Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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Recently, the Indian Navy Band participated in the grand Military Tattoo at Port Moresby during Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day celebrations. Papua New Guinea is an island nation in Oceania in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It shares its western border with Indonesia. Australia lies to its south and Solomon Islands to its south-east. It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Bismarck Sea, Solomon Sea, Coral Sea, Torres Strait, and Gulf of Papua. This event highlights India’s growing cultural and defence ties with Pacific Island nations.

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Antyodaya Diwas is observed on 25 September, marking the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. He was a philosopher, thinker, and political leader born in 1916 in Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh. The word Antyodaya comes from Sanskrit: “Antya” (poorest/last) and “Udaya” (rise), symbolizing upliftment of the weakest sections of society. The day highlights social equality, justice, and welfare for vulnerable citizens. Government of India declared 25 September as Antyodaya Diwas in 2014 to honor his philosophy. The day inspires building a just and inclusive society.

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World Pharmacists Day is celebrated globally on 25th September every year since 2009. It marks the anniversary of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), established in 1912. The day recognizes the vital role of pharmacists in healthcare systems worldwide. It promotes awareness of pharmacists’ contributions to medication safety, patient care, and overall health improvement. The 2025 theme is “Think Health, Think Pharmacist,” emphasizing pharmacists as key healthcare providers.

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The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) under the Ministry of Culture hosted the sixth edition of Nadi Utsav from 25th to 27th September 2025 at its Janpath premises, New Delhi. The festival celebrated rivers as lifelines of ecology and culture. It was inaugurated on 25th September by Union Jal Shakti Minister. The event featured seminars, films, performances, and exhibitions highlighting rivers’ ecological and cultural significance.

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World Maritime Day is observed globally on the last Thursday of September every year. In 2025, it was observed on 25th September by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the global maritime community. The theme for this year is “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.” The day highlights the importance of oceans in sustaining life, enabling trade, and shaping climate. It focuses on reducing marine pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity loss. The event reminds nations and ocean users of their shared responsibility to use ocean resources sustainably.

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The seventh Dehradun Literature Festival will be held from November 14-16, 2025 at Doon International School, Dehradun. The theme is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Voices of Unity”, celebrating dialogue, literature, arts, and cultural connection. The festival celebrates literature, arts, culture, cinema, music, and folk traditions reflecting India’s cultural diversity.

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The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed globally on 13 October each year. It encourages citizens to actively participate in building disaster-resilient communities. The 2025 theme is “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters,” emphasizing increased funding for disaster risk reduction (DRR) in public and international budgets. The theme also calls for ensuring all development and private investments are risk-informed and resilient. The day was established in 1989 following a call by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). It aims to promote a global culture of risk-awareness, preparedness, and disaster reduction. The observance highlights the importance of proactive planning to reduce disaster impacts.

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World Standards Day is celebrated annually on 14 October to highlight the importance of standards in safety, quality, and international trade. The day honors standard developers and their contributions to science, engineering, policy, and innovation. The 2025 theme is “A Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, emphasizing global cooperation for achieving United Nations SDGs. Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, led the World Standards Day programme on 14th October 2025. The event was organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India.

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On October 15, 2025, India celebrates World Students’ Day to mark the 94th birth anniversary of Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam. Dr. Kalam, born in 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, was a scientist, educator, and statesman. He served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007 and was known as the “Missile Man of India.” Dr. Kalam made major contributions to India’s space and defence programmes. He remained deeply connected with students and education throughout his life. World Students’ Day honours his belief that the strength of a nation lies in its youth.

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World Psoriasis Day (WPD) is observed every year on October 29 to raise awareness about psoriatic disease and advocate for the rights of affected individuals. It is supported by local, national, and international organisations through campaigns promoting early diagnosis, effective treatment, and patient support. Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin disorder causing red, scaly plaques on the skin and significantly impacts mental health and quality of life. The 2025 theme is “Psoriatic Disease and Comorbidities – Understanding the Domino Effect,” highlighting the link between psoriasis and other physical and mental health conditions.