Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the curtain raiser for India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025. IISF 2025 will be held from December 6–9, 2025, at Panjab University, Chandigarh with the theme “Vigyan Se Samriddhi – Science to Prosperity”. The festival showcases India’s scientific achievements and promotes public participation in innovation. The event features exhibitions, competitions, B2B meetings, and cultural programs to connect laboratories with society.

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World Polio Day is observed every year on 24th October to raise awareness about polio vaccination and protect every child from the disease. It was created by Rotary International to honour Jonas Salk, who developed the Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine (IPV) in 1955. The 2025 theme is “End Polio: Every Child, Every Vaccine, Everywhere.” It emphasizes equal access, global cooperation, and complete eradication of polio

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Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 is observed from 27th October to 2nd November across India. The theme for this year is “Vigilance – Our Shared Responsibility.” It aims to promote honesty in public life and build a corruption-free society. The week encourages ethics, transparency, and accountability in governance and public administration. The observance began with a pledge-taking ceremony by public servants in Ministries, Departments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and Banks. It is observed annually in the last week of October to coincide with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary.

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The Government of India (GoI), in partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), hosted the 8th Session of the ISA Assembly from October 27–30, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The assembly was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu, who emphasized inclusive and sustainable growth. The theme for 2025 is “One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG).” The assembly also unveiled five ISA knowledge reports showing the latest solar trends.

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In November 2025, the Global Peace Prayer Festival (GPPF) was inaugurated at Thimphu, Bhutan. The 16-day festival is a global initiative dedicated to world peace and healing of humanity amid global conflicts. It is the first-ever Global Peace Prayer Festival bringing together leaders from Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana branches of Buddhism. A key ritual, Jabzhi, is performed to cleanse negative karma and dispel destructive forces. India gifted Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha from the National Museum, New Delhi, symbolizing goodwill. The festival strengthens India–Bhutan spiritual ties and promotes global harmony.

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The world observed the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day on 17 November 2025, endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). The global strategy links to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 3, 5, and 10 and aims to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem. WHO targets include 90% Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination, 70% screening, and 90% treatment to reduce incidence to below 4 cases per 1,00,000 women-years. Cervical cancer burden is highest in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) due to limited access. India plans HPV vaccine rollout, strengthens screening under the National Programme for Non-Communicable Diseases, and expands oncology care.

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World Toilet Day is observed every year on 19 November to raise awareness about the global sanitation crisis. It highlights the importance of safe and accessible toilets for public health, dignity, and environmental protection. The day was inspired by Singaporean philanthropist Jack Sim, who founded the NGO World Toilet Organisation (WTO) on 19 November. The United Nations (UN) recognised water and sanitation as human rights in 2010 and officially declared World Toilet Day on 14 July 2013. The theme for World Toilet Day 2025 is ‘Sanitation in a Changing World,’ focusing on future-ready sanitation systems.

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National Milk Day is celebrated on 26 November to honour Dr. Verghese Kurien, the Father of the White Revolution in India. The day recognises the hard work of millions of dairy farmers who support India’s strong dairy sector. India is the world’s largest milk producer, contributing one-fourth of global milk output. In the last 11 years, India’s dairy sector grew by 70%, contributing 5% to the national economy. The sector provides direct employment to over 8 crore farmers (National Accounts Statistics). Women farmers play a major role, making dairy a driver of inclusive and gender-responsive growth.

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Every year on 26 November, India celebrates Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) to mark adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949. Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day. For 75 years, it upholds justice, liberty, equality, fraternity, protects citizens’ rights, and guides India’s democracy. To commemorate 75 years, Department of Justice launched “Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman” (Our Constitution, Our Honour), a year-long pan-India campaign simplifying the Constitution for citizens.

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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.