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

Additional information:

FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)

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

Last verified on 03-10-2026

Explanation

Every year, the United Nations Day is celebrated on 24 October to mark the anniversary of the UN charter, which came into force in 1945.

Explanation

World Post day is observed on October 9 to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union on 9 October 1874 in Switzerland.

Theme 2024: 150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations 

Theme 2025: Post For People: Local Service. Global Reach

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Explanation

• World War II: Global war, 1939–1945.
• Little Boy: Dropped on Hiroshima, 6 August 1945.
• Fat Man: Dropped on Nagasaki, 9 August 1945, 11:01 AM.
  

Additional information:

• World War I: Global war in Europe, 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 10-05-2026