Current Affairs - Important Days

World Osteoporosis Day is observed on October 20th every year. The day was established by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) in 1996 to raise awareness about osteoporosis and its prevention.

World Trauma Day is observed every year on 17th October. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about trauma, its causes, symptoms, and prevention.

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated annually on October 17th. This day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and addressing the pressing issue of poverty. The theme for the 2023 observance is "Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting dignity in practice for all".

World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 each year to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1945. The FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.

World Anaesthesia Day is celebrated on October 16 each year to commemorate the first successful demonstration of diethyl ether anaesthesia by William T.G. Morton on October 16, 1846. This discovery revolutionized the field of medicine and made it possible for patients to undergo surgery without experiencing pain.