Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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India celebrates Income Tax Day on 24th July 2025, marking the 166th anniversary of the introduction of income tax in 1860 by Sir James Wilson to manage post-1857 war expenses. This day honours the evolution of India’s tax system and its role in nation-building. The tax system progressed from the Income Tax Act of 1922 to the comprehensive Income Tax Act of 1961. Major reforms began with Permanent Account Number (PAN) in 1972, followed by computerization in 1981 and the new PAN series in 1995. The Income Tax Bill 2025 has been tabled to replace the 1961 Act, aiming to simplify language, remove outdated clauses, and enhance clarity.

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World Drowning Prevention Day is observed every year on 25 July to spread awareness on drowning as a preventable public health issue. It is recognised by the United Nations (UN) and focuses on saving lives, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Around 2.36 lakh people die from drowning each year, with children, adolescents, and the poor being the most affected.

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World Organ Donation Day is observed every year on August 13 to promote organ donation and raise awareness about its importance. The theme of 2025 is “Answering The Call” set by the Organ Donation and Transplant Alliance. The theme honours professionals in the field and urges greater collaboration to advance organ donation and transplantation. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), about 1,03,993 people need life-saving organ transplants, but donors remain critically low. The day also pays tribute to donors and their families for their selfless contributions.

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Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, hosted ‘Mega Tinkering Day 2025’, India’s largest school-based tinkering event. More than 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) from all 35 states and union territories participated virtually. The activity was guided online with real-time collaboration, involving students from remote areas like Leh, Kargil, Virudhunagar, Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Kanniyakumari, Bhuj, and Kutchh. The initiative showcased grassroots innovation, aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of “Viksit Bharat” and making India a global leader in school-level innovation.

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RAN SAMWAD-2025, a two-day Tri-service dialogue on war, warfare, and warfighting, was held on 26–27 August 2025 at Army War College, Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh. Joint Doctrines and the Technology Perspective & Capability Roadmap were released during the event. The seminar featured thematic sessions led by serving officers sharing operational insights from modern battlefields. Focus areas included Information Warfare, Grey Zone Threats, Integrated Operations, and Future Combat Technologies. Top military leadership from all three Services, defence experts, industry leaders, and international security professionals participated in the event.

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The Indian Army’s Territorial Army, with IIT Madras, Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) and CyberPeace, is conducting Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025 in New Delhi. It is a national-level challenge under the Decade of Transformation to tackle real defence and cybersecurity threats. The event unites academia, industry, and government to address modern defence challenges using Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Quantum Computing, and Drone Technology. The competition also explores drone anomaly detection and quantum-enhanced malware identification.

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The 27th Saras Aajeevika Mela began on 5 September 2025 in New Delhi. The fair provides a marketing platform for rural women to showcase and sell products. More than 400 rural women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) across all States and Union Territories (UTs) are participating. The theme for 2025 is Making of Lakhpati Didis – Empowering rural women to become successful entrepreneurs and champions of Vocal for Local”. First fair fully led by Lakhpati Didis, showcasing handicrafts, handlooms, and food products. The fair will continue until 22 September 2025.

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Digvijay Divas is observed on September 11 to mark Swami Vivekananda’s 1893 Chicago speech at the World Parliament of Religions. His message of tolerance, universal acceptance, and spiritual unity remains relevant for India’s challenges of communalism, inequalities, and ethnic clashes. Vivekananda warned against sectarianism and fanaticism, stressing that all religions are true and India has a legacy of sheltering persecuted communities. He championed spiritual nationalism, service to the poor, and youth as torchbearers of national reawakening. His teachings shaped modern Indian nationalism linked with internationalism and universal humanism.

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The 44th meeting of the Council of Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was held at Cholpon Ata, Kyrgyzstan. The council strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. It endorsed the Tianjin Declaration on terror condemnation, signed during the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting on 1st September 2025, recently attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Indian delegation was led by Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA) TV Ravichandran.

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National Coeliac Disease Awareness Day is observed annually on 13th September. The day highlights a serious autoimmune disorder affecting millions worldwide. Coeliac disease occurs when the body’s immune system reacts abnormally to gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten intake damages the small intestine lining and disrupts nutrient absorption. The awareness day emphasises recognising hidden symptoms and prioritising gut health through timely testing and diagnosis. Promoting the benefits of a gluten-free diet helps manage the condition and improves overall digestive and general health. The day empowers individuals to take charge of their well-being.