World Affairs
Geopolitics and global power, policy explainers, exams and national news, written to explain what happened and why it matters.
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Hungarian Revolution of 1956: What Happened on October 23 and How Hungary Marks 70 Years
A dated explainer on the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, which began on October 23, and what Budapest has announced for the 70th anniversary on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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Kennedy's October 22, 1962 Address: How the Cuban Missile Crisis Went Public
On October 22, 1962 President Kennedy told Americans about Soviet missiles in Cuba and announced a naval quarantine. A dated timeline of the Cuban Missile Crisis and its resolution.
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Azad Hind: The Provisional Government of Free India Proclaimed on October 21, 1943
On October 21, 1943, Subhas Chandra Bose proclaimed the Provisional Government of Free India in Singapore. Who ran it, who recognised it, and how historians assess it.
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Police Commemoration Day, October 21: The 1959 Hot Springs Incident Explained
Why India marks Police Commemoration Day on October 21: the 1959 ambush at Hot Springs in Ladakh, who was involved, how accounts differ and how the day is observed.
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The Sino-Indian War of 1962: What Happened on October 20 and Why It Still Matters
China attacked on October 20, 1962, starting the Sino-Indian War. A sourced explainer on the causes, the two fronts, Rezang La, the ceasefire and the lasting impact on India.
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2026: Safe Homes for All
The UN marks the Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17, 2026 with the focus "Safe Homes for All". Origins in 1987, key figures and what is confirmed.
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World Food Day 2026: Theme, History and Why October 16 Matters
World Food Day falls on Friday, October 16, 2026. The FAO theme is "Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow." Here is the history, the hunger data and what the day involves.
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International Day of Rural Women 2026: Date, Background and the Year of the Woman Farmer
The UN marks the International Day of Rural Women on October 15, 2026, during the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Background, figures and what to check.
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IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings 2026 in Bangkok: Dates, Schedule and What to Watch
The IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings run October 12-18, 2026 in Bangkok. Key dates, the October 14 sessions in India time, and what is and is not confirmed.
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Asian Games 2026 India Medal Tally: Day 10 Update, Full Standings & What’s Next
India’s Asian Games 2026 tally had grown to 37 medals after Day 9 and reached the mid-40s on Day 10, with four to five golds. Neeru Dhanda’s trap gold, the kabaddi and cricket titles, Mirabai Chanu’s silver, and how far India are from Hangzhou’s 107.
