World Stroke Day
- Observed every year on October 29,
- The day is observed as a global reminder to recognize the early signs of stroke and act quickly Stroke: “Brain attack”
- Often described as a “brain attack”, a stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced.
- This prevents the brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. This interruption can be due to a blockage (ischemic stroke) or bleeding (hemorrhagic stroke).
India Maritime Week 2025
- The event is being held at the Mumbai Commercial Complex
- Theme – Connecting Oceans, One Maritime Vision
- Launching transformative initiatives to achieve the vision of a ₹2.20 lakh crore ocean ecosystem.
Key Objectives
- Expansion of the Indian Shipping Corporation’s fleet
- Implementation of IMW 2025 Global Investment Partnerships
- Partnership with global countries in shipbuilding
Key Benefits
- Creation of new employment opportunities Increased development of ships under the Indian flag
- Port connectivity and efficiency improvement of shipbuilding and ship repair groups
- Promotion of green energy and sustainable development
- Promotion of indigenous shipbuilding capacity
- Improvement of quality of life of coastal communities
Participating Countries
- Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, South Korea
Participating States
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- Odessa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Assam
