Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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The Indian Army’s Territorial Army, with IIT Madras, Indian Army Research Cell (IARC) and CyberPeace, is conducting Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025 in New Delhi. It is a national-level challenge under the Decade of Transformation to tackle real defence and cybersecurity threats. The event unites academia, industry, and government to address modern defence challenges using Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Quantum Computing, and Drone Technology. The competition also explores drone anomaly detection and quantum-enhanced malware identification.

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The 27th Saras Aajeevika Mela began on 5 September 2025 in New Delhi. The fair provides a marketing platform for rural women to showcase and sell products. More than 400 rural women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) across all States and Union Territories (UTs) are participating. The theme for 2025 is Making of Lakhpati Didis – Empowering rural women to become successful entrepreneurs and champions of Vocal for Local”. First fair fully led by Lakhpati Didis, showcasing handicrafts, handlooms, and food products. The fair will continue until 22 September 2025.

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The Indian Science Congress (ISC), established in 1914, was India’s premier platform for scientists, researchers, and policymakers. ISC was inaugurated annually by the Prime Minister and brought together global and Indian experts. In recent years, ISC faced effectiveness concerns, controversies, and institutional disputes, reducing its relevance. The government has replaced ISC with the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC). First edition of ESTIC is scheduled for November 2025 in New Delhi. ESTIC aims to be a structured, innovation-driven forum aligned with national priorities like Viksit Bharat 2047. It marks a historic transition in India’s science policy ecosystem.

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Recently, the Indian Navy Band participated in the grand Military Tattoo at Port Moresby during Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day celebrations. Papua New Guinea is an island nation in Oceania in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It shares its western border with Indonesia. Australia lies to its south and Solomon Islands to its south-east. It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Bismarck Sea, Solomon Sea, Coral Sea, Torres Strait, and Gulf of Papua. This event highlights India’s growing cultural and defence ties with Pacific Island nations.

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September 14 is observed as Hindi Diwas to mark the Constituent Assembly declaring Hindi the official language of the Union government. Hindi was made official, not national, after three days of debates on language, script, numerals, and English’s role. The Munshi-Ayyangar formula, named after K M Munshi and N Gopalaswamy Ayyangar, was adopted as a compromise. Article 343 of the Constitution stated Hindi in Devanagari script as official and allowed English for fifteen years for official purposes.

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The International Day of Democracy is observed every year on 15th September. United Nations (UN) adopted Resolution 62/7 on November 8, 2007, declaring September 15 as International Day of Democracy. The day provides an opportunity to review the global state of democracy. Democracy and human rights are linked, as highlighted in Article 21(3) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which stresses free and fair elections. Theme for International Day of Democracy 2025 is “Ensuring effective governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at all levels.” The theme highlights AI’s role in shaping democratic governance and the need to balance opportunities with risks.

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International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on 23rd September every year. Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, attended a programme in New Delhi organised by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre. Winners of the 8th National Indian Sign Language Competition were also felicitated. The United Nations General Assembly declared 23rd September as this day to raise awareness of sign language. This year’s theme was “No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights.”

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The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) under the Ministry of Culture hosted the sixth edition of Nadi Utsav from 25th to 27th September 2025 at its Janpath premises, New Delhi. The festival celebrated rivers as lifelines of ecology and culture. It was inaugurated on 25th September by Union Jal Shakti Minister. The event featured seminars, films, performances, and exhibitions highlighting rivers’ ecological and cultural significance.

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World Habitat Day 2025 was observed on 6 October. It is observed every year on the first Monday of October, established by the United Nations (UN) in 1985. It reminds the world that adequate shelter is a basic human right and highlights the need for sustainable urban development. The 2025 theme is “Urban Crisis Response”, focusing on how cities can tackle climate change, conflict, displacement, and inequality. It was first celebrated in 1986 in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme “Shelter is My Right.” The 2024 theme was “Engaging Youth to Create a Better Urban Future.”

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India celebrates Air Force Day every year on October 8, marking the establishment of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1932. In 2025, India celebrated its 93rd Air Force Day on Wednesday, October 8, honouring the IAF’s courage, sacrifice, and bravery. The 2025 theme focused on the IAF’s role in Operation Sindoor. The IAF’s first operational flight took off on April 1, 1933. It has grown from a small unit into the world’s fourth-largest air force, contributing to defence and humanitarian missions. The main parade was held at Hindon Air Base, while the flypast is scheduled in Guwahati in mid-November.