Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World Seagrass Day is observed on March 1 to raise awareness about seagrass conservation. Seagrass is crucial for marine biodiversity, coastline stability, and carbon absorption. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared this observance on May 22, 2022, based on Sri Lanka’s proposal. Seagrass is a flowering marine plant found in shallow coastal waters worldwide, except Antarctica. Unlike seaweed, seagrass has roots, stems, and leaves, making it similar to land plants. It provides food and shelter to many marine species and plays a key role in ecosystem health.

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This initiative aims to empower women elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). It focuses on leadership development, decision-making skills, and active participation in governance.

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On 8 March 2025, the Chief Minister of Bihar launched the Valmiki Mahotsav 2025. The festival honors Maharishi Valmiki and promotes Bihar’s cultural heritage. It was held at the River Valley Project School in Valmiki Tiger Reserve, West Champaran. The event began with the presentation of ‘Bihar Geet’ followed by a short film on Maharishi Valmiki. The film highlighted the significance of Valmikinagar as a sacred place.

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International Day of Women Judges is observed on March 10 every year to recognize women’s contributions to the judiciary. Established by the UN General Assembly in 2021, it was first observed globally in 2022. The day promotes gender equality in judicial roles and was initiated by Qatar. India, despite being a large democracy, has only 14% women judges in High Courts. This marks a slight increase from 13% in 2023 and 11% in 2022. Out of 754 High Court judges in India, only 106 are women, highlighting gender imbalance in the judiciary.

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No Smoking Day is observed on the second Wednesday of March each year. In 2025, it falls on March 12. The day aims to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking. The theme for No Smoking Day 2025 is “Unmasking the Appeal.” This theme highlights the attraction of smoking and its hidden risks. No Smoking Day began in 1984 in the United Kingdom.

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The International Day of Happiness is celebrated every year on March 20 to promote happiness and well-being as universal goals. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 to highlight that progress should focus on human well-being, not just economic growth. The 2025 theme is “Caring and Sharing”, focusing on building stronger communities and improving overall well-being.

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The 14th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Counter-Terrorism (EWG on CT) was recently held in New Delhi. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization for political, economic, and security cooperation. It was founded on August 8, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand, through the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration).

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The United Nations has declared March 21 as the World Day for Glaciers. The International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025 highlights the urgent need to protect glaciers from climate change. Glaciers are vast ice and snow formations that shape landscapes and serve as vital freshwater sources. They regulate sea levels and support biodiversity but are melting rapidly due to global warming. The 2025 initiative aims to promote scientific research, enhance global cooperation, mobilize resources for mitigation, and encourage community-led adaptation strategies.

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World Meteorological Day is observed on March 23 to mark the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950. It highlights the role of meteorological and hydrological services in public safety, economy, and environment. WMO was created by the United Nations (UN) to promote global cooperation in climate science, hydrology, and meteorology. The first World Meteorological Day was celebrated in 1961. Advances in satellite technology and climate modeling have transformed meteorology. The 2025 theme, ‘Closing the Early Warning Gap Together,’ emphasizes the importance of early warning systems as crucial investments.

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The 20th meeting of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA-20) has begun in Rome. Global leaders are discussing strategies to conserve plant and forest genetic resources and will release two major global reports. CGRFA is a permanent intergovernmental body under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), established in 1983 and expanded in 1995. It aims to promote sustainable biodiversity use, enhance food security, and ensure fair benefit-sharing. The headquarters of CGRFA is in Rome, Italy.