Important Days
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023 – October 17
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- The day is observed to raise awareness about the people who are struggling and living in poverty.
- It is also known as End Poverty Day
- Theme 2023 : Ending poverty and ensuring dignity for all
Note
- According to Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2023, India lifted 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years (2005 – 06 to 2019 – 21)
Sports and Games
2028 Los Angeles Olympics adds 5 sports
- Five Sports have been officially included as additional sports on the programme for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 (LA28).
- The decision has been taken by the 141st Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
- The five sports include
- Baseball/softball
- Cricket (T20)
- Flag football
- Lacrosse (sixes)
- Squash
About Olympics 2028
- Host – Los Angeles, United States.
- Motto – Together we create the future
About International Olympic Committee
- Formation – 23 June 1894.
- Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland
- President – Thomas Bach
- Director General – Christophe De Kepper
