Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 recently began at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi with the theme ‘Ek Bharat–Shreshtha Bharat’. Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Bihar are partner states, while Jharkhand is the focus state. Around 30 states, 60 ministries, and 12 countries, including UAE, China, Iran, South Korea, and Egypt, participated. The fair promotes major domestic and international trade linkages.

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India celebrated Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on 15 November 2025 to honour tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, born in 1874. The year 2024–25 is marked as Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh to celebrate 150 years of his birth. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs organised nationwide workshops, events, and cultural programmes. The Government is setting up 11 Tribal Freedom Fighters Museums to honour tribal uprisings against British rule.

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India celebrates National Press Day every year on 16 November, and this year it was observed on 16 November 2025. The day highlights the role of a free and responsible press, often called the fourth pillar of democracy. It marks the establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI) in 1966 under the Indian Press Council Act, 1965. The Act was repealed in 1975 and the PCI was reconstituted in 1979 under a new law. The First Press Commission in 1956 first proposed such a body to protect press freedom. India’s media landscape has expanded from 60,143 publications in 2004–05 to 1.54 lakh in 2024–25. The day is commemorated with National Awards for Excellence in Journalism and the release of a Souvenir.

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National Epilepsy Day is observed on November 17 every year in India to raise awareness about epilepsy. The day aims to fight stigma, improve understanding and promote better treatment for this neurological disorder. Government and private organisations conduct awareness events across the country. Epilepsy occurs when the brain’s electrical activity becomes abnormal. This leads to repeated seizures that can affect movement, behaviour or consciousness. The condition can occur at any age.

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International Students’ Day is observed annually on 17 November. It honours the courage and sacrifice of student activists in Prague during Nazi occupation. On 17 November 1939, Nazi forces executed nine student leaders without trial. More than 1,200 students were arrested and sent to concentration camps; only a few survived. The first official observance was in 1941 by the International Students’ Council in London. Students from different nations declared 17 November as a global day for student rights, unity, and resistance against oppression. The day highlights the importance of education and student activism worldwide.

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World Fisheries Day 2025 is celebrated by Department of Fisheries on 21st November with the theme “India’s Blue Transformation: Strengthening Value Addition in Seafood Exports.” On the eve of the day, the government announced that total fish production for 2025–26 is expected to cross 11 lakh metric tonnes. Gujarat is a leading state in fisheries, ranking second in marine fish production and sixth in total fish production in India. In 2024–25, Gujarat produced 10.42 lakh metric tonnes of fish, including 7.64 lakh metric tonnes of marine fish and 2.78 lakh metric tonnes of inland fish. There is high international demand for Gujarat’s frozen shrimp, ribbon fish, cuttlefish, and squid in China, Europe, America, and Japan.

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National Philosophy Day is observed every year on the third Thursday of November. In 2025, it falls on November 20. The day honours philosophical reflections worldwide. It encourages individual dialogues, public debates, discussion of new ideas, and intellectual curiosity. It focuses on addressing social and global challenges through philosophy. National Philosophy Day highlights the value of teaching philosophy to promote open-mindedness, tolerance, critical thinking, and respectful engagement. The 2025 theme is “Philosophy and Global Dialogue in the Digital Era”

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The fifth edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) was held on 27–28 November 2025 in New Delhi. The theme was Advancing Internet Governance for an Inclusive and Sustainable Viksit Bharat. India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) is the national chapter of the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and uses a multi-stakeholder format. It was established in 2021. The forum provides a platform for open discussions on internet policy with guidance from a 14-member committee.

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India has over 705 unique tribal groups, making up 8.6% of its population, preserving rich traditional arts and handicrafts. The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) is conducted in New Delhi, showcasing tribal artforms under Ek Bharat: Shrestha Bharat (“One India: Great India”). The Government of India and state governments support tribal communities to exhibit their work and reach wider audiences. Silk-based tribal art is significant; India is the second largest global silk producer. Tribals like Sachin Walke from the Gond community weave tasar silk sarees with Warli and karvat prints.

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World Day of the Handicapped, also called the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), is observed every year on 3 December. It aims to promote awareness, understanding, and support for persons with disabilities. The day stresses the importance of inclusivity, accessibility, and equality in society. It works to ensure equal opportunities in education, employment, health, and social life. It also encourages governments and communities to protect rights and improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities.