World Habitat Day is the UN initiative that is aimed at promoting the basic right to adequate shelter and housing for everyone in a world which is densely populated and has been affected by the impact of urbanisation. It is observed on the first Monday of every October, annually. This year the ...

The World Space Week (WSW) is observed every year from October 4 to 10, to celebrate each year at the international level the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. The 2021 theme is “Women in Space”! WSW was declared ...

In India, National Wildlife Week is celebrated between 2nd October and 8th October every year, aiming to conserve and protect the fauna or animal life of the country. In 2021, India is celebrating 67th Wildlife Week. Wildlife Week was conceptualized in 1952 to raise awareness of safeguarding ...

Every Year since 1983, the World Day for Farmed Animals (WDFA) is observed on October 02, which marks the birth anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi. The day is organised by the International animals’ welfare organization, World Animal Protection along with Asia for ...

Every year 2nd October is celebrated as a Gandhi Jayanti to remember the birth anniversary of the father of our nation Mahatma Gandhi. The year 2021 marks the 152nd birth anniversary of the global peace icon who was born on 2 October 1869, in ...

International Coffee Day takes place on October 1 every year to celebrate millions of people across the world who do hard work to create and serve the beverage in the consumable form such as farmers, roasters, baristas, and coffee shop owners, etc. International Coffee Day is a celebration of ...

World Vegetarian Day is observed annually on October 1 globally to raise awareness about the ethical, environmental, health, and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle. The day was initiated by the North American Vegetarian Society in Scotland in 1977 during the ...

International Day of Older Persons is observed globally on 1st October since 1991. The day aims to raise awareness about issues affecting the elderly, such as senescence and elder abuse, and appreciate the contributions that older people make to society. The United Nations ...

National Nutrition Week is observed on September 1 to 7 each year to raise awareness around eating healthy and nutritious. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Nutrition is basic human necessity and a requirement for living a healthy life. A balanced diet is vital for growth, development, and an ...

National Small Industry Day is celebrated on August 30 each year in India to commemorate the contribution of small-scale industry to the country’s growth. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The day is marked to promote and support enterprises in the small scale industry for growth and setting ...