Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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The 2nd Tri-Service Future Warfare Course was held in New Delhi from April 21 to May 9, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre. It focused on how technology impacts warfare and aimed to prepare senior officers for modern warfare complexities, fostering jointness and integration among the services. The course was conducted under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and coordinated by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS).

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International Nurses Day, observed annually on May 12th, the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, recognizes the vital contributions of nurses worldwide. The theme for International Nurses Day 2025 is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies”. This year’s theme emphasizes the economic and societal importance of investing in nurses, their well-being, and their rights.

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The International Day of Light 2025 is observed globally on May 16 with the theme “Light, Innovation, Society.” Events were held at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Headquarters and worldwide to highlight light’s role in science and sustainability. The day was first celebrated in 2018 after being proposed by Ghana, Mexico, New Zealand, and Russia, and approved by UNESCO in 2017. It aims to raise awareness about light-based technologies and promote science, innovation, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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The United Nations General Assembly has officially declared May 19 as World Fair Play Day starting from 2025. The day aims to recognize the role of sports in promoting peace, inclusion, and justice across the globe. It highlights how sports go beyond just competition and help build values like fairness, discipline, respect, and unity. World Fair Play Day encourages people to see sports as a way to break barriers of race, religion, and nationality. It promotes shared human values such as mutual respect and perseverance through sportsmanship and ethical behavior in all games.

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Every year on May 29, the United Nations (UN) observes the International Day of UN Peacekeepers to honour those who work for peace in difficult areas. India is the fourth largest contributor of uniformed personnel to UN Peacekeeping missions. India currently sends over 5,300 military and police personnel to United Nations peace operations in Abyei and the Central African Republic. Two Indian peacekeepers, Brigadier General Amitabh Jha and Havildar Sanjay Singh will be honoured posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal. This ceremony takes place at the UN headquarters on May 29, 2025, to mark Peacekeepers Day.

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India’s First Agricultural Hackathon was inaugurated at Sinchan Nagar Grounds, College of Agriculture, Pune, Maharashtra. It is jointly organised by the State Agriculture Department, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), and College of Agriculture, Pune. The event highlights the shared responsibility of farmers, industries, scientists, government, and society in improving agriculture.

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World Food Safety Day is observed every year on June 7 to highlight the importance of safe food for good health and economic development. The theme for 2025 is “Food Safety: Science in Action,” focusing on the role of science, innovation, and data in preventing foodborne diseases. It encourages global efforts to detect, prevent, and manage food hazards through research and hygienic practices. The United Nations General Assembly officially declared this day in December 2018, and it was first celebrated in 2019.

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The Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) organized the 3rd International Conference on “Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes” during London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2025. ICA is one of India’s oldest arbitral institutions, established in 1965. It was created under the Government of India’s initiatives and with support from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). ICA is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, operating as a not-for-profit organization. Its main goal is to promote quick, amicable, and cost-effective resolution of commercial disputes through arbitration and conciliation.

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World Ocean Day is celebrated every year on 8 June to highlight the importance of oceans in supporting life and climate. It was first proposed at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio and officially recognised by the United Nations in 2008. The 2025 theme is “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us,” urging policymakers to protect oceans with awe and responsibility.

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World Accreditation Day (WAD) is celebrated annually on June 9. World Accreditation Day (WAD) 2025 was celebrated by the Quality Council of India (QCI) at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. QCI is India’s national body for accreditation and works through National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB). It partners with global bodies like International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to meet global quality standards. The 2025 theme was “Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)”.