Daily Current Affairs of 24th October 2018
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International Current Affairs
- The Indo Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) is celebrating its 57th Raising day today.
- The force was raised on 24th October in 1962.
- Today (24th October) is World Polio Day.
- This day observes the importance of ending polio.
- Theme of World Polio Day 2018 : “End Polio Now”.
- Today is United Nations Day.
- Unted Nations was formed on 24th October 1945.
- October 24 has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948.
- The organization turns 73 today.
- Note : United Nations Day is part of United Nations Week, which runs from 20 to 26 October.
- Important Details about United Nations :
- Headquarters : New York City
- Formed on : 24th October 1945
- Total Member States : 193 (2 observers)
- Key People :
- Secretary‑General : António Guterres
- Deputy Secretary-General : Amina J. Mohammed
- General Assembly President : Maria Fernanda Espinosa
- Economic and Social Council President : Marie Chatardová
- Security Council President : Olof Skoog
