Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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Tawi Boating Festival has commenced in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. The festival is open to the public free of charge. Boats will operate on an artificial lake, with decorative lights on the riverbanks. The artificial lake was created by closing the barrage and retaining water in the Tawi River, in collaboration with the Irrigation and Flood Control Department.

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World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed every year on 30 January by the World Health Organization. It highlights the impact of Neglected Tropical Diseases on poor and underserved communities. Neglected Tropical Diseases affect about one billion people worldwide but are preventable and treatable. In 2024, around 1.4 billion people needed interventions, showing a 36 percent decline since 2010. By early 2026, 58 countries eliminated at least one Neglected Tropical Disease.

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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 Radio Day is observed every year on 13 February to mark the establishment of United Nations Radio in 1946. The theme for 2026 is “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a tool, not a voice.” India’s first Community Radio Station was inaugurated on 1 February 2004 by Bharat Ratna Shri Lal Krishna Advani. Ram Singh Bouddh from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, known as the “Radio Man of India,” was recognised by Guinness World Records in 2025 for owning 1,257 radios, the world’s largest collection.

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National Women’s Day in India is observed every year on 13 February to mark the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, known as the “Nightingale of India.” She was a renowned poet, social activist, and a prominent leader in India’s freedom struggle. The Government of India celebrates this day to honour her contribution to women’s empowerment and the national movement. The day promotes gender equality and encourages women to make independent decisions and become leaders in their own lives.

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Indian Army is hosting first United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on Small Arms and Light Weapons Control in Asia for Asia Pacific region. The programme is held from 16 February to 6 March 2026 at Military College of Materials Management, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It is organised under Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Defence with United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. Delegates from 13 Asia Pacific countries are participating. The fellowship builds capacity to implement United Nations Programme of Action and International Tracing Instrument. It aims to prevent illicit trade and misuse of Small Arms and Light Weapons.

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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the World Ocean Science Congress 2026 at Dona Paula, Goa. The congress theme is “Ocean Health and Sustainable Future”. Focus areas include ocean health, climate resilience, marine ecosystems and sustainable Blue Economy. Nearly 25 percent of India’s population lives in coastal regions, making such discussions important. The event highlighted importance for fisheries, tourism, maritime economy and coastal resilience. Emphasis was laid on strengthening research through CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography and National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research. India aims to combine maritime heritage with modern innovation for sustainable ocean solutions.

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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is organising ‘Him-CONNECT’ from 25–27 February 2026 in New Delhi as part of the The Energy and Resources Institute’s World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS). Him-CONNECT is designed as a collaborative platform to connect researchers working in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) with start-ups, investors and policymakers to facilitate the scaling and on-ground application of research outcomes. The platform will showcase more than 24 technologies, prototypes, patents and pilot projects developed under the Ministry’s National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS).

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New Delhi Municipal Council organised the 4th edition of Tulip Festival 2026 at Shanti Path, New Delhi. The festival features nearly 5.5 lakh tulips and is held in collaboration with the Netherlands to strengthen bilateral ties. Indigenous tulips developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research bloom during Delhi’s short winter and spring period. The initiative promotes local bulb cultivation, aligns with the “Viksit Bharat @2047” vision, and serves as a soft-power diplomatic tool.

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Jan Aushadhi Diwas is observed every year on 7 March in India to promote the use of affordable generic medicines. The day spreads awareness about the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, which provides quality medicines at low cost. Under this scheme, special pharmacies called Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendra sell generic medicines for diseases like diabetes, hypertension and infections. Generic medicines under the scheme are 50–90% cheaper than branded medicines, helping reduce healthcare expenses. By 2025, around 18,000 Janaushadhi Kendras were operating across India, serving nearly 10 lakh people daily.