Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) is observed by the United Nations (UN) on 2 November each year. The day aims to raise global awareness about the dangers of impunity for attacks on journalists and promote media freedom and journalist safety. The 2025 theme is “Chat GBV: Raising Awareness on AI-facilitated Gender-Based Violence against Women Journalists.” The focus is on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), including Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven deepfakes, gendered disinformation, and online harassment targeting women journalists.

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November 3 marks the International Day for Biosphere Reserves, highlighting regions where nature and people coexist sustainably. The day is designated by UNESCO to promote sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and scientific research. Biosphere Reserves are “learning places for sustainable development”, conserving biodiversity and testing eco-friendly living models. They include terrestrial, marine, and coastal ecosystems under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. India has 18 Biosphere Reserves, with 13 in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR).

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In November 2025, the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) was inaugurated at Thimphu, Bhutan. The 16-day festival is a global initiative dedicated to world peace and healing of humanity amid global conflicts. It is the first-ever Global Peace Prayer Festival bringing together leaders from Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana branches of Buddhism. A key ritual, Jabzhi, is performed to cleanse negative karma and dispel destructive forces. India gifted Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha from the National Museum, New Delhi, symbolizing goodwill. The festival strengthens India–Bhutan spiritual ties and promotes global harmony.

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International Students’ Day is observed annually on 17 November. It honours the courage and sacrifice of student activists in Prague during Nazi occupation. On 17 November 1939, Nazi forces executed nine student leaders without trial. More than 1,200 students were arrested and sent to concentration camps; only a few survived. The first official observance was in 1941 by the International Students’ Council in London. Students from different nations declared 17 November as a global day for student rights, unity, and resistance against oppression. The day highlights the importance of education and student activism worldwide.

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The National One Health Mission Assembly 2025 was held at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Hall, New Delhi, bringing national leadership together for pandemic preparedness. The theme was “Translating Knowledge to Practice – One Earth, One Health, One Future,” reflecting India’s commitment to holistic and integrated health security. The National One Health Mission (NOHM) integrates 16 ministries and departments connecting human, animal, plant and environmental health for pandemic preparedness. The Assembly served as a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing and cross-sector partnerships to build a future-ready One Health ecosystem.

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The fifth edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) was held on 27–28 November 2025 in New Delhi. The theme was Advancing Internet Governance for an Inclusive and Sustainable Viksit Bharat. India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) is the national chapter of the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and uses a multi-stakeholder format. It was established in 2021. The forum provides a platform for open discussions on internet policy with guidance from a 14-member committee.

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The 6th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav – UDBHAV 2025 was successfully held in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, from 3–5 December 2025. It was organised by National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs and hosted by Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society. Telangana topped the overall medal tally at UDBHAV 2025, followed by Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. A total of 105 First Prizes, 105 Second Prizes, 105 Third Prizes, and one Overall State Championship were awarded. All participating students received Participation Certificates in recognition of their efforts.

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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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Good Governance Day is observed every year on 25 December to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It promotes accountability, transparency, and citizen-centric public service in governance. The day highlights that governance is about improving the quality of life of citizens, not just administration. The Good Governance Index (GGI) is a diagnostic tool developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). It assesses governance performance across States and Union Territories.