Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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Vijay Diwas is celebrated in India on 16th December every year. It commemorates India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, leading to the creation of Bangladesh. The day honors the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces. It pays tribute to all soldiers who defended the nation’s honor.

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Minorities Rights Day in India is observed annually on 18 December. The day aims to preserve, protect, and promote the rights of minority communities while emphasizing equality, safety, and mutual respect. It encourages conversations about inclusion and fair treatment in daily life. India’s minority communities are an important part of its diverse social, cultural, linguistic, and religious fabric. It serves as a reminder that equal rights are essential for a healthy democracy. The day spreads awareness about constitutional rights and protections available to minority groups.

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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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Earth’s Rotation Day is observed every year on 8 January to highlight Earth’s continuous rotation on its axis. It commemorates the 1851 Foucault Pendulum experiment conducted by French physicist Léon Foucault. The experiment gave the first clear experimental proof that Earth rotates on its axis. Earth’s rotation causes the day–night cycle and influences climate and wind patterns. The day promotes awareness of basic Earth science and astronomy.

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World Leprosy Day (WLD) is a global health awareness event observed on the last Sunday of January for over 72 years. In 2026, World Leprosy Day is observed on 25 January. The 2026 theme is “Leprosy is curable, the real challenge is stigma.” In India, it is observed as Anti-Leprosy Day on 30 January, coinciding with Martyr’s Day (Shaheed Diwas). This date honours Mahatma Gandhi’s lifelong commitment to the cause of people affected by leprosy. Global and local organisations conduct awareness campaigns on prevention, early diagnosis, and complete treatment. The aim is to reduce stigma, educate society, and support persons affected by leprosy.

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The third edition of the tri-services Future Warfare Course held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, from 2–25 February 2026. It is conducted under Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff in partnership with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS). The course features an enhanced curriculum on technology-driven changes in war, doctrines, strategies, and tactics. The program aligns Armed Forces operational priorities with indigenous defence industry capabilities.

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World Pulses Day is observed every year on 10 February as a United Nations (UN)–designated global observance. It highlights the role of pulses like lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas in nutrition, food security, and sustainable agriculture. Pulses are affordable, nutrient-rich, and major vegetarian protein sources for billions of people. The day promotes increased production and consumption to improve diets and reduce environmental impact. It supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, especially goals on hunger, nutrition, climate action, and sustainability.

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Safer Internet Day is observed globally on the second Tuesday of February to promote safe and responsible internet use, especially for children and youth. In 2026, Safer Internet Day falls on 10 February and highlights growing digital risks in daily online life. Safer Internet Day 2026 in India focuses on awareness and informed digital behaviour. The theme for 2026 is “Smart Tech, Safe Choices: Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).”

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World Unani Day is observed annually on February 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Hakim Ajmal Khan, an eminent Indian Unani physician, scholar, and social reformer. The theme for World Unani Day 2026 is “Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice,” highlighting the integration of classical Unani wisdom with modern scientific research. The Ministry of Ayush, through the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), is organizing a two-day national conference in Mumbai on February 14–15, 2026, in hybrid mode.

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Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises organised National SC-ST Hub Mega Awareness Programme on 23 February 2026 at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Aim was to promote entrepreneurship and awareness about National SC-ST Hub Scheme and other MSME schemes. 4% public procurement mandated for SC-ST owned Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and 3% for Women MSEs. MSME sector is second largest employer after agriculture and contributes over 30% to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Entrepreneurs received Udyam Registration support.