Important Days and Dates GK Questions

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The 20th meeting of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA-20) has begun in Rome. Global leaders are discussing strategies to conserve plant and forest genetic resources and will release two major global reports. CGRFA is a permanent intergovernmental body under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), established in 1983 and expanded in 1995. It aims to promote sustainable biodiversity use, enhance food security, and ensure fair benefit-sharing. The headquarters of CGRFA is in Rome, Italy.

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World Entrepreneurs’ Day is celebrated on 21st August every year. It honours the creativity, dedication, and risk-taking spirit of entrepreneurs globally. Entrepreneurs contribute to the economy by bringing fresh ideas, building businesses, and creating opportunities. The day encourages young minds to pursue innovation and leadership. Entrepreneurs face challenges like financial difficulties and societal scepticism but continue with determination. Their success reflects resilience, learning from failure, and inspiring others.

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The Embassy of India in Riyadh launched the third edition of Pravasi Parichay from October 28 to November 3, 2025. It is a week-long cultural festival celebrating India’s diverse heritage across Saudi Arabia. The festival began in 2023 in partnership with Indian diaspora associations in the Kingdom. It coincides with National Unity Day (October 31), symbolizing unity in diversity.

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November 9 is observed as National Legal Services Day to mark the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The Act established institutions to provide free legal aid to needy and marginalized citizens. India’s legal aid system reached 44.22 lakh people between 2022 and 2025. From 2022–23 to 2024–25, about 23.58 crore cases were resolved through state, permanent, and national Lok Adalats.

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Bharat-Sri Lanka Sanskrit Mahotsav was inaugurated at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event was inaugurated by High Commissioner of India Santosh Jha and Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr Madhura Senevirathna. The festival celebrates Sanskrit as a timeless language of wisdom, harmony, and knowledge. It is jointly organised by Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education, Central Sanskrit University, and India-Sri Lanka Foundation.

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Indian Army held its Idea & Innovation Competition Inno-Yoddha 2025 in New Delhi, led by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS). The platform identifies and scales soldier-driven innovations to improve operations, logistics and training. Soldiers use real field experience to develop practical and effective solutions. In the last five years, 117 innovations were selected, 47 productised, 9 prototypes evaluated, 30 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) filed and 5 technologies transferred to industry. In the 2025–26 edition, 89 entries were received and 32 selected for further development.

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International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day is observed every year on 12 December. It is a UN-designated day, marking the 2012 UN resolution where all member states endorsed UHC as a global development priority. The day urges campaigners, health defenders, and leaders to highlight the struggles of millions still lacking access to healthcare, advocate for stronger health investments, and remind the world of the importance of achieving Universal Health Coverage for all.

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International Human Solidarity Day is observed annually on 20 December. The day highlights the importance of solidarity among people in addressing global challenges. It emphasizes collective efforts to eradicate poverty, hunger, and disease worldwide. The day also reminds governments to honour their commitments to international agreements and global development goals. Observing the day encourages cooperation, inclusiveness, and shared responsibility for a sustainable and equitable world.

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Delhi hosted the National Conference of Women Thinkers on the theme ‘Bharati – Nari Se Narayani’. The conference highlighted that national progress is reflected in women’s advancement, education, and empowerment. It emphasized that women are both carriers of tradition and agents of societal change, and their empowerment is a collective societal responsibility. Initiatives have been launched to make women economically, socially, and professionally self-reliant, including schemes like ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’ and ‘Saheli Pink Smart Card’. Women’s power is recognized as an emerging force of national strength.

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World Meteorological Day is observed every year on March 23 to highlight the importance of weather, climate and water science. It commemorates the establishment of World Meteorological Organization (WMO – World Meteorological Organization) in 1950. The 2026 theme “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow” emphasizes accurate data and continuous monitoring. It promotes use of advanced technologies like satellites and radar for climate prediction and disaster management.