Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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Sustainable Gastronomy Day is observed every year on June 18 to promote eco-friendly food practices. It aims to raise awareness about sustainable gastronomy’s role in food security, nutrition, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. The day highlights responsible food habits from harvesting to preparation and consumption. Sustainable gastronomy supports agricultural development and sustainable food production. The first official observance was held on June 18, 2017.

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International Yoga Day 2025 is celebrated globally on Saturday, June 21, marking the summer solstice, the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere that symbolizes light, energy, and balance in yogic philosophy. The theme for 2025 is “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” focusing on the link between personal well-being and planetary health. The day encourages yoga as a tool for healing, sustainability, and holistic wellness.

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International Chess Day is celebrated every year on 20 July. It marks the founding of FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs or International Chess Federation) in 1924. In 2025, FIDE launched the initiative ‘Year of Social Chess.’ The aim is to use chess as a tool for inclusion, education, empowerment, and mental well-being. The theme for International Chess Day 2025 is “Every Move Counts.”

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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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National Flag Day, also called Tiranga Adoption Day, is observed every year on July 22. On July 22, 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India officially adopted the Indian National Flag, known as the Tiranga (meaning Tricolour). The current Tiranga has saffron, white, and green horizontal stripes with the Ashoka Chakra in the center, replacing the earlier charkha symbol.

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Recently, India observed the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 July 2025. It marks India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistani intruders. Brave soldiers reclaimed high-altitude posts under Operation Vijay. The enemy had occupied peaks along the Line of Control to cut off National Highway 1A. Indian troops fought in harsh terrain and weather to regain every inch. The day honours the valour, unity, and sacrifice of our soldiers. It reminds us to safeguard India’s sovereignty with courage and resolve.

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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 third edition of the Meghalaya Pineapple Festival was inaugurated on August 1, 2025, at Dilli Haat, New Delhi. It was organised by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The event aimed to showcase Meghalaya’s agricultural success at the national level. The festival aligns with Vision@2032, aiming to build a $16 billion economy through farm infrastructure, crop diversification, and value addition. Meghalaya produces around 1.5 lakh metric tonnes of pineapples yearly, with new processing units planned across all 55 blocks.

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The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) released the Smart City Index 2025. Swiss cities dominate with Zurich at 1st, Geneva at 3rd, and Lausanne at 10th, reflecting strong urban planning and citizen-centric infrastructure. Middle Eastern cities improved dramatically as Dubai rose from 12th to 4th and Abu Dhabi from 10th to 5th, showing progress in sustainable infrastructure and digital services. Smart cities are urban areas using technology to enhance citizen benefits and reduce urbanisation drawbacks. Evaluation parameters include health and safety, mobility, activities, opportunities, and governance. Indian cities are part of the global smart city movement but remain outside the top 20 in 2025.

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World Duchenne Awareness Day (WDAD) is observed every year on September 7. It raises awareness about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a rare progressive genetic disorder. DMD causes muscle weakness and wasting, eventually affecting breathing and heart function. The 2025 theme is “Family: the heart of care.”The 2025 theme is “Family: the heart of care,” highlighting family’s role in supporting people with Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy (DMD/BMD). Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) is a milder form of DMD. WDAD 2025 will feature a global documentary showing families’ resilience and caregiving journeys. The day promotes awareness, education, advocacy, and inclusion for people living with dystrophinopathies.