Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the second edition of ‘Vividhta ka Amrit Mahotsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on March 5, 2025. This edition highlights the cultural heritage of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry. Around 500 artisans and weavers are participating. The festival includes cultural performances, handicraft exhibitions, literary events, workshops, and food courts. The Mahotsav has seven editions, each dedicated to different regions of India. It aims to promote cultural diversity and boost the morale of artists and artisans.

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The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific ended with the adoption of the ‘Jaipur Declaration.’ The declaration focuses on resource efficiency, sustainable material use, and better waste management. India proposed the ‘Cities Coalition for Circularity’ (C-3) to promote global collaboration on circular economy practices. The forum reaffirmed collective commitment to transitioning towards a circular economy through cooperation and knowledge sharing.

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The 353rd Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is being held in Geneva, Switzerland, from March 10 to 20, 2025. Representatives from governments, workers, and employers discuss key labour and employment policies. India’s delegation, led by Sumita Dawra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, highlighted India’s labour welfare and employment efforts. India supported the UN-led Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar. India has doubled its social protection coverage to 48.8%, exceeding the global average by 5%.

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World Water Day is celebrated on 22 March every year since 1993 to highlight the importance of freshwater. It focuses on achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. The theme for World Water Day 2025 is “Glacier Preservation.” This theme raises awareness about the crucial role glaciers play in providing freshwater for drinking, agriculture, industry, and energy production. Glaciers also support healthy ecosystems and are essential for global water security.

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United Nations General Assembly declared 30 March as the International Day of Zero Waste on 14 December 2022. The day highlights the harmful impact of unsustainable production and consumption on the planet. Fashion and textile industry is a major contributor to environmental degradation due to its resource-intensive and waste-generating nature. The 2025 theme is “Towards Zero Waste in Fashion and Textiles”, promoting circular solutions.

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World Parkinson’s Day is observed every year on April 11 to spread awareness about Parkinson’s Disease, a brain disorder that worsens over time and affects movement and coordination. The day was established in 1997 by Parkinson’s Europe and the World Health Organization (WHO) to honour Dr. James Parkinson, who first described the disease in 1817. Parkinson’s Disease affects over 10 million people globally, with nearly 1 million cases in India. The 2025 theme focuses on early diagnosis, understanding symptoms, and managing lifestyle for better outcomes.

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India recently hosted the 8th Meeting of the Joint Committee on ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) to boost regional trade. AITIGA was signed in 2009 and came into force in 2010, aiming to ease trade between India and ASEAN nations. The agreement ensures National Treatment for goods of each party, as per General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), 1994. India-ASEAN trade reached USD 121 billion in 2023–24, forming 11% of India’s global trade. The next meeting will be held in June 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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World Art Day is celebrated every year on April 15 to honour the power of art, its role in cultural diversity, and the contributions of artists worldwide. The date marks the birth anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci, a symbol of creativity, freedom, and peace. World Art Day was first started in 2012 by the International Association of Art (IAA) during a conference in Guadalajara, Mexico. The aim is to promote the value of art and give artists a global platform. The IAA, founded in 1954, works with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to protect artists’ rights. The 2024 theme is “A Garden of Expression – Cultivating Community Through Art.”

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The Indian Navy hosted the 3rd edition of its Meteorological and Oceanological Symposium called Meghayan-25. Meghayan-25 was organized to mark the formation of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). It also celebrated World Meteorological Day 2025, which is observed every year on 23rd March. The theme of Meghayan-25 was ‘Closing the Early Warning Gap Together’. This theme was aligned with the World Meteorological Day 2025 focus. The aim was to improve early warning systems for better climate and disaster preparedness. The event emphasized the need for global cooperation in weather monitoring and forecasting.

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Maharashtra’s Nashik hosts the ‘Yoga Mahotsav 2025’ as part of the countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025. It was organised by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (Ayush). The event took place at Gauri Maidan, Panchavati, celebrating India’s Yoga heritage and launching the Yoga Sangam Portal for online registrations. Yoga Sangam is a major initiative under International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 to enable synchronized Yoga practice at 1,00,000 locations across India on June 21. The event promoted the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), focusing on practices like Pranayama and Dhyana to improve health and harmony.