Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2025 is observed on October 17. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) renews its commitment to eradicate poverty and promote shared prosperity. This year’s theme is “Ending social and institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect and effective support for families.” The 2025 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), by UNDP and Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, shows 887 million poor people—nearly 80%—face at least one major climate hazard.

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The International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (IDICH) is observed annually on October 17 to promote awareness of preserving the world’s living heritage. In November 2023, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted resolution A/RES/42/34, declaring October 17 as Intangible Cultural Heritage (IDICH). The day commemorates the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, effective from 2006.

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Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the curtain raiser for India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025. IISF 2025 will be held from December 6–9, 2025, at Panjab University, Chandigarh with the theme “Vigyan Se Samriddhi – Science to Prosperity”. The festival showcases India’s scientific achievements and promotes public participation in innovation. The event features exhibitions, competitions, B2B meetings, and cultural programs to connect laboratories with society.

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India celebrates National Solidarity Day every year on 20 October. The day honors the India-China War of 1962, a conflict that tested the nation’s strength and resilience. It reminds citizens of the importance of unity, diversity, and courage during challenging times. National Solidarity Day highlights how patriotism and collective spirit helped India face hardships. The day encourages all Indians to remember and uphold solidarity, reflecting the nation’s enduring strength and unity. It is a tribute to the courage of soldiers and citizens who stood together during the crisis.

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is observed every October globally, including in India and the United States. The month aims to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and promote safe online practices among individuals, families, businesses, and communities. The theme for 2025 in India is “Cyber Jagrit Bharat,” meaning Cyber Safe India. The month focuses on cybersecurity as a national priority. NCSAM was launched in 2004 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA). In India, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), leads campaigns to build cybersecurity resilience. The global theme is “Stay Safe Online,” emphasizing simple ways to protect against cyber threats.

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The Model Rocketry/CANSAT India Student Competition grand finale has begun in Tumkuhiraj, Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the Narayani River. It is a 4-day national space competition organised by Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in partnership with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Astronautical Society of India (ASI). Around 600 students from 71 teams are participating — 36 in CANSAT and 35 in Model Rocketry categories. The event builds skills in payload design, mission planning, and teamwork, key for the aerospace sector.

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The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) is observed by the United Nations (UN) on 2 November each year. The day aims to raise global awareness about the dangers of impunity for attacks on journalists and promote media freedom and journalist safety. The 2025 theme is “Chat GBV: Raising Awareness on AI-facilitated Gender-Based Violence against Women Journalists.” The focus is on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV), including Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven deepfakes, gendered disinformation, and online harassment targeting women journalists.

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The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed annually on November 6 to raise awareness about the environmental damage caused by war. The day was declared by the United Nations in 2001. The day aims to highlight the importance of protecting natural resources, as conflict often leads to pollution, destruction of habitats, and depletion of resources like water and land.

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Every year on November 11, India celebrates National Education Day to honour Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Education Minister. The Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education) declared it in September 2008 to mark his birth anniversary. The day promotes awareness about accessible, inclusive, and quality education for all. Educational institutions hold seminars, workshops, and competitions to discuss reforms and innovations in education.

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The 8th Namdapha Butterfly Festival will be held from 26–28 November 2025 at Namdapha National Park & Tiger Reserve (NNP & TR) in Arunachal Pradesh. The festival venue is Khachang village, Miao, the gateway to the park in Changlang district. The event celebrates the region’s rich biodiversity and aims to promote eco-tourism and conservation awareness. It is organised by the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department in collaboration with local community groups like Tikak Homestay Miao, Khachang-Mattungkhim Youth Forum, and Namdapha Jungle Camp Miao.