Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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National Dengue Day is observed every year in India on May 16 to raise awareness about dengue fever and encourage preventive steps. Dengue is a viral infection spread through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which breeds in stagnant clean water. The day highlights the need for timely treatment and community efforts to control mosquito breeding. Due to rising urbanization and climate change, dengue cases in India are increasing each year. In this context, National Dengue Day 2025 is more important than ever. The 2025 theme is “Act Early, Stop Dengue: Clean Environment, Healthy Life.”

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May 18 is celebrated as International Museum Day every year to show how museums help us connect with history, culture, science, and art. Museums are more than just places to keep old things. They are learning spaces that help us understand the past and imagine the future. People are encouraged to visit museums on this day and explore the knowledge they offer. The theme for International Museum Day 2025 is “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.” It highlights the need for museums to adapt to changes in technology, climate, population, and lifestyles. This year’s theme calls on museums to become more digital, more inclusive, and more connected to their local communities.

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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, Rashtriya Boudhik Sampada Mahotsav (RBSM) 2025 was organized at CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun on 29th May 2025. The event aims to promote awareness about Intellectual Property (IP) rights in India. RBSM is part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative launched to mark 75 years of India’s independence. The Rashtriya Boudhik Sampada Mahotsav was first introduced in July 2023. It supports India’s vision to become a knowledge-based economy with strong IP protection.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla is leading the Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasília, Brazil, from June 3 to 5, 2025. The theme of the forum is “The Role of BRICS Parliaments in Building More Inclusive and Sustainable Global Governance.” Shri Om Birla is addressing plenary sessions on four topics: strengthening BRICS parliamentary ties; reforming global peace and security structures; promoting inclusive and responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI); and exploring new strategies for economic development.

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Global Wind Day is observed annually on 15 June to celebrate the role of wind energy in promoting clean and sustainable growth. In India, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is hosting a special event in Bengaluru to mark the occasion. The event will showcase India’s progress toward achieving 50 Gigawatts (GW) of wind energy capacity by March 2025. It will also highlight how wind energy supports rural development, creates green jobs, and strengthens climate resilience.

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International Yoga Day 2025 is celebrated globally on Saturday, June 21, marking the summer solstice, the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere that symbolizes light, energy, and balance in yogic philosophy. The theme for 2025 is “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” focusing on the link between personal well-being and planetary health. The day encourages yoga as a tool for healing, sustainability, and holistic wellness.

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International Olympic Day is celebrated on June 23, 2025, to mark the birth of the modern Olympic Games and promote the Olympic spirit. It was first celebrated in 1948 to honour the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on June 23, 1894, in Paris by Baron Pierre de Coubertin. The theme for 2025 is “Let’s Move”, jointly launched by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), urging everyone to fight inactivity.

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Recently, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported that global drug users reached 292 million by 2022, showing a 20% rise over the past decade. On June 26, 2025, the world observed International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day. This day, first declared by the United Nations General Assembly on December 7, 1987, promotes global action for a drug-free world. The 2025 theme, “Break the Cycle. #StopOrganizedCrime,” highlights the need to stop organized crime linked to drug trafficking.

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Recently, the first-ever ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue was inaugurated in Chennai, marking a milestone in maritime cooperation between India and Southeast Asian countries. The event took place aboard MV Empress at Chennai Port with over 30 delegates from all ten ASEAN nations and Timor Leste. The dialogue focused on improving cruise connectivity, promoting sustainable tourism, and strengthening cultural and economic links across the Indo-Pacific region.