Explanation

• Observed on: 16 October every year
• Purpose: To raise awareness about food security, hunger, and nutrition
• 2024 Theme: Right to foods for a better life and a better future
• 2025 Theme: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future
• Theme 2026: Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow

Additional information:

FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)

• Established on: 16 October 1945
• Founder: United Nations
• Headquarters: Rome, Italy

Last verified on 16-10-2026

Explanation

World Standards Day (or International Standards Day) is observed on 14th October annually to spread awareness about the importance of standardization to the global economy. 

Theme 2025: Shared Vision for a Better World

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Explanation

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed across the globe every year on 17 October to raise awareness about the people who are struggling and living in poverty.

Theme 2024: Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment 

Theme 2025: Ending social and institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect and effective support for families

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Explanation

World Space Week is a global celebration of space science, technology, and their contributions to humanity. 

This annual event takes place between Oct 4 and Oct 10 and is organized by the United Nations and the World Space Week Association (WSWA). 

Theme 2026: Rocket Revolution.

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Explanation

World Habitat Day is observed on First Monday of October annually.

In 2026, First Monday falls on 5th October. 

First observed in 1986 in Kenya. 

Theme 2026: Adequate Housing for All

Additional information: 

World Habitat Day focuses on the state of human settlements and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. 

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