International Current Affairs

J. Bardeen (Physics 1956, Physics 1972) M. Curie (Physics 1903, Chemistry 1911) L. Pauling (Chemistry 1954, Peace 1962) F. Sanger (Chemistry 1958, Chemistry 1980)

On 5 October every year, International Teachers’ Day or World Teachers’ Day is observed across the globe. The day is celebrated to highlight the key responsibilities, rights, and values of teachers, along with considering issues related to teachers and teaching. This year the theme of World Teachers’ Day is ‘Teachers at the Heart of Education Recovery.’

The International Day of Peace, sometimes officially known as World Peace Day, is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday observed annually on 21 September.

Every year, 21st September is observed as World Alzheimer’s Day. This day aims to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, its causes, symptoms, and the ways to handle it. Alzheimer’s disease is a brain condition that retards the memory and cognitive abilities of the affected person. It is the most frequent cause of dementia in older individuals, which may cause brain cells to weaken and die.

Iran was officially admitted as a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). The decision to admit Iran as a full member was declared in the 21st summit of the SCO leaders in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. At the end of the 21st Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the leaders of the eight main members of the organisation agreed to change the membership of the Islamic Republic of Iran from an observer member to a full member and signed the relevant documents.

Fast bowler Lasith Malinga, who led Sri Lanka to victory at the 2014 Twenty20 World Cup, on September 14, 2021, quit T20 Internationals to complete his retirement as a player. The 38-year-old, one of the most successful limited over bowlers of all time with his distinctive `sling` action, said he would now devote himself to supporting the next generation of cricketers.

Nigeria Central Bank announced plans to launch its own digital currency named the “eNaira”. The Central Bank will work with Bitt Inc as a technical partner to launch its own cryptocurrency. Nigeria barred banks and financial institutions from dealing in or undertaking transactions in cryptocurrencies, earlier. eNaira would operate as a wallet against which customers can hold existing funds in their bank account.