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Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and the first African to be elected president of International Olympic Committee (IOC).

She will be the 10th president of IOC.

She is also a two-time Olympic swimming gold medalist.

She belongs to Zimbabwe. 

She will take IOC president in June 2025.

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Know about Global Fire Power Index 2025

Total countries included: 145

Topper: USA

Second position: Russia

Third position: China

Fourth Position: India

Pakistan ranking: 12th

Bottom: Bhutan (145th)

Note: Pakistan Army was ranked 9th strongest military in 2024

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• Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day as international observances on September 27.
• Theme 2020: Tourism and rural development
• Theme 2021: Tourism for Inclusive Growth
• Theme 2022: Rethinking Tourism
• Theme 2023: Tourism and green investments
• Theme 2024: Tourism and Peace

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• World Heart Day is annually observed on September 29
• Theme 2024: Use Heart for Action

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World Rabies Day is observed on September 28 to raise awareness about the impact of the viral disease and how to prevent it.

Theme 2022: One Health, Zero Death

Theme 2023: Rabies: All for 1, One Health for All

Theme 2024: Breaking Rabies Boundaries

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• Navy Day is celebrated in Pakistan on September 8 in honour of the Indo-Pakistan war of 1965.
• The Pakistan Navy is the naval warfare branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
• Headquarters located in Islamabad.
• Founded on August 14, 1947.
  

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World Water Monitoring Day is observed on September 18.

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International Week of Deaf People is annually observed across the world during the last full week of September. 

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International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day), celebrated  on September 21st each year, is dedicated to strengthening the ideal of peace between all nations and people.

Theme 2022: End Racism, Build Peace

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World Maritime Day is celebrated on last Thursday of September. 

In 2022, it was celebrated on 29 September.

Theme 2022: New technologies for greener shipping.