Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World Food India (WFI) 2025 is organized by Ministry of Food Processing Industries on September 25-28, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It aims to position India as a Global Food Hub and attract global partnerships in food processing. Previous editions were held in 2017, 2023, and 2024, making this the largest edition with 90+ countries, 2,000 exhibitors, and tens of thousands of stakeholders. The Partner Countries for WFI 2025 are New Zealand and Saudi Arabia and the Focus Countries are Japan, UAE, Vietnam, and Russia. The event supports Viksit Bharat 2047 vision by promoting sustainability, entrepreneurship, innovation, rural prosperity, farmer incomes, and job creation in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

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World Tourism Day is observed annually on 27 September to highlight tourism’s role in cultural exchange, economic growth, and global connectivity. It is an initiative of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), first celebrated in 1980. The day commemorates the adoption of the UNWTO statutes in 1970. The theme for 2025 is “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”, focusing on tourism’s power to drive positive change. Malaysia is the host of World Tourism Day 2025 and the World Tourism Conference (WTC) in Melaka from 27–29 September.

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The United Nations (UN) observes World Cities Day (WCD) every year on October 31 to promote awareness about urbanization and encourage sustainable urban development. The year 2025 marks the 12th edition of World Cities Day. The 2025 theme is “People-Centred Smart Cities”, focusing on technology, data-driven planning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance urban life. The general theme for all years remains “Better City, Better Life.” The day aims to foster international cooperation and make cities inclusive, resilient, and sustainable.

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India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 was held from October 27–31, 2025, at NESCO Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, organized by the Indian Ports Association (IPA) and hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). The event was inaugurated by the Union Home and Cooperation Minister and was themed “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision.” The government announced a ₹2.2 lakh crore investment plan for 437 new vessel orders to enhance India’s global maritime competitiveness. The Maritime Excellence Achievers Awards 2025 recognized Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Gujarat, for sustainability and innovation, and Paradip Port Authority (PPA), Odisha, for the Best Exhibit Award.

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World Jellyfish Day 2025 is celebrated annually on November 3rd to raise awareness about the importance of jellyfish in marine ecosystems. The day promotes understanding of their vital role, the threats they face, and their connection to ocean health and biodiversity. Jellyfish are a crucial part of the food web, serving as both predators and prey. Massive blooms can also serve as a warning sign for the health of the ocean due to warming waters and pollution.

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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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World Immunization Day is observed every year on November 10 to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines in preventing diseases and saving lives. Vaccines act as a barrier against infections and are one of the most effective public health measures in history. The day was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2012. It marks the launch of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in 1974, which aimed to provide vaccines to people worldwide.

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Every year on November 11, India celebrates National Education Day to honour Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Education Minister. The Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education) declared it in September 2008 to mark his birth anniversary. The day promotes awareness about accessible, inclusive, and quality education for all. Educational institutions hold seminars, workshops, and competitions to discuss reforms and innovations in education.

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India celebrates National Press Day every year on 16 November, and this year it was observed on 16 November 2025. The day highlights the role of a free and responsible press, often called the fourth pillar of democracy. It marks the establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI) in 1966 under the Indian Press Council Act, 1965. The Act was repealed in 1975 and the PCI was reconstituted in 1979 under a new law. The First Press Commission in 1956 first proposed such a body to protect press freedom. India’s media landscape has expanded from 60,143 publications in 2004–05 to 1.54 lakh in 2024–25. The day is commemorated with National Awards for Excellence in Journalism and the release of a Souvenir.

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World AMR Awareness Week (World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week) is observed every year from 18–24 November to raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance. The week highlights that misuse and overuse of antimicrobials make microbes resistant, causing drug-resistant infections that are harder to treat. It promotes the One Health approach, which links human, animal, and environmental health to tackle resistance together. It is a global initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO). The 2025 theme is “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future,” urging immediate action to safeguard medicines for today and future generations.