Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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International Migrants Day is observed annually on 18 December to raise awareness about the rights, safety, and dignity of migrants and refugees worldwide. The day highlights the challenges people face when leaving their homes for safety, work, or better opportunities. Millions migrate due to conflict, climate events, economic hardship, or lack of opportunities. International Migrants Day emphasizes protecting migrants from exploitation, violence, and discrimination while ensuring fair and humane treatment. This year, the focus is also on remembering migrants and refugees who have lost their lives or gone missing while seeking safety.

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The commemorative programme “Shunya Se Shatak: Ek Shatabdi Atal Bharat Ki” was held in Indore to mark Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth centenary. It celebrated Vajpayee’s leadership legacy, commitment to sustainable development, and environmental protection. A statue of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai was unveiled at the Daily College campus, reflecting India’s administrative and cultural heritage. The programme embodied the vision of “Atal Bharat”, stressing good governance, development, national pride, and environmental jurisprudence

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organised the PESA Mahotsav 2025 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on 23–24 December 2025, marking the anniversary of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 – PESA. The Mahotsav aims to empower tribal communities and strengthen recognition of their rights and traditions. It provides a national platform to celebrate, preserve and promote tribal culture. The event also highlights tribal cultural heritage, art, and cuisine, reinforcing pride in identity and community ownership.

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National Farmers Day, also called Kisan Diwas, is observed on 23 December 2025. The day honours Indian farmers and commemorates the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, a champion of agrarian reforms. It highlights farmers’ role in food security, rural development, and economic growth, recognising them as nation builders. Agriculture continues to provide food, raw materials, and employment to millions of people.

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World Braille Day is observed every year on 4 January. The day marks the birth anniversary of Louis Braille, a French educator born in 1809. He invented Braille in 1824, a code using six raised dots that allows visually impaired people to read with their fingertips. Braille is used globally in many languages for reading, writing, solving math problems, scientific equations, learning music, and daily activities like shopping. In New Delhi, the National Federation of the Blind organized a function to commemorate the day and launched a campaign called More Braille More Empowerment to promote equality and dignity for visually impaired people.

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International Mind Body Wellness Day is observed annually on January 3 to highlight the link between mental and physical health. The day encourages self-care, mindfulness, movement, and healthy lifestyle practices for overall well-being. It draws on both ancient holistic healing traditions and modern scientific research confirming mind-body interconnection.

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The Ministry of Mines organised Rashtriya Khanij Chintan Shivir–2026 from 8–10 January 2026 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It aims to strengthen Centre–State coordination on mining regulation and development. A key focus is the Critical Minerals Mission for clean energy, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.

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Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is organizing Parakram Diwas–2026 from 23 to 25 January 2026. The event marks the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a great freedom fighter. The programme aims to inspire youth with Netaji’s ideals of courage, unity, and patriotism.

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The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized ‘Shakti Samvaad’, an interactive and capacity-building meeting with State Women’s Commissions (SWCs) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on January 29–30, 2026. The two-day event aimed to strengthen institutional coordination, share best practices, and build capacities of SWCs, marking the third national-level Shakti Samvaad after Ayodhya and Mumbai editions.

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The 5th edition of the Rüsoma Orange Festival began at Rüsoma village, about 10 kilometres from Kohima, Nagaland. It is a two-day festival held under the theme “Abundance of Rüsoma.” The festival aims to promote village welfare, rural entrepreneurship, and honour orange growers. It highlights the unique taste and quality of Rüsoma oranges.