Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) launched Good Governance Week 2025 from December 19 to 25, with guidelines for the nationwide ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore’ campaign released by Secretary Rachna Shah. The initiative aims to strengthen citizen-centric governance with a focus on grassroots delivery of public services and grievance redressal. Good Governance Week is observed annually around the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee (December 25) and has evolved into an action-oriented administrative campaign. The ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore’ initiative places district administrations at the forefront of grievance redressal and public service delivery.

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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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The 28th edition of Divya Kala Mela was held in New Delhi from 14-21 December 2025. The mela showcased the creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit of Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) from across India. It was organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It featured over 100 Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs from 20 States. Since its launch in December 2022, the mela has promoted entrepreneurship and mainstream participation of Divyangjan.

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Third Technical Hindi Symposium “Abhyuday-3” was held at IIT Indore on 6 January 2026. It was jointly organised by IIT Indore, IIT Jodhpur, and CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR–NIScPR). The event aimed to promote the use of Technical Hindi and strengthen the outreach of science and technology to wider sections of society.

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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. The United Nations has designated the theme for 2026 as “Holocaust Remembrance for Dignity and Human Rights”.

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The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026 was inaugurated on 31 January at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana. The Mela Sathi App was launched to improve visitor support and experience. The event highlighted artisans as custodians of traditional knowledge and key contributors to a sustainable and inclusive economy. The central theme is “Local to Global”, promoting traditional crafts on an international platform. Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya are the theme states, and Egypt is the partner nation.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day is observed every year on 2 February to spread awareness about rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease affecting millions of people worldwide. The day was started in 2013 by the Rheumatoid Patient Foundation to educate the public and break myths. The organisation is now inactive, leading to limited global observance of the day. The awareness day highlights the need for early diagnosis and timely treatment. It promotes advocacy, support systems, and research for better care.

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PLASTINDIA 2026 begins on 5 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi and will run till 10 February. It is supported by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The theme “Bharat Next” aligns with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat vision. More than 2,000 global exhibitors will display innovations in plastics, machinery, raw materials, and circular economy solutions. PLASTINDIA 2026 is India’s first Zero Waste exhibition with full recycling of solid waste.

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Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises organised National SC-ST Hub Mega Awareness Programme on 23 February 2026 at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Aim was to promote entrepreneurship and awareness about National SC-ST Hub Scheme and other MSME schemes. 4% public procurement mandated for SC-ST owned Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and 3% for Women MSEs. MSME sector is second largest employer after agriculture and contributes over 30% to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Entrepreneurs received Udyam Registration support.

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International Polar Bear Day is observed every year on 27 February to spread awareness about threats from climate change and melting Arctic sea ice. It is organised by Polar Bears International. The day highlights the vulnerable denning period when mother polar bears and cubs stay inside snow dens. Polar bears depend on sea ice to hunt seals for survival. Rising temperatures reduce sea ice, shrinking hunting grounds and lowering cub survival rates. The day promotes education, scientific research and conservation of Arctic ecosystems.