Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has announced the 2025 National Technology Day theme as “YANTRA – Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration.” National Technology Day is celebrated every year on 11th May to honour major achievements in India’s science and technology journey. On 11th May 1998, India conducted Pokhran-II nuclear tests under Operation Shakti, becoming a nuclear weapons state. On the same day, India also had the first flight of the indigenous “Hansa-3” aircraft in Bengaluru. The Trishul missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), was also successfully test-fired. The day was officially declared by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1998 and is observed annually since 1999.

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The 2nd Tri-Service Future Warfare Course was held in New Delhi from April 21 to May 9, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre. It focused on how technology impacts warfare and aimed to prepare senior officers for modern warfare complexities, fostering jointness and integration among the services. The course was conducted under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and coordinated by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS).

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Recently, the Government of India declared 23rd September as the new fixed date for celebrating Ayurveda Day each year. This decision replaces the earlier variable observance on Dhanteras, which followed the lunar calendar and created logistical challenges. The change was announced through a Gazette Notification dated 23rd March 2025 to ensure global visibility and consistent annual observance. Ayurveda Day promotes Ayurveda as a scientific and holistic system of preventive healthcare. The date 23rd September was chosen as it coincides with the autumnal equinox, symbolizing natural balance, aligning with Ayurveda’s core philosophy of harmony between mind, body, and spirit.

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National Dengue Day is observed every year in India on May 16 to raise awareness about dengue fever and encourage preventive steps. Dengue is a viral infection spread through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which breeds in stagnant clean water. The day highlights the need for timely treatment and community efforts to control mosquito breeding. Due to rising urbanization and climate change, dengue cases in India are increasing each year. In this context, National Dengue Day 2025 is more important than ever. The 2025 theme is “Act Early, Stop Dengue: Clean Environment, Healthy Life.”

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May 18 is celebrated as International Museum Day every year to show how museums help us connect with history, culture, science, and art. Museums are more than just places to keep old things. They are learning spaces that help us understand the past and imagine the future. People are encouraged to visit museums on this day and explore the knowledge they offer. The theme for International Museum Day 2025 is “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.” It highlights the need for museums to adapt to changes in technology, climate, population, and lifestyles. This year’s theme calls on museums to become more digital, more inclusive, and more connected to their local communities.

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National Endangered Species Day is observed every year on the third Friday of May. In 2025, it is observed on May 16 with the theme “Celebrate Saving Species.” This day raises awareness about endangered species and the need to protect them. India, known for its rich biodiversity, is home to endangered animals like Bengal Tigers, Asiatic Lions, and Great Indian Bustards. India protects wildlife through the Wildlife Protection Act (1972) and projects like Project Tiger and Project Cheetah. Conservation efforts include habitat protection, anti-poaching steps, community support, captive breeding, and research by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).

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The United Nations General Assembly has officially declared May 19 as World Fair Play Day starting from 2025. The day aims to recognize the role of sports in promoting peace, inclusion, and justice across the globe. It highlights how sports go beyond just competition and help build values like fairness, discipline, respect, and unity. World Fair Play Day encourages people to see sports as a way to break barriers of race, religion, and nationality. It promotes shared human values such as mutual respect and perseverance through sportsmanship and ethical behavior in all games.

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International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is observed every year on May 22 to raise awareness and take action to protect biodiversity. In 2025, the theme is “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development,” showing the link between biodiversity and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The theme also connects with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and the recently adopted Pact for the Future. IDB was first established in 1993, and initially celebrated on December 29, marking the entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity. In 2000, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) changed the date to May 22, to mark the 1992 adoption of the convention in Nairobi.

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Commonwealth Day is observed on different dates worldwide and on May 24 in India. It celebrates the shared history and values of countries once part of the British Empire. The day was first linked to Queen Victoria’s birthday on May 24, 1819. The 2025 theme is ‘Together we thrive’, focusing on unity and strong communities. India joined the Commonwealth in 1950 under the London Declaration by Krishna Menon. New Delhi hosted the Commonwealth Games in October 2010. King Charles III is the current symbolic head after Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign. The day promotes international cooperation for global peace and prosperity.

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Recently, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister for Communications and Development of North East Region, unveiled the theme “Innovate to Transform” for the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. India Mobile Congress 2025 will be held from 8th to 11th October 2025 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi. The event will focus on innovation as a driving force for digital transformation across sectors like infrastructure, society, and sustainability. IMC 2025 is organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).