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Important Days World Post Day 2023 – October 9 It is celebrated every year on 9 October to commemorate the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. Theme 2023 - Together for trust: Collaborating for a safe and connected future. About India Post Formation - 1 October 1854. Headquarters - Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi.

Important Days Indian Air Force Day 2023 – October 8 91st Anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is observed every year to commemorate the establishment of the IAF  Theme 2023: IAF - Airpower Beyond Boundaries. About IAF Formation  26 January 1950 (as current service) 8 October 1932 (as Royal Indian Air Force) Motto - “Touch the sky with Glory" (Taken from Bhagavad Gita)

Important Days Nilgiri Tahr’s Day  – October 7 The Tamil Nadu government has announced that Wildlife Conservator E.R.C. Davidhar's birthday will be celebrated as Nilgiri Tahr Day since 2022. Accordingly, Tahr Day is observed on 7th October every year. About Tahr State animal  of Tamil Nadu is a monogamous mammal native to the south-western part of the Western Ghats. Tahrs are found only in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In Tamil Nadu, Anaimalai, Mudumalai, Kalakadu-Mundanturai, Williputhur-Meghamalai Tiger Reserves and Siruvani Hills are found in large numbers. The Tahrs known as 'Mountain Protectors' help in developing watersheds also help in maintaining the unique desert-steppe ecosystem that is vital for the survival of mankind. Nilgiri Tahr’s Project The Government of Tamil Nadu has launched a five-year scheme called 'Nilgiri tahr’s Project' to protect the Nilgiri Tahr’s. Awards & Honour Nobel Peace Prize 2023 Nobel Peace Prize 2023 has been announced to Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi. Contribution - Narges Mohammadi has been given this honour for her tireless work against the oppression of women in Iran and for insisting on democracy, despite facing numerous arrests and years of imprisonment. About Narges Mohammadi 'He has been jailed 13 times, convicted 5 times and sentenced to a total of 31 years in prison and 134 lashes,' said the Nobel Committee. Awarded by – The Norwegian Nobel Committee Cash Prize – The Nobel Peace Prize carries a prize money of $1 million (roughly Rs. 8.32 crore) along with a gold medal and a certificate. Presentation of Award – 10th December Note The Nobel Prize has been awarded since 1901 in honor of Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel (creator of the prize). The names of Nobel laureates for other fields are announced in Stockholm, Sweden. However, the Nobel Peace Prize winner is selected only by an independent committee of 5 members…

Important Days World Smile Day 2023  World Smile Day is celebrated on the first Friday of October each year.This year, it falls on October 6, 2023. The idea behind this day is to promote acts of kindness and to encourage people to smile. World Smile Day Theme 2023: "Do an act of kindness - help one person smile". NOTE World smile day is celebrated since 1999. Awards & Honours Nobel Prize for Literature 2023 The Nobel Prize for Literature 2023 has been announced to Norway's famous writer Jan Fosse (64). Contribution - He has been given the honor for bringing out hitherto unspoken ideas through his wide range of writings ranging from plays, novels, poetry and children's books. Awarding Institution – Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Cash Prize – The Nobel Prize for Literature carries a prize money of $1 million (roughly Rs. 8.32 crore) along with a gold medal and certificate. Presentation of Award – 10th December Note The Nobel Prize has been awarded since 1901 in honor of Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel (creator of the prize).

Important Days World Teacher’s Day – October 5 World Teacher’s Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. Theme 2023 - "The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage". Note World Teachers’ Day has been celebrated since 1994 by UNESCO. Vallalar's 200th birth anniversary - 5th October October 5, the birth anniversary of Arul Prakasha Vallalar, is observed annually as Thaniperkarunai Day. About Vallalar Ramalinga Adikalar popularly known as Arudprakasa Vallalar was born on 5th October 1823 at Marudur, 10 miles from Chidambaram in Cuddalore district. In 1856 he founded Samarasa Suddha Sanmargam to signify that all faiths have the same truth. He used to sing that whenever he saw a withered crop he said that he had withered, and he established the Satyadharma Road in 1867 to satisfy the hunger of the people. The stove he lit continues to burn till today and fills the stomachs of hungry people. In 1872, he raised the Sathyajnana Sabha in Vadalur. Wrote the prose works Manupati Kanda Vasakam and Jivakarunya Moral. His collection of songs is known as Tiruvarutpa. It is divided into six stages. He founded the Samarasa Sutta Sanmarka Satya Sangam and built the Satya Dharmachala and the Siddhi Complex. He lived as an anorexic doctor. Vallalar's light of spiritual unity continues to dispel ignorance and instill love even today. Awards & Honours The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 Scientists - Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I. Ekimov Contribution - The discovery and development of quantum dots Award presented by - The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Cash award - 10 million Swedish kronor (nearly 7.5 crore indian rupees) Awarded on - December 10 (the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death) Quantum dots These tiny particles have unique properties…

Important Days World Animal Welfare Day – October 4 Every year World Animal Day is observed globally on October 4 with an aim to celebrate animal rights and welfare around the world. Theme 2023 - "Great or Small, Love Them All". World Animal Day has been marked since 1925. According to World Animal Protection, it was started by Heinrich Zimmermann, a cynologist, who organised the first celebration at the Sports Palace in Berlin, which was reportedly attended by over 5,000 people. World Space Week – October 04 to 10 By the resolution of General Assembly on 6 December 1999, proclaimed World Space Week, to celebrate the contributions of space science and technology to the betterment of the human condition. Theme 2023 - “Space and Entrepreneurship” Background On 4 October 1957, the launch into outer space of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, opened the way for space exploration. A decade later, on 10 October 1967, the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies entered into force. Awards & Honours Nobel Prize for Physics 2023 Award winning Scientists - Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L'Huillier Contribution - "experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics in matter" Prize Amount - The prize was raised this year to 11 million Swedish crowns (about $1 million) Awarded by - The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. About Nobel Prize Created in the will of dynamite inventor and businessman Alfred Nobel, the prizes for achievements in science, literature and peace have been awarded since 1901, becoming the arguably highest honour for scientists everywhere. Note Physics is the second Nobel to be awarded this week after Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman won the medicine…

Important Days International Day of Non-violence – October 2 The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is observed as the International Day of Non-violence. The day was established on 15 June 2007 by United Nations General Assembly resolution. Theme 2023 – “Embrace Diversity, Unite around Common Humanity to Overcome Rising Tensions, Create More Peaceful World” Awards and Honour National Service Scheme Awards for the year 2021-2022 The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2021-2022 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The award was given to 52 persons to recognize their outstanding contributions towards voluntary community social service. It was awarded under 3 different categories - University/ +2 Council, NSS Units and their Programme Officers and NSS Volunteers. About NSS Awards Instituted by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Presented every year to the NSS Volunteers, Programme Officers, NSS Units and the Universities/+2 Councils to recognize their voluntary service. About National Service Scheme (NSS) Launch – 24th September, 1969 Director– Pankaj Kumar Singh Headquarters – New Delhi.

Important Days Breast cancer awareness month – October It is observed every year to spread awareness to educate people about its causes, symptoms, warning signs, diagnosis and treatment. It is called "Pink October" Theme 2023 - 'Keeping Her in The Picture' Note According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 6,85,000 deaths globally. International Day of Older Persons – October 1 The day is observed every year to honor and celebrate the elderly, acknowledge their vital role in society, and address the issues that impact their well-being. 2023 Theme - Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations. Note The day was observed for the first time on 14 December 1990. United Nations Principles for Older Persons - 1991

Important Days National Small Industry Day – August 30 To recognize the importance of small industries in the Indian economy.

Important Days National Sports Day – August 29 It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand Singh. Theme - "Sports are an enabler to an inclusive and fit society". Defence, National Security and Terrorism Bright-Star exercise The biennial Tri-Services exercise, Bright-Star, a 21-day multilateral war game, is taking place at Cairo (West) Air Base in Egypt. Participants U.S.,  Saudi Arabia,  Greece, Qatar,  Egypt (host country), India Note The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed five MiG-29 combat jets, six transport aircraft and a group of its Special Forces personnel. It is for the first time that the IAF is participating in the exercise. About Egypt President – Abdel Fattah El-Sisi Capital – Cairo Currency – Egyptian Pound Eminent Persons  Commemorative coin in honour of N.T. Rama Rao  The ₹100 commemorative coin of former A.P. Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao was unveiled by President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi.  About N.T.Rama Rao  Indian actor, filmmaker and politician Served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years over three terms. (1983-84; 1984-89; 1994-95) Founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982. Awards and Honour  Padma Shri – 1968 NTR National Award  It is a national award in honour of Rao.  Instituted in 1996 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh  To recognise notable film personalities for their lifetime achievements and contributions to the Indian film industry Sports and Games BWF World Championships BWF World Championships 2023 took place in Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark. Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy claiming his first-ever BWF World Championships medal, bronze medal. Appointments – Who is who? First woman to head Indian mission in Pakistan Geetika Srivastava will be appointed as the new Charge d’Affaires (CDA) at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. This is the first time since Independece that India’s head…