Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World Hunger Day is observed every year on May 28 to raise awareness about global hunger and food insecurity. It was founded by The Hunger Project in 2011 to highlight that over 800 million people worldwide do not get enough food. The focus is not just on feeding people for a day but on building long-term solutions to end hunger. It promotes empowering communities, especially women and smallholder farmers, to achieve lasting food security. Sustainable efforts include investment in education, healthcare, economic growth, and environmental protection. In 2025, World Hunger Day is being observed on Wednesday, May 28.

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Recently, India celebrated Hindi Journalism Day 2025 on May 30 to honour the beginning of journalism in the Hindi language. This day marks the publication of Udant Martand, the first Hindi newspaper, in 1826 in Kolkata by Pandit Jugal Kishore Shukla. Hindi Journalism Day is observed every year on May 30 to recognise the role of Hindi media in shaping public opinion and democracy. It is celebrated across media institutes, press clubs, and universities throughout the country. Events such as lectures, debates, award ceremonies, and panel discussions are held to highlight the contributions of Hindi journalism.

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The United Nations General Assembly has declared December 4 as the International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures. The resolution was adopted recently with 116 countries voting in favour, 51 against, and 6 abstaining. Countries from the Global North, including the European Union (EU), Australia, Britain, Canada, Japan, and the United States, opposed the resolution. The resolution urges all countries to avoid using unilateral economic, financial, or trade actions that violate international law or the United Nations (UN) Charter.

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World Rainforest Day is observed on June 22 to spread awareness about the need to protect rainforests, which are vital for climate, biodiversity, and human life. World Rainforest Day was founded in 2017 by the Rainforest Partnership, a non-profit based in Austin, Texas. In 2024, the World Rainforest Day Pledge Program was launched to encourage climate action through community-led efforts. In 2025, people are urged to become “Planet Walkers” by filming and sharing walks through forests or parks on social media to raise global awareness.

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On June 21, 2025, the Union Government announced that June 25 will be observed every year as “Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas” to remember the Emergency imposed in 1975 by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. On June 25, 1975, civil liberties were suspended, thousands were jailed without trial, and media freedom was crushed. The Emergency is seen as a dark chapter in Indian history due to its suppression of fundamental rights and political dissent.

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The International Day of the Tropics is celebrated worldwide on 29 June every year to honour the biodiversity, cultural wealth, and development opportunities of tropical regions. It reminds people about challenges like climate change, deforestation, poverty, and fast urban growth in these areas. Tropical regions are vital for ecological balance and global sustainability. The day was first observed in 2016 after the “State of the Tropics” report was launched on 29 June 2014. The United Nations (UN) General Assembly declared this day to raise awareness and promote global cooperation to address issues in tropical regions.

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The world celebrates June 30 as World Asteroid Day to mark the Tunguska event, a huge asteroid explosion over Siberia, Russia, in 1908. The Tunguska event flattened about 2,000 square kilometres of forest with energy equal to 185 Hiroshima bombs. World Asteroid Day aims to raise awareness about asteroid risks and encourage investment in space science and technology. The United Nations General Assembly passed resolution A/RES/71/90 in 2016 to declare June 30 as International Asteroid Day after a proposal from the Association of Space Explorers, supported by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).

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International Plastic Bag Free Day is observed every year on on July 3. It raises awareness about the harmful effects of single-use plastic bags on the environment. The day encourages people to reduce plastic use and choose eco-friendly options like cloth and paper bags. It began under the Bag Free World Movement by environmental groups in Europe in the early 2000s. The campaign’s message spread globally over time. International Plastic Bag Free Day was officially established to highlight the growing danger of plastic pollution.

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World Youth Skills Day is observed every year on July 15th. This United Nations (UN) initiative highlights the importance of equipping youth with skills to thrive in a changing world. The 2025 theme is “Youth Empowerment Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Skills.” It aims to address youth unemployment and underemployment affecting 450 million young people globally. The day promotes skill development in line with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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National Flag Day, also called Tiranga Adoption Day, is observed every year on July 22. On July 22, 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India officially adopted the Indian National Flag, known as the Tiranga (meaning Tricolour). The current Tiranga has saffron, white, and green horizontal stripes with the Ashoka Chakra in the center, replacing the earlier charkha symbol.