Current Affairs - Important Days

National Unity Day, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, is celebrated in India on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first home minister of India. Patel is known for his role in integrating the princely states into the newly independent India, a feat that earned him the title "Iron Man of India."

World Stroke Day is celebrated annually on October 29th to raise awareness about strokes, their treatment, and prevention. In 2023, the theme for World Stroke Day was "Together we are #Greater Than Stroke."

The International Day of Care and Support 2023 is celebrated on 29 October. It is a day to recognize and appreciate the contributions of caregivers, as well as to advocate for policies and initiatives that support and enhance care in all its forms. The United Nations General Assembly declared it as International Day of Care and Support through resolution A/RES/77/317.

World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is celebrated on October 27th every year. It is an international day to raise awareness of the importance of audiovisual heritage and to encourage its preservation and access. The theme for World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2023 is "Your Window to the World." This theme highlights the power of audiovisual heritage to transport us to different places and times and to help us understand the world around us.

World Polio Day is observed annually on October 24 to emphasize the significance of polio vaccination, and it marks India's achievement of 12 polio-free years.