International Day of the Air Traffic Controller - 20 October.

Every year on October 20th, International Day of the Air Traffic Controller celebrates those who work hard to keep air travel safe. It’s also a day to learn more about the profession of air traffic controller. The job of air traffic controllers is extremely difficult. Their …

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International Chef's Day - 20 October.

International Chef's Day is celebrated each year on October 20th. The day focuses on educating kids around the world about eating healthy. It’s also a day for chefs to pass on their knowledge and skills to the next generation of chefs. Along with overseeing the daily foo…

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World Statistics Day - 20 October.

World Statistics Day is held every five years on October 20th. The day celebrates the achievements of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics. Statistics involves the collection, analyzing, and interpreting large amounts of numerical data. Statistics are vital. Thi…

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Global Pension Index 2021.

The Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2021 benchmarks 43 retirement income systems around the world, highlighting strengths and weaknesses.  In 2021, new entrant Iceland is named as having the world’s best pension system overall.  However, as the world continues to g…

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China and Indonesia won Uber Cup and and Thomas Cup Respectively.

China beat Japan 3-1 in a thrilling Uber Cup final in Aarhus, Denmark, to reclaim the Uber Cup title. This is China’s 15th Uber Cup title win in 19 finals. The match pivoted on the longest match in the Uber Cup history when Chen Qing Chan and Jia Yi Fan won their doubles ma…

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World Osteoporosis Day - 20 October.

World Osteoporosis Day is observed every year on October 20th. The day is dedicated to raising awareness of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density and strength of the bone are reduced. Osteoporosis affects ove…

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World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day - 19 October.

World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day on October 19th of each year spreads awareness about the impact of musculoskeletal conditions in children. Also referred to as World PB&J Day, this day also educates health care providers and the public. Musculoskeletal disorders are an…

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Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Office in Haiti.

The Security Council decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) to 15 July 2022 and request the Secretary-General to assess its mandate, including whether and how it could be adjusted to address Haiti’s ongoing challenges. Unanimou…

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07-year-old girl wins Global Peace Photo Award.

A 7-year-old girl from Karnataka capital Bengaluru has won Global Peace Photo Award (Children's Peace Image of the year). The child will also visit the Austrian Parliament apart from getting a medal and RS 1,000 euros. The girl Aadhyaa Aravind is a student of Class 2 at …

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India, United States, Israel and the UAE decide to launch quadrilateral economic forum.

India, United States, Israel and the UAE have decided to form a forum for future economic cooperation and to explore possibilities of joint infrastructure projects in the fields of transportation, technology, maritime security, and economics and trade. “The ministers decided…

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India’s Kushinagar Airport declared open.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport on Wednesday 20 October 2021 at the Lord Buddha’s Parinirvana in Uttar Pradesh. The airport is aimed at boosting tourism on the Buddhist circuit, as the ancient city of Kushinagar is the fin…

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Sri Lankan Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sri Lankan Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parinirvana Stupa on Wednesday (20th) after the inauguration of the Kushinagar International Airport in the city. Following the inauguration ceremony, Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Minister gifted a Sinhala…

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2021 Global Hunger Index.

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at global, regional, and national levels. GHI scores are calculated each year to assess progress and setbacks in combating hunger. The GHI is designed to raise awareness and underst…

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first player to captain 300 T20 games.

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday became the first player history to captain 300 T20 games when he walked out for the toss in the IPL 2021 final against Kolkata Kight Riders in Dubai. Dhoni, who led CSK since the inaugural 2008 edition, guided them t…

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Covid-19 treatment Sri Lanka explores possibility of using Merck’s oral antiviral pill.

Sri Lanka is exploring the possibility of using the oral antiviral pill developed by the pharmaceutical giant ‘Merck’ for the treatment of COVID-19 patients, Daily Mirror learns.  Merck & Co Inc (MRK.N) which developed the pill has already applied for U.S. emergency use…

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Pluto's atmosphere is starting to disappear, scientists find.

Pluto's atmosphere is going through a strange transformation, scientists are finding.  The icy dwarf planet, which lies over 3 billion miles (4.8 billion kilometers) away from Earth in the Kuiper Belt, caught astronomers' attention as it passed in front of a star bac…

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UN Biodiversity Conference (COP 15).

The Fifteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP15), the biggest biodiversity conference in a decade, was kikked off on 11 October 2021.  Hosted by China, the first phase takes place virtually from 11 to 15 October 202…

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Colin Powell, first Black US secretary of state dies.

Colin Powell, the former United States secretary of state and the first Black person in the country’s history to fill the position, has died due to complications from COVID-19, his family has said. Powell, a four-star general who last held public office in 2005, died on Mond…

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Sri Lanka’s first Test captain Bandula Warnapura passes away.

Sri Lanka’s first Test cricket captain Bandula Warnapura has passed away at the age of 68. He had passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, sources said.  He had been hospitalized earlier this month after he was diagnosed with high sugar levels a…

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China’s Shenzhou-13 spacecraft docks for 6-month mission.

China's Shenzhou-13 spacecraft carrying three Chinese astronauts docked Saturday (16th) at its space station, kicking off a record-setting six-month stay as the country moves toward completing the new orbiting outpost. The spacecraft was launched by a Long March-2F rocke…

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