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🟢 Scheduled for 19 October–1 November 2026. 🟢 Focus: joint sub-conventional operations in island and coastal environments under Chapter VII of the UN framework. 🟢 Approximately 120 personnel from each country are participating. 🟢 Indian contingent: Garhwal Rifles; Australian contingent: 13th Brigade. 🟢 The previous edition was held in Perth, Australia, in 2025. 📍 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty — 17 October 🟢 2026–2028 campaign theme: “United for Peace and Human Rights.” 🟢 2026 focus: “Safe Homes for All,” highlighting adequate and secure housing as a foundation for dignity and social inclusion. 🟢 Observed annually on 17 October; established by the UN General Assembly in 1992 through Resolution 47/196. 🟢 Its historical roots trace to a gathering of over 100,000 people in Paris on 17 October 1987, initiated by Joseph Wresinski. 🟢 The campaign highlights housing inadequacy, energy access, extreme poverty and multidimensional poverty. 📍 World Menopause Day — 18 October 🟢 Organised by the International Menopause Society (IMS). 🟢 2026 theme: “Chronic Pain at Midlife – From Recognition to Evidence-Based Care.” 🟢 Focuses on chronic pain, joint aches and persistent physical discomfort during and after the menopause transition. 🟢 Promotes evidence-based, individualised care and greater recognition of women’s midlife health concerns. 📍 World Osteoporosis Day — 20 October 🟢 Led globally by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). 🟢 2026 theme: “Build, Protect, Strengthen Your Bones for Life.” 🟢 Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because bone loss may remain unnoticed until a fracture occurs. 🟢 Key prevention measures: weight-bearing exercise, adequate calcium and vitamin D, healthy lifestyle, risk assessment and timely bone-density testing. 🟢 Early diagnosis and treatment are important for people at increased fracture #CurrentAffairs