Important Days and Events Current Affairs MCQs

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International Migrants Day is observed annually on 18 December to raise awareness about the rights, safety, and dignity of migrants and refugees worldwide. The day highlights the challenges people face when leaving their homes for safety, work, or better opportunities. Millions migrate due to conflict, climate events, economic hardship, or lack of opportunities. International Migrants Day emphasizes protecting migrants from exploitation, violence, and discrimination while ensuring fair and humane treatment. This year, the focus is also on remembering migrants and refugees who have lost their lives or gone missing while seeking safety.

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International Human Solidarity Day is observed annually on 20 December. The day highlights the importance of solidarity among people in addressing global challenges. It emphasizes collective efforts to eradicate poverty, hunger, and disease worldwide. The day also reminds governments to honour their commitments to international agreements and global development goals. Observing the day encourages cooperation, inclusiveness, and shared responsibility for a sustainable and equitable world.

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Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal, Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, released the toolkit for the 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan (SS) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Swachh Survekshan, the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey, completes 10 years and acts as a management tool to build Garbage Free Cities. The theme for 2025 is “Swacchata Ki Nayi Pehel – Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath”. All States and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) participated virtually, including Municipal Commissioners and State representatives.

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National Mathematics Day is observed annually on December 22 to honor the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of India’s most influential mathematicians. The day was formally instituted by the Government of India in December 2011, with 2012 declared as National Mathematics Year to promote mathematical learning and research nationwide. December 22 was chosen to recognize Ramanujan’s extraordinary contributions, including solutions to problems considered intractable in his lifetime and their lasting global impact. The observance encourages students, researchers, and academic institutions to engage with mathematics as central to innovation, technology, and scientific progress.

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The commemorative programme “Shunya Se Shatak: Ek Shatabdi Atal Bharat Ki” was held in Indore to mark Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth centenary. It celebrated Vajpayee’s leadership legacy, commitment to sustainable development, and environmental protection. A statue of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai was unveiled at the Daily College campus, reflecting India’s administrative and cultural heritage. The programme embodied the vision of “Atal Bharat”, stressing good governance, development, national pride, and environmental jurisprudence

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organised the PESA Mahotsav 2025 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on 23–24 December 2025, marking the anniversary of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 – PESA. The Mahotsav aims to empower tribal communities and strengthen recognition of their rights and traditions. It provides a national platform to celebrate, preserve and promote tribal culture. The event also highlights tribal cultural heritage, art, and cuisine, reinforcing pride in identity and community ownership.

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National Youth Day (Yuva Diwas) is observed across India on January 12. The day honours the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a philosopher, spiritual leader, and inspiration for India’s youth. Swami Vivekananda’s teachings focus on self-confidence, discipline, and service to the nation, guiding generations even today. The Government of India declared 12 January as National Youth Day in 1984 to motivate youth and encourage their active participation in nation-building.

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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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International Day of Education is observed every year on 24 January to highlight the crucial role of education in peace, development, and human progress. The day was officially proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 3 December 2018. The theme for International Day of Education 2026, announced by UNESCO, is “The power of youth in co-creating education.” The theme emphasizes that young people, who form more than half of the world’s population, are active partners and change-makers in shaping education systems, not just passive beneficiaries.

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National Voters’ Day is observed on 25 January across India to honour voters, encourage youth participation, strengthen democratic values, and promote universal adult suffrage. The theme for 2026 is “My India, My Vote” with the tagline “Citizen at the Heart of Indian Democracy.” The day also marks the foundation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), established on 25 January 1950 under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. ECI is a constitutional authority responsible for supervising and conducting elections in India, the world’s largest democracy.