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DAYS AND EVENTS - July 2021

Jul 2021

Oct 24, 2021

Raising day of Indo Tibetan Border Police

Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) observed its raising Day on 24th October. The ITBP was raised in the aftermath of the 1962 Chinese aggression and it has a strength of about 90,000 personnel with 60 battalions on the ground.
ITBP is one of the five bodies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). It keeps Vigil on the northern borders and prevents border violations. It checks illegal immigration, trans-border smuggling, and maintains peace.

World Development Information Day

The United Nations celebrates World Development Information Day every year on October 24.
The UN General Assembly in 1972 established the World Development Information Day to direct people's attention toward developmental problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them.
The main aim of this day is to propagate information and mobilise public opinion in order to draw their attention and create awareness of the problems surrounding development, promoting efforts in the field of international cooperation for growth and development.

Oct 23, 2021

CII organises International Conference and Exhibition "Future Tech 2021"

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised an International Conference and Exhibition on Digital technologies, "Future Tech 2021- a Journey of digital transformation to technology adoption and acceleration". The focus theme of the International conference is "Driving technologies for building the future, we all can trust".
The inaugural session was virtually attended by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State in the Ministry of Electronics & IT, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The theme will have 5 pillars: Strategy, Growth, Resilience, Inclusiveness, Trust. The International conference will serve as a platform for Indian industry and entrepreneurs to understand the nuances of technologies and identify the right approach and technologies for their business as well as B2B partnerships.

Punjab to Host Investors' Summit

Punjab is organising the Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit (PPIS) on October 26 and 27, an event aimed to provide a platform to experience the success story of Punjab and explore investment opportunities offered by the state.
Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi reviewed the preparedness for the summit and directed all stakeholders, especially the Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion, to leave no stone unturned in ensuring effective showcasing of the State's upward industrial growth.

Oct 21, 2021

Police Commemoration Day

Every year, October 21 is celebrated as the Police Commemoration Day, to pay tributes to all police personnel who died in the line of duty. Last year, tributes were also paid to the cops who lost their lives due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
The Police Commemoration Day remembers the ultimate sacrifice of 10 police personnel who lost their lives on October 21, 1959 in Ladakh while fighting the Chinese army.
The Chinese army opened fire and threw grenades at the Indian police party which comprised 20 personnel. Apart from the 10 personnel who were martyred, seven were taken as prisoners and the remaining three managed to escape.

Oct 20, 2021

PM Modi Addresses CVC-CBI Joint Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed a joint conference of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Gujarat, in which he hailed a New India which is increasingly using digital tools to push back against age-old corrupt practices.
Declaring that India of the 21st-century "innovates, initiates, and implements", Prime Minister Modi said that people here are seeking a transparent system, efficient processes, and smooth governance. This, he said, will be made possible through the implementation of new-age digital tools.

Abhidhamma Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kushinagar in eastern Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate an international airport and attend an event marking Abhidhamma Day at Mahaparinirvana Temple.
The day marks the end of three-month rainy retreat - Varshavaas or Vassa - for the Buddhist monks and nuns during which time they stay at one place and pray.
The Union culture ministry and International Buddhist Confederation, in association with the government of Uttar Pradesh, is organising the Abhidhamma Day on the auspicious occasion of Ashwin Poornima.

World Osteoporosis Day

World Osteoporosis Day is celebrated on October 20 across the globe to raise awareness about the disease. The day was first celebrated by the United Kingdom's National Osteoporosis Society in the year 1996. The theme for 2021 is Serve Up Bone Strength.
Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which the bones become weak and brittle because of the loss of mineral density. Even sneezing, or a minor fall could lead to fracture when one is suffering from the condition.

World Statistics Day

Every five years, World Statistics Day is marked on 20 October. The day is celebrated to mark the importance of statistics in human lives. The day aims to create awareness about the achievements of official statistics that were based on the values of service, professionalism, and integrity.
World Statistics Day is organised under the United Nations Statistical Commission every five years. The global campaign is coordinated by the Statistics Division of the UN's Department of Economic Affairs (UNSD). The UN will observe the next World Statistics Day on 20 October 2025, in accordance with its tradition of marking the day every five years.

International Chefs Day 2021

Every year the International Chefs' Day is celebrated across the globe on 20 October to create awareness about the profession and celebrate it. It was instituted to remind chefs that it was their duty to pass on their knowledge and culinary skills to the next generation of chefs with a sense of pride and commitment to the future.
Moreover, besides promoting the importance of a chef, the day also focuses on educating children around the world on eating healthy.
Like last year, the theme for International Chefs Day this year too is 'Healthy Food for the Future'. Through this theme, chefs across the world are spreading the message about the impact that the production and consumption of food has on the environment.

Oct 19, 2021

UIDAI to Host "Aadhaar Hackathon 2021"

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will be hosting a Hackathon titled "Aadhaar Hackathon 2021" targeting the young innovators - who are still at various Engineering institutes and eager to step into the real world.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Electronics and IT , the Hackathon will commence on October 28 at midnight.

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