Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World Alzheimer’s Day is observed every year on 21 September as part of Alzheimer’s Month to create awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s. The day supports families of Alzheimer-affected patients to manage and fight the disease. Alzheimer’s is a severe brain disorder causing memory loss, confusion, and impairing learning, thinking, reasoning, decision-making, and attention, affecting daily life and emotions. September is designated as Alzheimer’s Month, with global societies organising activities to educate on symptoms, early diagnosis, treatment, and provide social and financial support. The 2025 theme is “Ask About Dementia. Ask About Alzheimer’s” to reduce stigma and promote dementia-friendly attitudes.

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India will host the World Seafood Congress (WSC) 2026 in Chennai, marking the first time the biennial event is held in India. The Congress focuses on seafood trade, safety, innovation, and sustainability. India is the sixth-largest global seafood exporter and second-largest aquaculture producer, exporting 1.78 million tonnes valued at ₹60,523.89 crore (USD 7.38 billion) in 2023–24. The Congress will feature a trade fair, plenary sessions, panel discussions, technical presentations, and workshops

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World Cotton Day is celebrated annually on 7th October to highlight cotton’s contribution to the global economy, trade, and livelihoods. It was first celebrated on 7th October 2019 at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva. Cotton is a widely produced natural fibre, cultivated in over 75 countries across five continents. The theme for 2025 is “The Fabric of Our Lives,” symbolising cotton’s role in connecting communities, cultures, and economies. The event is hosted at Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Headquarters, Rome, by Chad, FAO, and International Trade Centre (ITC).

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Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) hosted the ‘AI for Good Summit’ at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025 in New Delhi. ITU is the United Nations (UN) specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICT). It was established in 1865 as the International Telegraph Union. In 1947, ITU became a specialized agency of the UN. ITU coordinates between governments and private sector bodies for global telecommunication and ICT services.

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World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is observed annually on 20 October to raise awareness about osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, often showing no symptoms until fractures occur. Minor falls, bumps, or sudden movements can cause fractures in affected individuals. Elderly people are more prone, with 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over 50 suffering osteoporotic fractures globally. Only 20% of patients are diagnosed or treated due to poor healthcare access and awareness. World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) promotes early diagnosis, bone density checks, healthy lifestyle, and diet for prevention. The 2025 theme is “It’s Unacceptable!”, highlighting urgent action to close treatment and prevention gaps worldwide.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead National Unity Day celebrations on October 31 at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Narmada Valley. National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is observed every year on October 31. It marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. The day was introduced in 2014 by the Government of India. Patel, known as the “Iron Man of India,” played a key role in uniting India’s princely states.

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The Embassy of India in Riyadh launched the third edition of Pravasi Parichay from October 28 to November 3, 2025. It is a week-long cultural festival celebrating India’s diverse heritage across Saudi Arabia. The festival began in 2023 in partnership with Indian diaspora associations in the Kingdom. It coincides with National Unity Day (October 31), symbolizing unity in diversity.

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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched “Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada” from 1st to 15th November 2025. It marks the culmination of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh and celebrates the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda on 15th November 2025. The theme is “Honouring 150 Years of Bhagwan Birsa Munda – Celebrating 11 Years of Tribal Empowerment”. The initiative reflects India’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable tribal development.

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Bharat-Sri Lanka Sanskrit Mahotsav was inaugurated at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event was inaugurated by High Commissioner of India Santosh Jha and Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr Madhura Senevirathna. The festival celebrates Sanskrit as a timeless language of wisdom, harmony, and knowledge. It is jointly organised by Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education, Central Sanskrit University, and India-Sri Lanka Foundation.

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World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day is observed annually on the third Wednesday of November to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This year, it is observed on November 19, 2025, with the theme “Short of Breath, Think COPD” to encourage early diagnosis, public education, and better management of the progressive respiratory disease. The day is organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in collaboration with healthcare professionals and patient groups to highlight that COPD is a preventable and treatable condition.