Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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Bihar hosted the first-ever Indian Open Athletics Meet 2025 at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna. This is the first time Bihar has hosted such a major national athletics event. The meet was organized by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in collaboration with the Bihar State Sports Authority. More than 400 athletes from across India participated in the one-day event.

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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries will host the 4th edition of World Food India 2025 from 25th September at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The theme of the four-day event is “Processing for Prosperity.” The food processing sector can boost farmers’ income, create jobs, and generate revenue. The government aims to make India a global food processing hub. Schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) support the sector’s development.

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World Drowning Prevention Day is observed every year on 25 July to spread awareness on drowning as a preventable public health issue. It is recognised by the United Nations (UN) and focuses on saving lives, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Around 2.36 lakh people die from drowning each year, with children, adolescents, and the poor being the most affected.

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Recently, the Maharashtra government declared August 7 will be celebrated every year as “Sustainable Agriculture Day” to honour Bharat Ratna Dr. M. S. Swaminathan. The announcement marks the birth centenary of Dr. Swaminathan, known as the architect of India’s Green Revolution. Dr. Swaminathan’s research boosted wheat and rice productivity, helping India achieve food self-sufficiency and economic growth. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna by the Government of India in 2024. The United Nations recognised him as the father of the economic environment.

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The Ministry of Textiles launched the “Know Your Weaves Campaign 2025” from 1st to 7th August at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, New Delhi. The campaign marks the celebration of National Handloom Day on 7th August. The campaign aims to raise awareness and pride in India’s diverse handloom weaving traditions. The event showcases iconic weaves like Banarasi, Chanderi, Pochampally, Ikat, Kanjeevaram, and Bhujodi.

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International Youth Day is celebrated globally every year on August 12 to recognize youth contributions, challenges, and potential. It was first proposed in 1991 at the World Youth Forum in Vienna, Austria. The World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth declared August 12 as International Youth Day in 1999. The United Nations General Assembly endorsed it in December 1999. The first celebration was held on August 12, 2000. The 2025 theme is “Local Youth Actions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Beyond.”

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World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on 19 August. It pays tribute to humanitarian workers killed or injured in their work. It honors aid and health workers providing life-saving support to people in need. The day highlights the importance, effectiveness, and positive impact of humanitarian efforts. It was designated in memory of the 19 August 2003 bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq. The attack killed 22 people, including Sergio Vieira de Mello, the chief humanitarian in Iraq. In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) formalized the day.

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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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23 August is observed as the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, proclaimed by UNESCO. The date marks the 1791 uprising in Saint Domingue (now Haiti), which led to the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The day was first celebrated in Haiti (1998) and Gorée Island, Senegal (1999) after a UNESCO resolution. It aims to honour millions of victims and freedom fighters and to highlight the impact of slavery on the modern world.

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The first Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas will be observed on December 10 along with the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ partnership conclave. The event recognises contributions of migrants from Rajasthan to other States and countries. Investor roadshows will be organised at key domestic and international locations before the conclave. The two-day conclave follows the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and aims to promote industrial alliances and partnerships. Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas provides Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) an opportunity to reconnect and invest in the State.