Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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The ‘Atmanirbhar Hanol Mahotsav-2026’ has been inaugurated on 13th January at Hanol village in Palitana taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. Hanol village is recognised nationally as a model of self-reliance and rural transformation, developed under the efforts of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, a native of the village. The event promotes the ‘Hanol Model’ as an example of Mahatma Gandhi’s vision of Gram Swaraj and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Adarsh Gram initiative.

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The Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) held at ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi. The events bring together international participants to showcase advances in unmanned systems, robotics, simulation, and training technologies. The seventh edition is the largest since 2015, with 375 companies from 38 countries; 10 are first-time participants. International firms make up 55% of exhibitors; UAE pavilion is the largest.

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National Girl Child Day is observed across India on 24 January to promote awareness about the rights, education, health, safety, and overall welfare of girls. It highlights India’s commitment to gender equality and the need to address issues like gender bias, child marriage, and unequal opportunities. The day was first observed in 2008 after being initiated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. Its objective is to draw attention to challenges faced by girls and promote awareness about education, nutrition, health, and legal rights.

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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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Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), under NITI Aayog, organised AIM SUMVAAD, its annual incubator conclave, at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The event brought together over 100 Atal Incubation Centres (AICs), Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs), policymakers, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, mentors, and ecosystem stakeholders. AIM has nearly 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs and supports over 2 lakh startups, generating 21,000+ jobs. The conclave highlighted incubators as strategic institutions for startup scale-up, technology commercialisation, and entrepreneurship, including deep-tech and AI-driven innovation.

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International Epilepsy Day is observed every year on the second Monday of February. In 2026, it is marked on 9 February. It is a global awareness initiative organised jointly by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE). It is also supported by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). The day aims to spread awareness about epilepsy and reduce social stigma. It brings together individuals, organisations, and communities worldwide.

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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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National Productivity Day is observed on 12 February to mark the foundation of National Productivity Council (NPC). National Productivity Week is celebrated from 12 to 18 February 2026. Theme is “Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)”. It focuses on manufacturing competitiveness and sustainable industrial growth. Cluster-based development supports global value chain integration. NPC was established in 1958 under Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). NPC is part of Asian Productivity Organisation (APO).

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World Peace and Understanding Day 2026 is observed on 23 February 2026. It marks anniversary of first Rotary meeting held in Chicago in 1905. That meeting led to foundation of Rotary International, a global humanitarian organisation. The day is celebrated during World Understanding Month in February. It promotes service, ethical leadership and international cooperation. It highlights role of goodwill and dialogue in building harmony. It reminds that lasting peace needs justice, empathy and collective action at all levels of society.

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Rare Disease Day is observed globally every year on the last day of February (28 February or 29 February in leap years). It was first held on 29 February 2008 and is now observed in more than 100 countries. The day raises awareness for over 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases and promotes equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, research, and social care. In India, rare diseases affect a small proportion of the population, often requiring specialised diagnosis and care. More than 6,000 rare diseases have been identified, with nearly 72% being genetic.