Explanation

The 2026 IMF–World Bank annual meetings are being held in Bangkok, Thailand, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from October 12 to October 18, 2026.

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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 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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Explanation

World Animal Day is celebrated on October 4.

This day is celebrated to promote animal rights.

Theme 2025: Save animals, Save the planet!

Theme 2026: See the World Through Their Eyes

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Explanation

Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026

Pakistan won 2 silver and 8 bronze medals. 

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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Explanation

Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026

Pakistan won 2 silver and 8 bronze medals. 

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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Explanation

Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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Explanation

Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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Explanation

Asian Games 2026

Edition: 20th   

Venue: Japan

19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026

Sports: 43

About Asian Games

Held: every four years

Abbreviation: Asiad

Motto: Ever Onward

First event: 1951 (India)

 Hockey introduced: 1958

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