Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World Thalassemia Day is observed every year on 8th May to raise global awareness about the inherited blood disorder called Thalassemia. Thalassemia affects the body’s ability to produce hemoglobin, leading to severe anemia and requiring regular blood transfusions for survival. The theme for 2025 is “Together for Thalassemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritizing Patients”, highlighting the need for collective action and patient-focused care. This day promotes early diagnosis, public education, and support for patients and families. Despite its seriousness, awareness about Thalassemia is still low in many regions, making such observances important for prevention and understanding.

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International Nurses Day, observed annually on May 12th, the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, recognizes the vital contributions of nurses worldwide. The theme for International Nurses Day 2025 is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies”. This year’s theme emphasizes the economic and societal importance of investing in nurses, their well-being, and their rights.

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May 18 is celebrated as International Museum Day every year to show how museums help us connect with history, culture, science, and art. Museums are more than just places to keep old things. They are learning spaces that help us understand the past and imagine the future. People are encouraged to visit museums on this day and explore the knowledge they offer. The theme for International Museum Day 2025 is “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.” It highlights the need for museums to adapt to changes in technology, climate, population, and lifestyles. This year’s theme calls on museums to become more digital, more inclusive, and more connected to their local communities.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the tenth Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi. He urged every state to develop one world-class tourist destination under the idea of “One State: One Global Destination”. This step will also help in the development of nearby cities and boost local tourism. The theme of this year is “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047” which means “Developed States for a Developed India by 2047”. The goal is to align state-level visions with national goals through bold and inclusive planning. The meeting also focused on entrepreneurship, skill development, and job creation across the country. Chief Ministers, Union Ministers, and officials of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog participated in the meeting.

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World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on May 31 to spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco. It was established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1987 and first observed in 1988. The theme for this year is “Bright products. Dark intentions. Unmasking the Appeal”, highlighting how attractive-looking tobacco products hide serious health dangers. Tobacco causes over 8 million preventable deaths globally each year. The day encourages stronger policies, public awareness, and quitting support to reduce tobacco use. It also aims to protect people, especially youth, from the health, economic, and environmental harm caused by tobacco.

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World Accreditation Day (WAD) is celebrated annually on June 9. World Accreditation Day (WAD) 2025 was celebrated by the Quality Council of India (QCI) at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. QCI is India’s national body for accreditation and works through National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB). It partners with global bodies like International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to meet global quality standards. The 2025 theme was “Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)”.

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The United Nations (UN) observes June 16 as International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) to honour the role of migrant workers in supporting families. The theme for 2025 is “Remittances Financing Development.” Remittances impact around 1 billion people worldwide, either as senders or receivers. The campaign focuses on how remittances support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. It promotes financial inclusion, household economic stability, and climate resilience. IDFR was first observed in 2008 by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Bank.

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The world celebrates June 30 as World Asteroid Day to mark the Tunguska event, a huge asteroid explosion over Siberia, Russia, in 1908. The Tunguska event flattened about 2,000 square kilometres of forest with energy equal to 185 Hiroshima bombs. World Asteroid Day aims to raise awareness about asteroid risks and encourage investment in space science and technology. The United Nations General Assembly passed resolution A/RES/71/90 in 2016 to declare June 30 as International Asteroid Day after a proposal from the Association of Space Explorers, supported by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).

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Recently, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti and UNICEF India organized the National Rural Sanitation Workshop at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event reviewed Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) progress and set priorities for its next phase. Two publications were launched: Standard Operating Procedures for Sanitation Workers’ Safety and Dignity, and Protocol for Climate Resilient Sanitation Designs. 80% of targeted villages achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus Model status, but only 54% were verified. Grey Water Management reached 91% coverage nationally, with 20 States/UTs crossing 95%.

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July is observed as Sarcoma Cancer Awareness Month to highlight rare and misunderstood cancers. Sarcoma is a group of cancers starting in bones and soft tissues like fat, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, and deep skin layers. Sarcomas are divided into soft tissue sarcomas and bone sarcomas with over 70 subtypes. Sarcoma often appears as a painless lump that grows over time. Diagnosis is delayed because symptoms look like cysts or injuries. Sarcomas make up 1% of adult cancers and 15% of paediatric cancers but cause severe impacts due to poor awareness.