Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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World Pulses Day is celebrated every year on February 10. The day highlights the importance and nutritional benefits of pulses. It is recognized by the United Nations to promote awareness. The theme for 2025 is “Pulses: Bringing diversity to agri-food systems.”

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February 13th marks World Radio Day, celebrating radio’s role in communication, entertainment, education, and community connection, especially in remote areas. Radio, invented in the early 19th century, became widely used for mass media in India in the 20th century. UNESCO declared World Radio Day in 2011, with the UN General Assembly adopting it in 2012. The day highlights radio’s resilience, its importance in emergencies, and its role in tackling global issues like climate change. The 2025 theme is “Radio and Climate Change,” focusing on radio’s role in addressing this critical issue.

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The first-ever Regional Dialogue on Social Justice will be held on February 24-25 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It is organized by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Employers’ Federation of India (EFI). It supports the Global Coalition for Social Justice, launched by the ILO in 2023. India is leading the Asia Pacific Group in promoting responsible businesses for inclusive societies.

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Marathi was recently granted classical language status by the government. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan on 21st February at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The event runs from 21st to 23rd February, featuring panel discussions, book exhibitions, cultural performances, and interactive sessions. It explores language preservation, translation, and digitalization’s impact on literature. After 71 years, the Sammelan is back in Delhi, with a symbolic literary train journey from Pune carrying 1,200 participants.

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Central Excise Day is observed on February 24 every year in India. It honors the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and its officers. The day marks the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act on February 24, 1944, which laid the foundation for excise regulations. It aims to encourage excise department employees to work with sincerity and efficiency. The day highlights efforts to curb corruption in goods manufacturing and ensure the effective implementation of tax laws.

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National Safety Day is celebrated in India on March 4 to promote safety, health, and environmental well-being. It was launched in 1971 by the National Safety Council of India (NSC) to raise awareness and reduce accidents. The event has expanded into National Safety Week (March 4-10) with campaigns and safety activities. The 54th National Safety Day (2025) theme is “Safety & Well-being Crucial for Viksit Bharat”, emphasizing safety’s role in India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

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Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M. Scindia represented India at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. He engaged with industry leaders, addressed key sessions, and explored tech innovations. India showcased its rapid 5G expansion, lowest data tariffs, indigenous telecom infrastructure, and strong cybersecurity framework. Scindia stressed the importance of tech governance, balancing innovation with regulation, and fostering global partnerships. The event included the unveiling of India Mobile Congress 2025 and the inauguration of the Bharat Pavilion, highlighting India’s telecom capabilities.

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No Smoking Day is observed on the second Wednesday of March each year. In 2025, it falls on March 12. The day aims to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking. The theme for No Smoking Day 2025 is “Unmasking the Appeal.” This theme highlights the attraction of smoking and its hidden risks. No Smoking Day began in 1984 in the United Kingdom.

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World Consumer Rights Day is observed every year on March 15 to promote and protect consumer rights. It was first observed in 1983 to honor President John F. Kennedy’s speech on consumer rights on March 15, 1962. The 2025 theme is ‘A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles’, focusing on making sustainable choices accessible, affordable, and fair. The campaign calls for stronger consumer protection and empowerment to ensure a just and sustainable future.

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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon, foreign ministers from 18 countries, global firm executives, and foreign policy experts will attend the Raisina Dialogue. It is India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, addressing global challenges. It is modeled after the Munich Security Conference and Shangri-La Dialogue. It has been held annually in New Delhi since 2016. The event features multi-stakeholder discussions with heads of state, ministers, and thought leaders from various sectors. Hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the Ministry of External Affairs, India. The 2025 theme is “Kalachakra: People. Peace. Planet.”