Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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The United Nations (UN)’s World Space Week (WSW) is observed globally every year from October 4–10. World Space Week promotes global unity and highlights collaboration between space technology and climate science. The 2025 theme is “Living in Space”. This year’s theme focuses on humanity’s efforts to live in space, including new technologies, challenges, and teamwork.

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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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October is observed as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Month to raise awareness. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexpected death of an infant under one year of age with no identifiable cause after investigation. It is also called ‘cot death’ or ‘crib death,’ though cots and cribs are not the cause. Most SIDS cases occur within the first six months of life. Boys are slightly more affected, and deaths usually happen during sleep. Risk factors include premature birth, low birth weight, family history of SIDS, exposure to smoking, unsafe sleeping conditions, and poor prenatal care.

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World Food Day is observed annually on 16 October to raise awareness about food security, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture. It marks the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945 and was first observed in 1981. The 2025 theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” emphasizes global cooperation to transform agrifood systems. India has made progress in food security, malnutrition reduction, and agricultural sustainability, producing record levels of grains, fruits, vegetables, milk, millets, honey, eggs, and fish.

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World Anaesthesia Day is observed every year on 16 October, also known as Ether Day. It marks the first public use of ether anaesthesia in 1846, which revolutionized surgery by enabling pain-free operations. The day highlights the importance of safe and accessible anaesthetic care, still lacking in many regions even after nearly 180 years. The 2025 theme is “Anaesthesiology in Health Emergencies.” It emphasizes the vital role of anaesthesiologists during pandemics, natural disasters, and mass casualty events. The theme calls for improved training, preparedness, infrastructure, and global collaboration to strengthen emergency anaesthesia services worldwide.

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World Statistics Day is celebrated every five years and is observed for the fourth time on 20 October 2025. Reliable statistics are the foundation of transparency, democracy, and progress, providing information on society, economy, and environment. They help citizens, institutions, and organizations understand developments and plan the future responsibly. This year’s theme is “Quality statistics and data for everyone”, emphasizing that access to reliable data is a citizen’s right. In the digital age, data is easily accessible, but challenges remain in ensuring reliability, protecting personal data, and interpreting statistics correctly.

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World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is observed annually on 20 October to raise awareness about osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, often showing no symptoms until fractures occur. Minor falls, bumps, or sudden movements can cause fractures in affected individuals. Elderly people are more prone, with 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over 50 suffering osteoporotic fractures globally. Only 20% of patients are diagnosed or treated due to poor healthcare access and awareness. World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) promotes early diagnosis, bone density checks, healthy lifestyle, and diet for prevention. The 2025 theme is “It’s Unacceptable!”, highlighting urgent action to close treatment and prevention gaps worldwide.

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World Iodine Deficiency Day is observed every year on 21st October to raise awareness about the importance of iodine for good health. It is also known as World Iodine Deficiency Disorder Day. The day highlights the need to prevent iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs), which can cause goitre, mental retardation, and other health issues. Major organisations like the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF organise campaigns, workshops, and educational programs globally. The initiative began after the 1990 World Summit for Children, where iodine’s significance was recognised. By 2002, global awareness programs expanded, leading to the formal observance of World Iodine Deficiency Day.

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United Nations (UN) Disarmament Week is observed annually from 24th to 30th October. The week begins on 24th October, the UN’s founding anniversary. 2025 UN Disarmament Week runs from 24-30 October. It is organized by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). Disarmament means the reduction, limitation, or abolition of certain types of weapons, including nuclear weapons. The purpose is to prevent armed conflict and reduce its impact. The observance highlights global efforts to promote peace, security, and international stability.

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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.