Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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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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The United Nations (UN) is observing the first-ever “International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations” to promote global cooperation and peace. This special day is celebrated on June 10 every year following a resolution sponsored by China and adopted by the UN last year. The day aims to encourage civil dialogue, mutual understanding, and peaceful relations between nations.

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World Day Against Child Labour is observed every year on June 12 to raise awareness about the issue of child labour. The theme for World Day Against Child Labour 2025 is “Progress is clear, but there’s more to do: Let’s speed up efforts!”. This day was first launched in 2002 by the International Labour Organization (ILO), a United Nations agency promoting workers’ rights.

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The India Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, has been ranked among the top five pavilions along with the United States, Italy, Japan, and France. It highlights India’s rich cultural heritage, innovation, and sustainable development in a vibrant and engaging way. The pavilion includes sections on heritage, Ayurveda, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and more. It has been curated by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA). The World Expo will continue till 13th October 2025.

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Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurated the Lok Samvardhan Parv at Raj Ghat in New Delhi. The event showcases key government schemes under the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas. It focuses on the economic empowerment of minority communities, especially artisans and traditional craftspeople. The event includes an exhibition-cum-sale of crafts like Laakh Bangles, Blue Pottery, Banarasi Brocade, and more.

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Sustainable Gastronomy Day is observed every year on June 18 to promote eco-friendly food practices. It aims to raise awareness about sustainable gastronomy’s role in food security, nutrition, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. The day highlights responsible food habits from harvesting to preparation and consumption. Sustainable gastronomy supports agricultural development and sustainable food production. The first official observance was held on June 18, 2017.

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World Sickle Cell Day is observed every year on 19 June to spread awareness about sickle cell disease. It aims to educate people about early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this inherited blood disorder. Sickle cell disease is a common monogenic disease, with over 3,00,000 births affected each year worldwide. Most cases are found in low- and middle-income countries, including India, which has the world’s second-highest burden. The 2025 theme is “Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy.”

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The world celebrates June 30 as World Asteroid Day to mark the Tunguska event, a huge asteroid explosion over Siberia, Russia, in 1908. The Tunguska event flattened about 2,000 square kilometres of forest with energy equal to 185 Hiroshima bombs. World Asteroid Day aims to raise awareness about asteroid risks and encourage investment in space science and technology. The United Nations General Assembly passed resolution A/RES/71/90 in 2016 to declare June 30 as International Asteroid Day after a proposal from the Association of Space Explorers, supported by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).

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Recently, India celebrated GST Day on July 1 to mark eight years since the Goods and Services Tax was implemented in 2017. Goods and Services Tax transformed the indirect tax system by making compliance easier, reducing business costs, and enabling free movement of goods across states. It boosted transparency and efficiency, supporting a stronger and more unified economy. In 2024–2025, gross Goods and Services Tax collections reached a record ₹22.08 lakh crore. This shows a 9.4 percent yearly growth, reflecting better tax compliance and higher formalisation of the economy.