Explanation

World Polio Day is observed on October 24.

World Polio Day was established on October 24, 1985, by Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk

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

• 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

Explanation

• Vladimir Putin has served continuously as president or prime minister since 1999:
• As prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and from 2008 to 2012,
• As president from 2000 to 2008, and since 2012
• Born: 7 October 1952, Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
• Party: Independent (1991–1995, 2001–2008, since 2012)

Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026