Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World First Aid Day 2025 is observed on September 13 with the theme “First Aid and Climate Change.” It falls on the second Saturday of September every year. The day is established by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to raise awareness on first aid. It highlights the importance of first aid in saving lives and managing emergencies, including climate-related disasters like floods, heatwaves, and wildfires. Since 2000, it promotes training in skills such as CPR, choking relief, bleeding control, burn care, recovery position, and fracture support. The day encourages individuals and communities to get trained, spread awareness, and enhance resilience against emergencies.

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The International Day of Peace (Peace Day) is observed globally on 21 September each year. It was established in 1981 by a unanimous United Nations (UN) resolution. In 2001, the UN General Assembly resolved to fix the observance of the day to September 21, making it an annual event dedicated to a global ceasefire and non-violence. This year’s theme is ‘Act Now for a Peaceful World’.

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International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on 23rd September every year. Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, attended a programme in New Delhi organised by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre. Winners of the 8th National Indian Sign Language Competition were also felicitated. The United Nations General Assembly declared 23rd September as this day to raise awareness of sign language. This year’s theme was “No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights.”

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The Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme is organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) from September 22 to 26, 2025, at the United Service Institution of India, New Delhi. CORE provides a platform for civil-military engagement on national security. Senior officers from the Indian Armed Forces and ministries of Defence, External Affairs, and Home Affairs are participating in the event. Themes include regional and global security challenges, technological transformation in warfare, strategic communication, and civil-military synergy. The five-day programme offers interactions with experts to enhance strategic awareness and decision-making.

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World Pharmacists Day is celebrated globally on 25th September every year since 2009. It marks the anniversary of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), established in 1912. The day recognizes the vital role of pharmacists in healthcare systems worldwide. It promotes awareness of pharmacists’ contributions to medication safety, patient care, and overall health improvement. The 2025 theme is “Think Health, Think Pharmacist,” emphasizing pharmacists as key healthcare providers.

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International Translation Day (ITD) is celebrated every year on 30th September. The day honors translators and interpreters for bridging linguistic and cultural divides. International Translation Day (ITD) recognizes language professionals whose work promotes communication, understanding, and cooperation among nations. Their efforts contribute to global peace, security, and development. The day emphasizes the critical role of translation in uniting nations and facilitating cross-cultural dialogue.

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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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The Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly will be held from October 27–30, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. ISA was launched by India and France at COP21, Paris, in 2015 and has 124 Member and Signatory Countries. ISA promotes solar energy deployment, energy access, and security, especially in the Global South, supporting agriculture, health, transport, and power sectors. PM-KUSUM scheme supports 10 GW small solar plants, 1.4 million off-grid solar pumps, and 3.5 million grid-connected pumps. India is second largest solar module manufacturer and aims for 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2031.

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World Mental Health Day is observed annually on October 10th. The day aims to raise awareness, improve understanding, and encourage action on mental health issues globally. It seeks to reduce stigma and mobilize efforts to improve access to mental health services. The 2025 theme is ‘Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies’. The theme emphasizes the importance of protecting mental health during crises, disasters, and global instability.

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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.