The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 each year since 1993.

The first International Day of Rural Women was observed on 15 October 2008. This new international day, established by the General Assembly in its resolution 62/136 of 18 December 2007, recognizes “the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.”

October 14 is celebrated as the World Standards Day by the members of the IEC, ISO and ITU to pay tributes to the efforts made by thousands of experts worldwide, who develop the voluntary technical agreements that are published as International Standards.

Global Cat Day recognizes the need to adopt and foster cats. It was known as National Feral Cat Day also till 2016. This day aims to protect the lives of cats in all communities—with a specific focus on the lives of outdoor cats.

October 9

The World Mental Day was observed across the world on October 10, 2019 with the theme ‘suicide prevention’. The day’s main aim is to raise awareness regarding mental health issues.

India celebrated its 87th Air Force Day on 8th October 2019. The year 2019 is special because the Indian Air force will be receiving the first of 36 long-awaited Rafale fighter jets. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a visit to France will receive the fighter jets.

The World Health Organization observes World Rabies Day on 28 September every year.