Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World Hindi Day is observed on January 10 every year. The date marks the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference, held in Nagpur in 1975. The day is officially observed by the Government of India, primarily through Indian embassies and missions abroad. The day highlights how Hindi connects people across borders, especially Indian communities living abroad.

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The 3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival 3.0 was held from 9–10 January 2026 at MGM Park, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and the Director General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged between Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) and DGLL to develop a Lighthouse Museum in Visakhapatnam.

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The 27th edition of Intersec, the world’s leading trade fair for security, safety, and fire protection, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Intersec 2026 was the largest edition so far, covering 65,000 square metres, with 1,200+ exhibitors from over 60 countries and more than 50,000 visitors. The exhibition showcased innovations across five core sectors, namely homeland security and policing, cybersecurity, commercial and perimeter security, fire and rescue, and health and safety.

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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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International Day of Education is observed every year on 24 January to highlight the crucial role of education in peace, development, and human progress. The day was officially proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 3 December 2018. The theme for International Day of Education 2026, announced by UNESCO, is “The power of youth in co-creating education.” The theme emphasizes that young people, who form more than half of the world’s population, are active partners and change-makers in shaping education systems, not just passive beneficiaries.

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National Voters’ Day is observed on 25 January across India to honour voters, encourage youth participation, strengthen democratic values, and promote universal adult suffrage. The theme for 2026 is “My India, My Vote” with the tagline “Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy.” The day also marks the foundation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), established on 25 January 1950 under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. ECI is a constitutional authority responsible for supervising and conducting elections in India, the world’s largest democracy.

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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) organised the 2nd edition of Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026. The 25-day cyclothon commemorates 150 years of Vande Mataram and will continue until 22nd February 2026. The Theme is “Surakshit Tat, Samridh Bharat”. 148 CISF personnel, including 65 women, are participating to promote patriotism, national consciousness, coastal security awareness, and community engagement.

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The 39th India International Leather Fair was held on 1 February in Chennai as a three-day event. It showcased leather products, accessories, machinery, equipment, and latest innovations. The fair highlighted advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence, additive manufacturing, data analytics, software, and augmented reality. It gained importance after the India–Europe Free Trade Agreement boosting leather trade and investment. India’s leather exports were about 4.83 billion US dollars last year. Tamil Nadu and Kerala contribute 38 percent of output and over 45 percent of exports.

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The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026 was inaugurated on 31 January at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana. The Mela Sathi App was launched to improve visitor support and experience. The event highlighted artisans as custodians of traditional knowledge and key contributors to a sustainable and inclusive economy. The central theme is “Local to Global”, promoting traditional crafts on an international platform. Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya are the theme states, and Egypt is the partner nation.

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World Cancer Day is observed every year on 4 February. It is a global initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). It aims to raise awareness about cancer, promote prevention and early detection, and ensure equitable access to treatment. The theme for World Cancer Day 2025–2027 is “United by Unique”, which focuses on placing individuals at the center of cancer care while fostering global unity to make a difference.