Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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The National Tribal Youth Festival is celebrated in Mizoram at the State Tribal Resource Centre, Kelsih, near Aizawl, starting from April 8. It is a four-day festival held to mark the 150th birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. The festival aims to honour tribal heroes and inspire patriotism among the youth and the general public. Top Mizo artists and members of the Mizo Zaimi Insuikhawm (MZI) are performing at the event. Cultural shows by the Mizo Cultural Organisation and other groups showcase a “Mosaic of Cultures.” Artists like Imnainla Jamir from Nagaland and Vawnchawi Vaiphei from Manipur are also part of the celebrations.

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April 12 is celebrated every year as the International Day of Human Space Flight to honour the achievements of space exploration. This day marks the anniversary of the first human space journey by Yuri Gagarin in 1961, who orbited Earth in the Soviet spacecraft Vostok 1. It was declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2011 to highlight the importance of human space travel. The day recognises both past accomplishments and the ongoing efforts to explore outer space for the benefit of humanity.

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World Quantum Day is celebrated every year on 14th April to raise global awareness about quantum science and technology. On April 14, 2025, India launched its first International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum (ITES-Q). ITES-Q was released by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to promote global partnerships in quantum research. The strategy aims to boost international collaboration, drive innovation, and position India as a leader in quantum science, technology, and innovation (QSTI). It aligns with India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM), which focuses on advancing quantum technologies for national progress and global leadership.

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The Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), under the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and the Ministry of Defence, held the second Defence Literature Festival ‘Kalam & Kavach 2.0’ in New Delhi. The event was themed ‘Securing India’s Rise through Defence Reforms’ and focused on India’s journey to becoming a self-reliant and tech-driven military power. The festival supported the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) goal through defence manufacturing and procurement reforms. It emphasized integration across land, air, sea, cyber, and space for national security. The event aligned with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s declaration of 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’. It highlighted stronger public-private partnerships and faster tech transfers to boost readiness. Kalam & Kavach 2.0 showed how literature, innovation, and strategy can together shape India’s defence future.

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The Indian Navy hosted the 3rd edition of its Meteorological and Oceanological Symposium called Meghayan-25. Meghayan-25 was organized to mark the formation of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It also celebrated World Meteorological Day 2025, which is observed every year on 23rd March. The theme of Meghayan-25 was ‘Closing the Early Warning Gap Together’. This theme was aligned with the World Meteorological Day 2025 focus. The aim was to improve early warning systems for better climate and disaster preparedness. The event emphasized the need for global cooperation in weather monitoring and forecasting.

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The Manipur Government is observing Khongjom Day today, April 23, at the Khongjom War Memorial Complex in Khebaching, Thoubal district. Khongjom Day is held every year to honour the bravery and sacrifice of Manipuri heroes in the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891. The Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, is the Chief Guest, and Chief Secretary Prasant Kumar Singh is presiding over the event. The event starts with Sankirtan, followed by floral tributes to fallen heroes and Major Paona Brajabashi.

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World Asthma Day 2025 is observed on 6th May, which is the first Tuesday of May. It is a global event organized every year by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to raise awareness about asthma. The day focuses on educating people about asthma, its triggers, and how it affects daily life. It began in 1998 during the first World Asthma Meeting in Barcelona, Spain. The theme for World Asthma Day 2025 is “Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL”. This theme highlights the urgent need for everyone with asthma to access inhaled medicines for better control. Asthma is a chronic disease where the lung airways become narrow, swollen, and produce extra mucus.

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India recently took part in the 20th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF20) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) was created in 2000 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) to support sustainable forest management globally. It includes all UN Member States and related forest organisations, meeting annually for technical or policy-level discussions. India, as a founding member, plays a key role in shaping global forest policy. At UNFF20, India showcased its forest conservation efforts and support for Voluntary National Contributions (VNCs) under the United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests (UNSPF) 2017–2030.

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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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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).