Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed annually on January 27 across the world. It is observed to honor Jews and others massacred during the Holocaust. It marks the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on January 27, 1945, ending World War II. The day serves as a reminder of Holocaust atrocities and promotes the fight against hatred, intolerance, and discrimination. It encourages global tolerance and the protection of human rights. The theme for 2025 is “Holocaust remembrance and education for dignity and human rights,” emphasizing its relevance in today’s world.

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Indian Newspaper Day is observed on January 29 to mark the introduction of India’s first newspaper. Hicky’s Bengal Gazette, the first printed newspaper, was launched on January 29, 1780, by James Augustus Hicky in Kolkata. The day highlights the role of newspapers in shaping India’s socio-political landscape, promoting freedom of expression, and advocating public rights.

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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the 10th Sci-FI Science Film Festival of India in Panaji on 29 January 2025. The 4-day festival runs from 29 January to 1 February 2025 and is organized annually by the Goa government to promote scientific curiosity among students. The festival aims to inspire youth to pursue science and contribute to India’s development by 2047. It is organized by Vidnyan Parishad Goa with support from the Goa Science Council and Goa Science & Technology Department. The theme is Green Revolution, honoring Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, the father of India’s Green Revolution.

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Tamil Nadu Governor flagged off the first batch of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 delegates from Chennai. The 10-day event takes place from February 15 to 24, 2025. Students, teachers, and writers are among the participants. The event aims to rediscover and celebrate historical ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. It is organized by the Ministry of Education.

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International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is observed globally on February 15. The theme for ICCD 2025 is “Inspiring Action.” The day aims to raise awareness about childhood cancer. It focuses on supporting children with cancer and providing assistance.

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Marathi was recently granted classical language status by the government. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan on 21st February at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The event runs from 21st to 23rd February, featuring panel discussions, book exhibitions, cultural performances, and interactive sessions. It explores language preservation, translation, and digitalization’s impact on literature. After 71 years, the Sammelan is back in Delhi, with a symbolic literary train journey from Pune carrying 1,200 participants.

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Amit Shah chaired the 27th Western Zonal Council meeting in Pune, Maharashtra, attended by CMs, officials, and senior ministers. The council evolved from an advisory body to a platform for sharing best practices and fostering collaboration. The Western region contributes 25% to India’s GDP and is crucial for global trade, ports, and urban development. Health issues like malnutrition and stunting among children were emphasized for urgent action.

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The XR (Extended Reality) Creator Hackathon is hosted by Wavelaps in collaboration with WAVES 2025, an initiative by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. WAVES 2025 aims to be a key platform for ideas, collaboration, and innovation in the media and entertainment industry. The event is designed to help India emerge as a global leader in content creation, technology integration, and creative industry development.

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On 8 March 2025, the Chief Minister of Bihar launched the Valmiki Mahotsav 2025. The festival honors Maharishi Valmiki and promotes Bihar’s cultural heritage. It was held at the River Valley Project School in Valmiki Tiger Reserve, West Champaran. The event began with the presentation of ‘Bihar Geet’ followed by a short film on Maharishi Valmiki. The film highlighted the significance of Valmikinagar as a sacred place.

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International Day of Women Judges is observed on March 10 every year to recognize women’s contributions to the judiciary. Established by the UN General Assembly in 2021, it was first observed globally in 2022. The day promotes gender equality in judicial roles and was initiated by Qatar. India, despite being a large democracy, has only 14% women judges in High Courts. This marks a slight increase from 13% in 2023 and 11% in 2022. Out of 754 High Court judges in India, only 106 are women, highlighting gender imbalance in the judiciary.