Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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November is observed as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month to spread awareness about prevention and early detection. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), COPD was the fourth-leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.5 million deaths in 2021. COPD is a lung disease that causes inflammation and scarring in the airways or air sacs, leading to breathing problems

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National Cancer Awareness Day is observed every year on 7th November in India since 2014. The day aims to spread awareness about the early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer. Healthcare organisations, government bodies, and NGOs conduct awareness drives, seminars, and free screenings nationwide. India has an estimated 20–25 lakh active cancer patients, with about 7 lakh new cases reported each year. Nearly two-thirds of new cases are detected at an incurable stage.

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World Immunization Day is observed every year on November 10 to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines in preventing diseases and saving lives. Vaccines act as a barrier against infections and are one of the most effective public health measures in history. The day was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2012. It marks the launch of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in 1974, which aimed to provide vaccines to people worldwide.

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The Watershed Mahotsav was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Agriculture in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, on November 11, 2025. It celebrated community participation in sustainable watershed management and highlighted the role of citizens, policymakers, and local bodies in soil and water conservation. The event formed part of the National Watershed Conference 2025, organised by the Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Ministry of Rural Development. It aimed to promote Jan Bhagidari (public participation), restore degraded ecosystems, and strengthen rural livelihoods through efficient water and soil management practices.

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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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The fourth edition of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation Seminar Swavlamban 2025 will begin on 26th November in New Delhi. The event will focus on the Indian Navy’s innovation and indigenisation efforts to meet evolving national security needs. Emerging and disruptive technologies will be the core highlight of the seminar. The seminar aims to unite innovators, industry, academia, MSMEs and start-ups to strengthen naval capabilities

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The 2nd edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav was inaugurated by President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad on 21 November 2025. The nine-day festival is organised by Rashtrapati Nilayam in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Tourism. The festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of Western India, including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu.

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Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 began at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. It is organised by the Indian Army with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies. The focus is on Sashakt, Surakshit and Viksit Bharat. Key themes include cyber, space, artificial intelligence, and cognitive warfare. The Army’s transformation roadmap includes HOP 2032, STEP 2037 and JUMP 2047. Defence self-reliance and indigenisation were stressed as national priorities. Three sessions covered strategic victory, defence reforms and civil–military fusion.

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The 26th Hornbill Festival has been inaugurated at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, Kohima, Nagaland. The festival coincides with Nagaland’s Statehood Day and will run for ten days. It brings together all major Naga tribes to celebrate tradition, folklore, music, craft, and cuisine. United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Austria, Malta, Switzerland joined as country partners, and Arunachal Pradesh as state partner. The festival has evolved from a tourism initiative into a global cultural platform attracting visitors and performers from India and abroad.

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Indian Army held its Idea & Innovation Competition Inno-Yoddha 2025 in New Delhi, led by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS). The platform identifies and scales soldier-driven innovations to improve operations, logistics and training. Soldiers use real field experience to develop practical and effective solutions. In the last five years, 117 innovations were selected, 47 productised, 9 prototypes evaluated, 30 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) filed and 5 technologies transferred to industry. In the 2025–26 edition, 89 entries were received and 32 selected for further development.