CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -To commemorate the role of statistics on society and human life, the United Nations Statistical Commission, at its session in 2010, decided to observe October 20 as World Statistics Day.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Statistics Day is held every five years on October 20th. The day celebrates the achievements of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics. Statistics involves the collection, analyzing, and interpreting large amounts of numerical data.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Statistics Day falls on October 20 every five years, every half a decade. Statistics about life and related things are analysed and debated for better decision-making for the times to come.

Detailed explanation-4: -The General Assembly adopted on 3 June 2010 resolution 64/267, which officially designated 20 October 2010 as the first-ever World Statistics Day under the general theme “Celebrating the many achievements of official statistics.