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Lord Dhanvantari is revered as the divine physician and the God of Ayurveda in Hindu traditions, often mentioned in the Puranas as an incarnation of Vishnu, who emerged during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) with the pot of Amrita (elixir of immortality).

The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) is the nodal ministry for promoting and developing traditional Indian systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, and organizes National Ayurveda Day.

National Ayurveda Day is celebrated every year on the occasion of Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti), the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the deity of Ayurveda.

SDG 11, 'Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable,' is directly aligned with the objectives of World Cities Day and the focus on sustainable urban futures.

UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) is the lead agency for World Cities Day, working to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all.

World Cities Day is celebrated annually on October 31st to promote the international community's interest in global urbanization and to encourage cooperation among countries in addressing the challenges of urbanization.

The widespread adoption of the internet has revolutionized global communication by enabling instant messaging, email, video conferencing, and easy access to vast amounts of information from anywhere in the world.

While all options relate to the internet, International Internet Day in 2026, like in previous years, emphasizes the critical need for digital literacy to navigate the online world safely and effectively, alongside the growing importance of cybersecurity measures.

International Internet Day commemorates the first message sent over ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) on October 29, 1969, which is considered a precursor to the modern internet.

'FAST' is an acronym used to remember the signs of a stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call emergency services. Recognizing these signs quickly is crucial for effective treatment.