Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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The 14th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Counter-Terrorism (EWG on CT) was recently held in New Delhi. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional intergovernmental organization for political, economic, and security cooperation. It was founded on August 8, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand, through the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration).

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World Meteorological Day is observed on March 23 to mark the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950. It highlights the role of meteorological and hydrological services in public safety, economy, and environment. WMO was created by the United Nations (UN) to promote global cooperation in climate science, hydrology, and meteorology. The first World Meteorological Day was celebrated in 1961. Advances in satellite technology and climate modeling have transformed meteorology. The 2025 theme, ‘Closing the Early Warning Gap Together,’ emphasizes the importance of early warning systems as crucial investments.

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World Theatre Day was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI). It is celebrated annually on 27th March, marking the 1962 Theatre of Nations season opening in Paris. The day highlights theatres’ historical importance and their role in entertainment, education, and social change. The day promotes support for the theatre community from governments, individuals, and organizations.

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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated Techkriti 2025, Asia’s largest intercollegiate technical and entrepreneurial festival, at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. The event focused on modernization of the Indian Armed Forces and future challenges in Cyber, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum, and Cognitive domains. The theme “Panta Rhei” (Everything Flows) highlighted the continuous evolution of technology and innovation. A special Defence Expo ‘Rakshakriti’ showcased cutting-edge defence technology, fostering collaboration between armed forces, academia, and industry. The event promoted autonomous drones, advanced security tech, and reduced import dependence, inspiring students towards defence and technology careers.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla leads an Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from April 5 to 9, 2025. The theme is “Parliamentary action for social development and justice,” focusing on poverty removal, decent work, social inclusion, and involvement of marginalized groups. The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is a global body of national parliaments, founded in 1889, with 181 Members and 15 Associate Members. It works for peace, democracy, human rights, and sustainable development through parliamentary dialogue and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

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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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Sikkim hosts the International Youth Conclave from 12th April to 14th April at Yanggang Helipad in Namchi district. It is organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Sikkim. The conclave celebrates “50 Years of Statehood” and highlights Sikkim’s progress in sustainable tourism and cultural preservation. The conclave includes heritage walks, cultural rallies, expert talks, panel discussions, and tourism excursions, promoting local culture and sustainable growth.

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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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World Veterinary Day 2025 was observed on April 26th to celebrate the role of veterinary professionals. The 2025 theme, “Animal Health Takes a Team,” highlights the importance of teamwork in veterinary medicine. It was first started by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) in the year 2000. In India, it is led by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The day recognises the efforts of veterinarians in improving animal health, protecting human health, and safeguarding the environment. India has over 536 million livestock, the highest in the world.

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Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated every year on April 30 to honour the achievements of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, also known as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). PM-JAY is a government health insurance scheme that offers up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalization care. The scheme targets over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families in India who cannot afford expensive medical treatment. It provides cashless and paperless treatment at any accredited hospital across India. On Ayushman Bharat Diwas, events are held nationwide to spread awareness and celebrate the scheme’s impact. The day also recognises the efforts of frontline workers and healthcare professionals involved in delivering quality services to beneficiaries.