Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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Recently, at the INSPIRE Health Systems Forum in Manila, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched the Universal Health Coverage Practitioners and Experts Knowledge Exchange and Resources (UHC PEERS) network. The launch was led by ADB President Masato Kanda, with participation from health ministers and officials from more than 25 countries. The UHC PEERS network is a peer-to-peer learning platform for sharing best practices and collaboration among countries. It focuses on health financing reform, primary healthcare innovations, inclusion of underserved communities, and private sector engagement.

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World Day for International Justice is observed every year on July 17th. The day promotes global awareness and support for international justice. It highlights the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other criminal tribunals. The focus is on justice for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. It reminds the world that no one is above the law. The day emphasizes that every individual must have access to justice.

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International Moon Day is celebrated every year on 20 July. It marks the first human moon landing by NASA’s Apollo 11 mission in 1969. The United Nations General Assembly officially recognised this day in 2021. The proposal was recommended by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). The day highlights global progress in moon exploration and promotes peaceful and sustainable space activities.

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World Brain Health Day is observed every year on July 22 to promote global awareness about brain health. The 2025 theme is “Brain Health for All Ages”, promoting access to stroke and head injury care near home districts through government medical colleges.. The day highlights the importance of cognitive well-being, prevention of neurological disorders, and healthy lifestyle changes. It is initiated in 2014 by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) with global partners to spotlight neurological conditions.

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Recently, Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav led the Indian delegation at COP15 of Ramsar Convention. The 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands took place at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe from 23rd to 31st July 2025. India highlighted its achievement of having 91 Ramsar Sites covering 1.36 million hectares, the largest network in Asia and third largest globally. India expanded its Ramsar network by 250% in the past decade. India held bilateral talks with global environment leaders and Zimbabwe for wetland restoration cooperation.

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The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is observed annually on 22 August. It was established by United Nations (UN) General Assembly Resolution A/RES/73/296. The day honours individuals and communities who have suffered violence due to their religion or belief. It reinforces the importance of freedom of religion, expression, and peaceful assembly. These freedoms are enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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World Lake Day is observed on 27th August every year. It was established by the United Nations (UN) in 2024. The day highlights the vital role of lakes in providing freshwater. Lakes support biodiversity and help regulate the climate. They contribute to economic activities and recreational opportunities. Lakes face growing threats from pollution, climate change, and unsustainable practices. The observance is led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It aims to raise awareness and promote sustainable lake management. It supports restoration efforts and fosters global cooperation to protect lakes.

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Recently, the Union Minister of State for Science & Technology felicitated Indian student winners of the 18th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO-2025) held in Jining, China. Team India won 7 medals – 1 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze – and 3rd Prize in International Geoscience Youth Movement (I-GYM) Reporter category. IESO was established in 2003 by the International Geoscience Education Organization (IGEO). It is an annual competition for Class IX–XII students worldwide to promote earth science awareness through teamwork and idea exchange. India has participated since 2007 and hosted the 10th edition in Mysore in 2013.

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September 14 is observed as Hindi Diwas to mark the Constituent Assembly declaring Hindi the official language of the Union government. Hindi was made official, not national, after three days of debates on language, script, numerals, and English’s role. The Munshi-Ayyangar formula, named after K M Munshi and N Gopalaswamy Ayyangar, was adopted as a compromise. Article 343 of the Constitution stated Hindi in Devanagari script as official and allowed English for fifteen years for official purposes.

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Recently, Engineer’s Day 2025 was celebrated on September 15 in India to honour the brilliance, creativity, and dedication of engineers. The day commemorates Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of India’s greatest engineers and visionaries. Engineers play a key role in building infrastructure, designing technologies, and making life smarter and easier. The 2025 theme is “Deep Tech & Engineering Excellence: Driving India’s Techade”, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, quantum computing, and sustainable innovations. The theme encourages engineers to embrace innovation, solve complex challenges, and lead India toward global technological leadership.