence, Italy in 1931 at a convention of ecologists. The 4th of October was originally chosen for World Animal Day because it is the feast day of Francis of Assisi, a nature lover and patron saint of animals and the environment.
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World Space Week is observed from
Ans: October 4 to October 10
It is observed in most of the world, in continents including Europe, Russia and Asia. World Space Week is officially defined as "an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition".
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Father of refrigeration and air conditioning
John Gorrie was born on October 3, 1803. He was a physician, scientist, inventor, and
humanitarian. He is considered the father of refrigeration and air
conditioning.
Born on the Island of Nevis to Scottish parents on October 3, 1803. He died on June 29, 1855.
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Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Gandhi Jayanti - International Day of Non-Violence
Gandhi Jayanti is observed on October 2. It is a national holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". The United Nations General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that October 2 will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.
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Tuesday, 1 October 2013
International Day of Older Persons
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The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year. On December 14, 1990 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons.
Monday, 30 September 2013
International Translation Day
International Translation Day is celebrated every year on 30 September on the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint of translators.
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Sunday, 29 September 2013
Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria
Verónica Michelle Bachelet Jeria was the first female president
of her country Chile. She was born September 29, 1951. She is a Social Democrat politician who was President of Chile
from 11 March 2006 to 11 March 2010.
Coffee Day
International Coffee Day is also known as Coffee Day or National Coffee Day, is an annual event observed on September 29 in a handful of countries for the celebration and enjoyment of the popular beverage coffee.
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Saturday, 28 September 2013
World Heart Day
World Heart Day is observed every year on the last
Sunday in September, is organized by the World Heart Federation, and has
been celebrated annually since 1999. From 2011 onwards, it is celebrated every 29 September and no longer on the last Sunday of September. The 2013 World Heart Day will highlight a life-course approach to the
prevention and control of CVD with a focus on women and children and
show what actions can be taken through a person’s life to reduce their
risk of cardiovascular disease.
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World Rabies Day
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Friday, 27 September 2013
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