Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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National Science Day is celebrated on February 28 every year. It marks Sir C.V. Raman’s discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’ in 1928. Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, becoming the first Indian Nobel laureate in science. The celebration started in 1987 to promote scientific inquiry and innovation. The 2024 theme is “Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for VIKSIT BHARAT.” It highlights youth’s role in making India a global science leader. The day aims to raise awareness, showcase achievements, and inspire future scientists.

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International Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness Day is observed annually on March 5. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2022 to promote awareness, especially among youth. The day highlights threats from weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) like nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. The initiative began with a resolution proposal in 2021 and was officially recognized on December 7, 2022. The first observance took place on March 5, 2023, emphasizing global peace and security.

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Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi led India’s delegation at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The session was launched on 10 March 2025 at the UN Headquarters in New York. India addressed 12 key areas for women’s empowerment with a ‘whole-of-government’ and ‘whole-of-society approach.’ She held bilateral meetings with leaders from Sierra Leone, Uzbekistan, Guyana, and Chile. CSW is a major global body focused on gender equality and women’s rights.

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Ordnance Factories Day is observed on March 18 every year to honor the Ordnance Factory Board’s (OFB) role in India’s defense sector. The day highlights OFB’s technological innovations and contributions to weapons manufacturing. The United Forum of Ordnance Employees (UFOE) celebrated the Ordnance Factories Day 2025 at the High Energy Projectile Factory (HEPF) in Tiruchi.

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World Sparrow Day is celebrated every year on March 20 to raise awareness about the declining sparrow population. It was initiated by “Nature Forever” in 2010 and has spread to over 50 countries. In 2012, the house sparrow was declared Delhi’s state bird. Sparrows control insect populations, aid in pollination, and enhance biodiversity. Known as “Goraiya” (Hindi), “Kuruvi” (Tamil), and “Chirya” (Urdu), they hold cultural significance in India. People celebrate by planting greenery, reducing pesticides, and creating nesting spaces to protect sparrows.

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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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India hosts the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Private Sector Collaborative Forum 2025 in Mumbai. The forum will focus on payment transparency, financial inclusion, and digital financial system transformation. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental body combating money laundering and terrorist financing. FATF sets international standards and policies to prevent financial crimes. It was established in 1989 during the G7 Summit in Paris to address money laundering concerns. In 2001, its mandate expanded to include terrorism financing. FATF’s headquarters is in Paris, France.

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Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 62nd National Maritime Day and Merchant Navy Week at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. National Maritime Day is celebrated in India every year on April 5. It marks the maiden voyage of SS Loyalty, the first Indian-owned ship, from Mumbai to London on April 5, 1919. Various ports and maritime organizations under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) honored the bravery and dedication of seafarers. The event highlighted India’s maritime excellence and contribution to global shipping.

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The National Tribal Youth Festival is celebrated in Mizoram at the State Tribal Resource Centre, Kelsih, near Aizawl, starting from April 8. It is a four-day festival held to mark the 150th birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. The festival aims to honour tribal heroes and inspire patriotism among the youth and the general public. Top Mizo artists and members of the Mizo Zaimi Insuikhawm (MZI) are performing at the event. Cultural shows by the Mizo Cultural Organisation and other groups showcase a “Mosaic of Cultures.” Artists like Imnainla Jamir from Nagaland and Vawnchawi Vaiphei from Manipur are also part of the celebrations.

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National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) is observed on April 11 to promote maternal health and safe childbirth. It marks the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, honoring her legacy and highlighting the need for care to all pregnant and lactating women. The day spreads awareness about maternal rights, prenatal and postnatal care, and reducing maternal mortality. It aims to combat malnutrition, promote skilled birth attendance, and empower women through better health literacy. The 2025 theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” stresses quality healthcare from pregnancy to childbirth for safe outcomes for both mother and baby.