Explanation

International Day of Democracy is observed on 15th of September annually.

With the purpose of promoting and upholding the principles of democracy

Theme 2026: Raising Hands and Voices

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Explanation

8 September was declared international literacy day by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at 14th session of UNESCO's General conference.

It was celebrated for the first time in 1967.

Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.

Theme 2026: Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity

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Explanation

• Name: International Literacy Day
• Date: 8 September (every year)
• Declared by: UNESCO
• Year declared: 26 October 1966
• First celebration: 1967

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Explanation

Know about BRICS Summit 2026

Edition: 18th

Venue: New Delhi, India

Theme: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability

Note: 17th BRICS Summit in 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Know about BRICS:

Full Form: Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa

Founded: June 2009

BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China

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Explanation

- English was added as the official and working language of the SCO.

- The decision was taken at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in 2026.

- Previously, Russian and Chinese were the two official/working languages.

- The move expands the SCO's multilingual institutional framework and facilitates wider participation.

- The SCO was established on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China.

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Explanation

• On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
• The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China
• The SCO Founded: June 15, 2001
• The SCO currently comprises of ten Members States (China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan)
• Official languages: Russian, Chinese and English.
• English was added in 2026.

Explanation

- English was added as the official and working language of the SCO.

- The decision was taken at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in 2026.

- Previously, Russian and Chinese were the two official/working languages.

- The move expands the SCO's multilingual institutional framework and facilitates wider participation.

- The SCO was established on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China.

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Explanation

World Coconut Day is celebrated on  September 2.

The day is observed to emphasise and spread knowledge of the value and advantages of coconuts.

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Explanation

The United Nations General Assembly in 2012 declared 5 September as the International Day of Charity.

First observed in 2013.

This day is observed to spread awareness among people, NGOs, and stakeholders to assist those in need. 

Explanation

Giorgia Meloni has become the longest continuously serving prime minister of post-war Italy (the Italian Republic), surpassing Silvio Berlusconi's previous single-stint record by reaching 1,413 consecutive days in office in September 2026.

She was appointed as PM of Italy on 22 October 2022.

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